PORTFOLIO FEIXUE QI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Feixue Qi
Email: feixueqi@umich.edu Mobile: (734) 450-4292
Sept. 2021 - May. 2024
Sept. 2017 - Jun. 2021
CONTENTS 01
[EDUCATION]
University of Michigan Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Science Track: Landscape Architecture and Geospatial Data Science GPA: 3.98 / 4.00 Beijing Forestry University Bachelor of Engineering Track: Landscape Architecture GPA: 87.47 / 100.00
[TRANSFORMATION OF LUOSHAN MINING PIT] Transformation of brownfield P01-07
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[VERTICAL FARM DESIGN] Urban Farm Renovation P08-12
[HONORS AND AWARDS] Apr, 2022
William J. Johnson Award, University of Michigan
Sept, 2019 and Sept, 2020
Third-class scholarship, Beijing Forestry University
Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2022 Apr. 2022 - Aug. 2022 Feb. 2021 - Apr. 2021
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[EXPERIENCE]
Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects (MNLA) Landscape Architecture Summer Intern University of Michigan Research Assistant China Academy of Building Research (CABR) Landscape Architecture Intern
Tourism planning P13-17 04
Data Analysis Skills ArcGIS Products / R Studio / Google Earth Engine / Fragstas / Microsoft Office Languages Fluent in English and native Mandarin
[HEALING PARK] Community park P18-22
[SKILLS]
Graphic Skills Adobe Creative Suite / AutoCAD / SketchUp / Rhino / Lumion / Enscape / Hand drawing
[XIANGSHUI BAY TOURISM PLANNING ]
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[ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED PLANNING] Rigional planning P23-26
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TRANSFORMATION OF LUOSHAN MINING PIT LANDSCAPE TYPE: Transformation of brownfield LOCATION: Luoshan Mining Park, Rizhao, Shandong Province, China
China
Shandong Province
Rizhao City
Lanshan DIstrict
Luoshan Mining Park
DESIGN DESCRIPTION:
Brownfield restoration is often extremely challenging due to the complexity of the original terrain, severe contamination, and large site areas. The first part of the project attempts to address how to restore the site to a level suitable for landscape design. Through literature review and case studies, a variety of engineering methods are utilized to complete the preliminary treatment of the design site, such as leveling the terrain, improving drainage, and restoring vegetation. Significant design changes will inevitably result in considerable earthwork and labor consumption. Therefore, the latter part of the project demonstrates the consideration of large-scale site design for preserving the original terrain as much as possible while incorporating functionality into different types of land parcels. 1
2001 - 2005 The optimization and upgrading of China's industrial structure has reduced the number of mines by about 40%.
BEIJING TANGSHAN
DALIAN The map shows location of abandoned mines along east coast in China. By the end of 2018, The amount of damaged land occupied by mining in China is about 3.564 million ha. The land can build 2.1 million football fields. If all lands used to plant rice, 283.3 million people will be fed.
2000 After the rapid development of the reform and opening-up period, China has since jumped from a small mining country into the ranks of the world's major mining countries.
WEIFANG
JINAN
1953 - 1978 China's production of major minerals increased significantly.
JINING
RIZHAO
LUOSHAN QUARRY 2
HISTORY OF LUOSHAN QUARRY 2009
2012
2014
2016
2017
2020
Farm land Green land
Unmined.
Covered part
Extraction part
Rock hill
Northern and southern sides are heavily mined.
The number of vegetation decreased sharply.
Half of site becomes the working area completely.
SITE ANALYSIS LANDFORMS
SUNLIGHT HOURS
Mountaintop Mountain Hill Hillside Flat land Depression Cliff
Depression areas
Some of the exposed areas are covered for reducing dust. Depression areas appear.
The quarry was abandoned.
SOIL QUALITY
Serious damage Medium damage General preservation Well preservation Stone hill Gravel pile Debris heap Cliff
Long
Short
The site is extremely hilly with very little flat land. Some areas are too steep to use as activity area.
According to the landforms, we can see there are areas with short daylight hours on the north side.
Extensive surface soils have been severely damaged by long-term mining operations.
ELEVATION
RUNOFF
VEGETATION COVERAGE
High
Low
The site is high in the west and low in the east. The difference of height is up to 66.9 meters.
Watershed
Most surface runoff will converge towards the eastern region.
High coverage Medium coverage Low coverage No coverage
Poor soil conditions result in low vegetation coverage.
