Selected Works for UCL MLA Landscape Architecture

YIMING LI SHANDONG AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY APPLY FOR MLA IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

SELECTED WORKS

01 MWC DEVELOPMENT

INEQUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE IN MIGRANT-WORKER COMMUNITIES (MWC)

Informal settlement education resource transformation

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Date_2023/06-2023/9

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Within this project unfolds a transformative endeavor, marrying education and inclusivity in migrantworker communities. This Children's Educational Resources Renovation Project is a commitment to Space Justice — an ethos guiding the creation of culturally sensitive, empowering spaces for young learners. Beyond physical renovations, it envisions educational resources as bridges, connecting diverse backgrounds and cultivating a sense of belonging. This portfolio encapsulates a belief that every child, irrespective of their journey, deserves an educational environment that kindles curiosity, celebrates diversity, and contributes to a more just and equitable future.

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Residentical area Industrial area

So for social mobility,how to improve educational resources for kids in migrant-worker communities is urgent. The project focuses on how to provide accessible educational resources and open spaces for the kids from MWC families with a lower social economical status.

Reserved green space Former industrial zone Pre-renovation residential area Green space Bus

SITE HISTORY

SHAYONGHUZHOU MWC

Subway

China

DABU MWC

Site Migrant-worker community to be developed Migrant-worker community developed

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Subway station

SHABU INDUSTRIAL PARK MWC

Bus stop Foshan

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2km

Guangdong Province 1

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DIAGRAMS Land use

Distribution of primary schools and kindergartens green space residential area commercial area industrial area school green corridor

green space primary school kindergarten public park circulation

Preserved and demolished buildings

Circulation existing bus line proposed bus line bus stop

preserved buildings demolished buildings

Primary Kindergarten The wetland terrace park The city park The eological practice park City of Stars Central business district Halongsha industrial park N

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800m

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INTERLOCK

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SCHOOL

COURTYARD

HIGH-RISE S2

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RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

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BEFORE & AFTER OF MIGRANT-WORKER COMMUNITY Central business district

Residential Kindergarten

Primary school

Industrial park

Kindergarten

School-bus route

Kindergarten

Commercial houses along the street

Office building

Practice Park

Commercial skyscraper

Residential

The public green space is increased to serve the surrounding residential areas, schools, and provide sports venues for residents, students and other people.

Kindergarten

Multi-use Public Green Space

The original industrial area of the site was not much transformed, and the industrial park was retained, while some green space was added to it.

Sports Park

Industrial District

Kindergarten

Factory

Ae 的 rial

Shuttle Route

Green Axis

Construct a virtual axis of green space in the center of the site, strengthen the sense of axis in the city, increase the urban green space, and improve the quality of life

Public Transports Route

Reserved Scenic Area

Commercial Belt I

The former mixed zone of factories and shops was transformed into a central business district to promote regional economic development.

Garden Hotel Shopping mall

Commercial Belt II

Residential Area

The original commercial street has been transformed into a centrally The existing site buildings are old and dense, in order to improve the distributed commercial complex to provide dining, entertainment and living environment of migrant-worker communities, the urban residential shopping places for the surrounding residents.

Citizen's Aerial view of house HELANGSHA after planning area is reconstructed, using courtyard, interlock and high-rise three Bus stop Predesign construction Post-design architecture 7

Wetland Industrial terrace park park

Kindergarten

Isolated park

Sports park

Residential

Eological practice park

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INTERGENERATIONAL MULTI-USE PUBLIC SPACE

01 Increasing Educational Resources Increasing the number of primary schools and kindergarten in migrant-worker communities to provide quality educational resources for children in communities, and gradually resolve the problem of uneven distribution of educational resources between regions.

03 Migrant-worker Affordable Housing 02 Multi-use Public Green Space Solving the problem of the lack of green space in the original site, improving the regional ecological environment, and providing public activity space for the surrounding residents. At the same time, green spaces serve also for the surrounding schools to provide sports places for students to improve physical and mental health for students.

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C1f Commercialf

Transforming the dense old buildings into courtyard, interlock, and high-rise buildings to cheate affordable residential buildings for migrant-workers to improve the original living environment.

04 Commercial Belt

C3f Commercialf

In the area along the river of the site, to build a commercial belt to connect with the urban area on the opposite side of the river on the east side, to attract capitals and investment, and to improve the ecomic development in the migrant-worker community.

R3f Residentialf

R2f Residentialf R1f Residentialf S1f Kindergartenf

For Commercial And Residential Usef C&Rf

Lf Sunny Lawnf

Ff Sports Fieldf

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Tool _Rhino7 /Photoshop /Adobe Illustrator ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) facilities are crucial to equitable landscape architecture. This project serves as a testament to the conviction that true justice demands equitable access to the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces for all individuals, regardless of physical abilities.

The ADA, woven into the fabric of these projects, becomes a vehicle for breaking down barriers, both physical and metaphorical. It is a commitment to inclusivity, recognizing that landscapes, as public realms, should be designed with the inherent right of access for every member of society. This preface sets the stage for a collection of designs where ramps replace barriers, sensory gardens invite all to engage, and universally accessible pathways pave the way for a more inclusive and just outdoor experience. As we navigate these pages, let us acknowledge that the essence of Space Justice in landscape design is incomplete without the fundamental principle that every individual, regardless of ability, deserves to engage, explore, and find solace in the outdoor spaces we collectively shape.

Therefore, landscape architects must incorporate ADAcompliant elements such as ramps, pathways, seating, and signage into their designs to ensure equitable access for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance to creating inclusive outdoor spaces, promoting independence, and enriching the overall user experience to enhance the functionality and usability of landscapes.

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Shanghai Cangcheng Film ParkD

Demand of residents Demand of older adults Demand of disabled People

Residents' Concerns No green open spaces

Older Adults' Concerns

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Shanghai Shengqiang Film ParkD

The Disabled People's Concerns

More steps, less ramps.

Lack of ADA access

Bus

Need an ADA park.

Subway Train

Farm picking experience ParkD

High way

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Bus stop

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Subway stop Train station Commerical area Residentical area educational area

Songjiangnan Railway StationD

Wyss Industrial ParkD

Existing green space Planned green space

Large density Lack of green spaces Barriers

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Not friendly for old adults

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Advisor_Wang Hongtao

Large density of people Aging facilities Poor public infrastructure

Songjiang Railway StationD

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LOCATION ANALYSIS

R a i l w a y S t a ti o n

Type_landscape design

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Shanghai

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Date_2023/03 - 2023/06

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Songjiang District

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THE TRANSPORTATIONAL HUB NEEDS ADA GREEN OPEN SPACES

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"Barrier-free" public spaces

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BARRIER-FREE GREEN HUB

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DIAGRAMS 2-LAYER ADA CIRCULATIONS

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Second floor bridge At grade path

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Station plaza

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Children's Playground

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Wetland park

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Water-front boardwalk

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Civic plaza

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Water-front platform

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Exhibition hall

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ADA topo plaza

ZONES OF PROGRAMS

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ADA typologies

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Ramp & Step Elevator

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80m

Main building Fitness Slow