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SITE RENOVATION STRATEGIES REGULATION OF TOPOGRAPHY
Engineering Approach
Slop
es >
Intercepting trench Gabion wall
Axon
SOIL BACKFILL
STEP1 Remove exposed gravel.
STEP2 Level the land.
500mm 400mm
30° Weathering steel Bolt
Grit underlayer
STEP3 Fill the soil.
25
00
m
m
When the slope exceeds Gabion wall 30 degrees, developing the site becomes challenging, Mortar rubble with a risk of landslides. Preventive measures, such Gabion wall 500mm as planting vegetation and 400mm strategically placing rocks Climbing vine Intercepting or steel plates, can be Granular soil trench implemented. Protective fence
< Slo
pes
Fill the land with 18 to 20 inches of soil for planting shrubs.
Fill the land with 20 to 24 inches of soil for planting trees.
VEGETATION RESTORATION 600mm
16°
Fill the land with 6 to 8 inches of soil for planting grass.
Planting soil + Climbing vine Intercepting trench
Gabion wall
< 30
°
400mm
500mm
Plant trees, shrubs and grass.
STAGE 1 Introduction of pioneer species.
Plant grass only. Plant shrubs and grass.
600mm
Use steps to dissipate the height difference.
5° <
Slop
es <
15°
STAGE 2 Improve coverage and richness.
Plant shrubs and grass.
Plant shrubs.
Adding pedestrian pathways to gently sloping sites.
Dep
ress io
n
Enrich trees, shrubs and grass.
STAGE 3 Create a colorful landscape.
Enrich trees, shrubs and grass. Farmland Plant trees. Flower field
Flower field
Level the land and add waterfront platforms.
Enrich shrubs and grass.
Tea mountain
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PLAN
1 West Entrance 2 Fruit forest 3 Wildflower meadow 4 Flower field 5 Viewing platform 6 Agricultural area 7 Roadside Square 8 Climbing space 9 Rock Science Popularization 10 Exhibition space
2
1
11 Memorial square 12 Rock Botanical Garden 13 Viewing platform 14 Terrace flower field 15 Skateboard square 16 Stone square 17 Children's playground 18 Basketball court 19 Trees square 20 Entrance
21 Water drop steps 22 Sunken Plaza 23 Woodland 24 Entrance 25 Concrete waterfront platform 26 Wooden waterfront platform 27 Overpass bridge 28 Zig-zag bridge 29 Mulberry plot-fish ponds 30 Tea fields
3 6
14 13
4 7 12
10 11
Agricultural Landscape
Mountain
ROAD SYSTEM
27 29
A
26
Cliff
Hill
Water
23
A'
Entrance 4m Road 2.5m Road 1.5m Road Sidewalk
25
30
SECTION A - A'
20
22
9
0 10m 40m
Rock Garden
21
28
8
Daily Activity Area
19
18
17
N
Mountain Woodland
LAND FORM
15
16
5
PARTITION
24
100m
Ecological revetment
Footpath
Cycle path
Ecological island
Viewing bridge
5
RENDERING
1
5 4 6
MOUNTAIN WOODLAND AREA 1 WILDFLOWER MEADOW
Existing rocks
Wildflower meadow
Wooden boardwalk increase the experience of walk. Cliff and bunch of flowers become the best background for people to have photos such as wedding photos.
3 2
2 ROADSIDE SQUARE
Introduction Board
3 AGRICULTURAL AREA
Crops
Dense trees can provide a lot of oxygen during daytime. It is suitable for walking, running, cycling and other sports. When you are tired, you can rest and see introduction of rocks by the roadside.
There are some crops cultivated in these fields. People can walking by or through this spot.
5 ZIG-ZAG BRIDGE
6 OVERPASS BRIDGE
WATER AREA 4 WOODEN WATERFRONT PLATFORM
Mulberry plot-fish pond
Meeting people's demand of closing to the water.
Deal with the height difference. Connect the water scape and the rock garden.
This is a curvy bridge in three meters high. People could get wide view with high aesthetic value. Mulberry plot-fish ponds can provide both economic and educational value. 6
MOUNTAIN WOODLAND AREA CLIMBING AREA Adding climbing equipment to existing rocks can enhance the rock climbing experience.
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VERTICAL FARM DESIGN LANDSCAPE TYPE: Urban farm renovation LOCATION: 5929 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20019
United States
Washington D.C.
Ward#7
DESIGN DESCRIPTION:
The project is a competition organized by UGC to redesign the East Capitol Urban Farm with the aim of increasing the yield of fresh fruits and vegetables while reducing the cost for residents of Washington D.C.'s Seventh District to access fresh produce. In the design, I intend to explore a new model for urban farming - the vertical farm. By concentrating the primary planting spaces indoors, consistent yields can be ensured throughout the year. This is achieved by employing multi-level vertical structures to reduce the building footprint, allowing for equivalent or even doubled yields within a smaller land area. The substantial outdoor space saved can then be utilized for production, retail, educational, and recreational purposes. Various design strategies have been employed, such as constructing earth-covered buildings, designing terraced landscapes, and building ramps to eliminate the significant elevation differences of up to eight meters on the site. Additionally, a commercial model has been established to cover the entire process from planting to selling.
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PROBLEMS
BUSINESS MODEL
Average income
Obesity rate
Diabetes rate
Fresh produce acquisition rate
Cooperation with other merchants ?
Online shopping
Average in D.C.
Average in D.C. Ward 7
Residents of Washington, D.C.'s Ward 7 face challenges such as low per capita income, high obesity rates, and limited access to fresh produce.
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Provide lessons and internships for students. - Rehabilitation of urban farms to increase production. - Provide as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible to Ward 7 residents to reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes. - Provide jobs to increase per capita income.
Expenses
000
Retail
Value Create
Workers salary
Increase yield
Provide fresh vegetables and fruits
Attract Seeds
10,
Delivery
ft
Users
Activities
Students
Relax
Residents Tourists
Education
School Facility's maintenance
Sale of agricultural products.
Bring
East Capitol Urban Farm
Market Dining As a pilot for future replication.
Shopping
Watering and fertilizing
Income
Balance Retail / Dining
Washington, D.C.'s Ward 7
Tickets
Fresh
Subsidy Greenhouse
Education
Highway Farm
City Road
Research
Products
Exhibition
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STRATEGIES TOPOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE
RELAXATION
Flat area Steep area
Elevation Analysis
Exhibition Area
Greenhouse
Plaza
Earth Sheltered Architecture
Processing Area to Visit
Product Sales Area
CAFE
Final Adjustment
Outdoor Lecture Space
Water & Energy Circulation
Indoor Entertainment
The elevation difference in the south of the site is very large.
Building blocks offset the height difference in some areas.
The parking lot, the central steps, the popular science area are handled with gentle slopes.
Show people the agricultural features & functions of the site.
Open to the public to display the processing of agricultural products.
Outdoor stair space used for holding popular science lectures.
Greenhouse production space in the main structure of the site.
Areas for selling agricultural products produces by the site.
Production process through recycling to reduce emissions & costs.
Close to the residential area to provides a venue for users.
Café and farm produce experience within the retail building block.
People can entertain themselves and learn about the urban farm’s production process through interactive devices indoors.
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PLAN
BLOCK GENERATION LANDFORM
A’
1
1
2
2
We choose the tape form to achieve a bigger planting field and better sunshine.
The site has a over 10m elevation. To deal with it we need to form the land.
B
C
A
SECTION
Twist the tape and pull up.
ANALYSIS
SECTION A - A’
LAND TYPES
Bench Square “The Cloud”
BUILDING
C’
1 Tree Matrix 2 Curvy Educational Garden 3 Indoor Library 4 "The Lawn" 5 "The Cloud" 6 Stacked Water Steps 7 "The Farm" 8 Spirit Square 9 Underground B’ Parking Entrance
“The Farm” 0 15 30 45(ft)
SECTION B - B’
The green space covers an area of 41,833 square feet. After redesign, the green space rate is 37.5%.
Green land Paving Water
ROAD
3
Form the block.
Use the curves and peel them as earth covered buildings.
3
Adjust the contour.
Outdoor Class Underground “The Farm” Parking
“The Lawn”
30 60 90(ft)
0
SECTION C - C’
BUILDING
Primary road Secondary road
“The Lawn”
“The Cloud”
Indoor Library
Stacked Water Steps 0
15
30
45(ft)
Rest Education
“The Farm”
Retail Retail
“The Cloud”Dining
Cafe
Plant Process
4 Assemble.
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“THE FARM” SOLAR PANEL
INSIDE STRUCTURE The top is made up of solar panels, which provide part of the electricity for the entire planting structure, and allow natural light to pass through the solar panels to provide light for the crops below.
RENDERING
The spiral-structured planting board can maximize the use of sunlight, and allow visitors on the surrounding tour routes to see the planting details of the farm more clearly.
The overall use of a spiral structure allows visitors to fully experience the planting mode of a three-dimensional farm while making full use of sunlight, which is highly ornamental.
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XIANGSHUI BAY TOURISM PLANNING LANDSCAPE TYPE: Tourism planning LOCATION: Xiangshui Bay, Yesanpo, Hebei Province, China
China
Hebei Province
Baoding City Xiangshui Bay, Yesanpo
DESIGN DESCRIPTION:
The design aims to balance tourism and ecological preservation, enhancing the natural landscape while improving the tourist experience and local income. Flood control and water quality improvement along the Juma River are vital for tourism planning. The area is a crucial habitat for migratory birds, so ecological design will enhance their living spaces. Observation towers will cater to bird-watching tourists. Innovative attractions like mixed reality sightseeing trains will attract more visitors and boost regional spending.
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Mountainous Region
SITE ANALYSIS LAND TYPE AND WILD BIRDS Bombycilla garrulus
Circus cyaneus
Z X IA
Gallinula Fringilla Lanius chloropus montifringilla excubitor
Aegypius monachus
HUANG VILL
AG
Shallow Water N
Gully Region
Mergus merganser
L AN
IU Z
I
E Cygnus cygnus
Pericrocotus Turdus Eurystomus Caprimulgus ethologus naumanni orientalis indicus
YUDO
Otus scops
Parus venustulus
Porzana pusilla
Regulus regulus
N GPI A N
Asio otus
B EILI U ZI
Turdus ruficollis
N Legend Sterna hirundo
Wetlands
Ardea cinerea
Highway Scenery spots Juma River Wetlands Residential Agricultural Industrial Plain
Halcyon pileata
Ardeola bacchus
Grus grus
Plain Alauda arvensis
Galerida cristata
PHOTOS OF BEILIUZI
JUMA RIVER
AVERAGE WATER LEVEL 3.8m - After rainstorm 1.8m - Rainy season 0.8m - Dry season
YAN MOUNTAIN
RESIDENTIAL
PLAIN
PLAIN
TAIHANG MOUNTAIN
JUMA RIVER
Aix galericulata
Falco amurensis
Chlidonias hybrida
WIDTH
EXCELLENT NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Mountainous Region
Anser cygnoides
Gully Region
VILLAGERS' INCOME SOURCES
2013 2017 2023
Juma River Plain Islands Residential Agricultural
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Work Tourism Agriculin city ture
Retail
Others
Small runoff Large runoff Flood plain
PART OF THE AREA IS SUITABLE FOR WATER PLAY
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GENERATES INCOME
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ECOLOGICAL DESIGN JUMA RIVER PURIFICATION
LOCATION OF THE STRATEGY APPLICATION 3 1
2
5
6
7
1 FILTER BIG TRASH
2 ACCELERATE FLOW RATE
3 INSTALL INTERACTIVE DEVICES Press the air cylinder quickly.
4
Infuse oxygen into the water.
Utilizing SOIL, PLANTS, DEVICES and ELEVATION DIFFERENCES to purify water. 4 WETLAND
Wooden fence can intercept big solid garbage from upstream. 5 STONE WEIRS
The water suddenly becomes shallow there to speed up the flow and hit stones. 6 ISLANDS
Combine tourists' natural experience with water purification. 7 FLOWER STREAM
Islands redirect and decelerate water flow, allowing filtered absorption through plant roots and soil.
Choose seasonal flowers for both decorative appeal and water purification.
EFFECT OF AQUATIC PLANTS Roots can absorb element N and P. Stems and leaves have the ability to filter. Inhibit microorganisms.
Wetlands effectively filter contaminants and promoting natural water purification processes. BIRDS HABITAT RESTORATION STAGE 0: Farmland encroaches on bird habitat
Using the height difference of cascade to add oxygen to water.
STAGE 1: Introduce pioneer species.
STAGE 2: Enrich plant species.
STAGE 3: Install monitoring equipments.
STAGE 4: Design low-impact birdwatching activities.
The tower's small windows reduce disturbance to wild birds. No waterfront platform aims to protect birds from human interference.
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Design Description
PLANT DESIGN
Make use of the excellent natural landscape conditions of the site to develop and plan the tourist area. The main purpose is to enhance the tourists' natural experience and increase the income of the surrounding villagers.
1. Upstream Refuse Interception Fence 2. Water Purify Area 3 Add Oxygen Area 4 Shallow Wetland 5 Stone Weirs Area 6 Water playing Area 7 Island Water Purification Zone 1 8 Bird Watching Area 9 Drop Off Square 10 Ride Square 11 Flower Stream 12 Stream Drainage System 13 Fruit Woodland 14 Boardwalk 15 Camping Area 16 Children's Playground 17 Seasonal Woodland 18 Island Water Purification Zone 2 19 Downstream Refuse Fence 20 Rainfall Collection ponds 21 Agricultural Landscape 22 Ride Square 23 Parking I 24 Flower Fields 25 Waterfront Plaza 26 Parking II 27 Commercial Area
SPRING
AUTUMN
SUMMER
WINTER
TOURISM PLANNING
1 WATER SPACE
Waterfall Attractions Natural Landscape Artificial Landscape Semi-artificial Landscape Beach
Bird Viewing 4 Train Tour Fruit-bearing Forest 2 Waterfront Square
Market
Flower Field
3 Children's Playground
Swim
1 Water Space Flower Stream
2 WATERFRONT SQUARE
N
3 CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
0
130
260 390(ft)
Wooden Playground
Parking N
Argricutural Landscape
Sunken Plaza
Wooden Bridge
Seasonal Garden
Juma River
This area is developed as a water play area because the difference in elevation between the highway and the scenic area is smaller.
Planter Step
Sand Playground
Bench Terrain
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4 TRAIN TOUR EXTERIOR OF THE TRAIN
INTERIOR OF THE TRAIN
TECHNOLOGY ON TRAIN'S WINDOW OLEDSCREEN + MIXED REALITY -MR aims to build an interactive feedback information loop among tourists, real world and virtual world, so that tourists can experience the scene of 50 years ago. -The screen is transparent. In addition to viewing, visitors can view the information of animals and plants through a series of operations.
BACK TO THE PAST
Pull the slide bar on the screen to view the scene of this area in the past. It can show tourists the landscape of different seasons and make tourists understand the history and culture of the area.
LEARN ABOUT BIRDS AND PLANTS
When the train passes by the wetland, visitors can click the screen to view the information of wetland animals and plants, such as black stork, reed, etc.
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HEALING PARK LANDSCAPE TYPE: Community park LOCATION: Huangtang Lake Area, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
China
Hubei Province
Wuhan City
Huangtang Lake
DESIGN DESCRIPTION:
The modern lifestyle and work pressures have led to an increasing number of people experiencing varying degrees of psychological subhealth. This design addresses this issue by reviewing literature and summarizing landscape therapy strategies based on human senses such as vision, hearing, and smell. These strategies are then applied to a strip of waterfront green space near Huangtang Lake in Wuhan, China. Located near residential areas and the Jinyintan Hospital, the design not only seeks to soothe people's moods in a garden-like setting but also provides space for daily activities for residents.
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USER ANALYSIS Elderly
Design Description: The caring landscape situated between the community and hospital is designed to address the specific needs of the elderly, children, individuals dealing with depression, and those with disabilities. Incorporating caring strategies into the landscape design involves creating a green space that not only accommodates daily activities but also caters to special requirements.
Children Community
A‘
Lake Huangtang
PLAN
Hospital
Jinyintan
Depression Medical workers
The Disabled
1 Parking and Entrance 2 Clock Square 3 Interactive Fountain 4 Rehabilitation Trail 5 Gardening Area 6 Rest Square 7 Structure Entrance 8 Plants Garden 9 Residential Entrance 10 Children's Activity Area 11 Camping Lawn 12 Water Scape 13 Fruit Grove 14 Bamboo Garden 15 Wooden Gallery 16 Herb Garden 17 East Entrance
Design site
A
Exercise
Fragrant plants for smelling
Sound of the nature
SECTION A - A' Gardening CLIMBING AREA Family time
RUBBER AREA
CAMPING LAWN
FRUIT GROVE
ROAD TYPES
Rehabilitation The main road consists of a bicycle lane alongside a running track.
Made from non-smooth stone to prevent slipping when people are playing in the water.
A gravel path designed for strolling has been incorporated into the forest.
Wooden trails make walking experience more wild.
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BIRD VIEW PERSPECTIVE
Herb Garden Plants Garden Parking and Entrance Movable Planting Pool
Interactive Fountain
Fruit Grove Entrance
Water Space
Children's Area Rest Square
Clock Square Rehabilitation Trail
Wooden Structure
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LIGHT DESIGN
ATTRACTIONS DESIGN
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CLOCK SQUARE
HIGH-POLE STREET LIGHT
Designing a variety of activities that can take place during different seasons and time periods to activate the square.
ARROW SHAPED LIGHT + SPOT LIGHT
for bicycle line
for walk way
OPEN-AIR MOVIES MONTH TIME
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fety. ht sa
nig nsure
E
GROUND LIGHT + SPOT LIGHT
GROUND LIGHT
in Clock Square
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Des
ANIMAL SHAPED LIGHT
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vate
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ex p e
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COURTYARD LIGHT
MARKETING
in Bamboo Grove
in Fruit Grove
n hildre ting c c a r re. y, att lovel tmosphe e r a a They natural a ating
OUTDOOR CONCERT
in Rest Square
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and c
SPOTLIGHTS AND WALL LAMPS
in Water Space
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THIN-POLE LAWN LIGHTS
EXHIBITION
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ATTRACTIONS DESIGN GARDENING AREA
Through providing different kinds of movable planting pools to make people participant in regularly scheduled gardening activities.
TYPE OF PLANTING POOL
-Length 2m * width 0.9m * height 0.3m/0.9m -Independent use -For those who enjoy being single
-Length 2m * width 0.9m * height 0.3m/0.9m -Dependent use (Move together) -For those who want to make friends
-Length 2m * width 0.9m * height 0.3m -For children and the disabled
-Length 2m * width 0.9m * height 0.9m -For adults
WORKFLOW
1 The staff decide the species for gardening activities in the coming year.
2 Inform the time and place of the activity in the community and publicity platform.
3 Put seeds and introduction of species.
4 Provide tools.
5 Plant freely in the planting pool.
6 Watering.
7 Weeding.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Rest in semi-private space.
Interact with fountain.
Do rehabilitation training.
Appreciate fragrant plants.
Listen to the delightful sound of water.
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ROUGE RIVER WATERSHED PLANNING LANDSCAPE TYPE: Regional planning LOCATION: Rouge River watershed, Michigan
United States
Michigan
Rouge River watershed
DESIGN DESCRIPTION:
This project centers around my second-year Site Planning Studio, focusing on the Rouge River near Detroit. With its scenic views and existing green spaces along the riverbank, coupled with activities like kayaking, the potential for further development is evident. However, current activities fall short of fully harnessing the river's potential. The overarching objective of this planning endeavor is to conduct comprehensive scientific analyses, encompassing both natural and social perspectives, to determine the most suitable types of development along the river. Areas characterized by poor environmental conditions or significant environmental degradation in recent years should not be targeted for development. Instead, focus on developing regions with underdeveloped economies and beautiful environments. 23
BACKGROUND
Michigan is known as water-winter wonderland. Rouge River as one of developed watersheds has the plan to further develop water trails to boost the local economy.
PLANING REGION ORIGINAL FLOW
SMALL FLOW RATE
POLLUTED WATER
FINAL FLOW
Rouge River watershed has different levels of flow.
Any branches with a base flow lower than 20 are considered too small for development and are excluded from consideration.
The red dots signal PFAS levels over 12ng/l, harmful to humans. Thus, planning along the southern river isn’t recommended.
Finally use these flows to do afterwards research.
METHODOLOGY
Environmental Analysis
Social Factor Analysis
Land Use & Road System Habitat Quality High
Medium
No Development
InVEST Model
Low
Low
Minority
Income
Degradation Level Fair
Unemployment
Inequality Level High
Leisure and Preserve Development
Equal
Fair
Unequal
Economy-Focused Development 24
Cultivated Land
Positive Impacts - Provide habitat. Negative Impacts - Pollution from fertilizer.
Developed Area
Negative Impacts - Lose habitat. - Increase impervious surface.
Primary Road
Negative Impacts - Fragment habitat. - Increase impervious surface.
Secondary Road
Negative Impacts - Fragment habitat. - Increase impervious surface.
High Medium Low
DEVELOPMENT TYPES Economy-Focused Leisure and Preserve No Development
EC O N DEV
DEGRADATION LEVEL
Negative Impacts - Soil erosion.
Rural Road
The INVEST model is used to assess the impact of land cover and roads in the Rouge River watershed using five input factors. These factors generate the habitat quality and degradation map. By focusing on sensitive areas near the river, conservation efforts can be prioritized which means I will not put areas in high quality and high degradation level into my development plan.
LEISURE DEVE
LO
O
P
AN
PM
E
N
Minority Rate
Low Fair High
E LO
S E RV E P R E GY D T STRATE
High
SOCIAL FACTORS
HABITAT QUALITY
OCUSED Y-F STRATEGY MMENT
NATURAL FACTORS
STACKING ANALYSIS
High minority rate often correlates with a heightened likelihood of local inequality.
Low
LOCAL INEQUITY LEVEL Equal Fair Unequal
Low
Average Income High
Low average income often correlates with a heightened likelihood of local inequality.
High High unemployment
Unemployment Rate Low
rate often correlates with a heightened likelihood of local inequality.
The equation combines three factors - with different weights assigned to each to calculate a social equality index for the Rouge River watershed. Unequal areas often prioritize development to boost the economy.
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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
ECONOMY-FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT
LANDSCAPE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
RIVERSIDE RECREATION
FUNDAMENTAL CONSTRUCTION
TOURISM
AGRICULTURE
WATER SOLUTIONS
Income
Regional Inequality
Landscape Quality
Landscape Quality improvement
Riverside Recreation
Increase Planting Density
Kayaking
Attract City Bird
Camping
Tourists
Seasonal Landscape
Fishing
Fundamental Construction Road Add Equipment Construction Parking Rental
LEISURE AND PRESERVE DEVELOPMENT Tourism
Water Solutions
Camping
Hiking
Job Opportunity
Permeable Paving Commerce
Bird-watching
Water Purification
Agriculture The Poor Urban Farm Ecology Community
Food Equity
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SUMMER INTERN
MNLA | MATHEWS NIELSEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS NEW YORK
As an intern, I assisted in the creation of graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Lumion, and AutoCad. My responsibilities encompassed diverse projects including crafting visuals for a project on Governor’s Island, conducting 3D modeling and Lumion renderings for two street renovation initiatives, developing plant palettes for Columbia Student Housing, and generating renderings for both the Greenwich Street Revisioning and a hospital project. I am happy to provide further elaboration on any of these projects.
Greenwich Street Revisioning
Columbia Student Housing
Penn District Improvements
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SCHOOL WORK I spend my undergraduate and graduate time studying in Landscape Architecture. When I was in Beijing Forestry University, I haven taken many painting and software classes to strengthen my foundation. I haven taken many types of classes such as architecture design studio, green space planning, history and so on to help me understand Landscape Architecture better.
Models and Hand-drawing, Beijing Forestry University 设计说明：
库房
The program in University of Michigan was characterized by the ecological-related courses, instructing features and application of plants in designs and conducting field trips to classical gardens, then I better understanding of plants distinguished us among the peers.
管理用房
图例
绝对标高
道路坡度
比
例 S C A L E
姓名
1 : 5 0 0 齐飞雪
学号
1 7 0 2 0 5 2 2 3
作业名称
场地工程设计作业
北京林业大学园林学院 园林工程课程设计 风景园林1 7 2-
风景园林专业
班
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设计说明：
库房
管理用房
比
例 S C A L E
姓名
1 : 5 0 0 齐飞雪
学号
1 7 0 2 0 5 2 2 3 场地工程设计作业
作业名称
北京林业大学园林学院 园林工程课程设计 风景园林1 7 -2
风景园林专业
班
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砖
简
设计说明：
库房 管理用房
图例
简
=
比
例 S C A L E
姓名
DN1000
DN1000
DN1000
DN1000
DN1000
DN1000
1 : 5 0 0 齐飞雪
学号
1 7 0 2 0 5 2 2 3
作业名称 DN1000
排水工程设计作业
DN1000
北京林业大学园林学院 园林工程课程设计 风景园林专业
风景园林1 7 2-
班
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设计说明：
附表
比
例 S C A L E
姓名 学号 作业名称
1 : 2 5 0 齐飞雪 1 7 0 2 0 5 2 2 3 喷灌工程设计作业
北京林业大学园林学院 园林工程课程设计 风景园林专业
风景园林1 7 2-
班
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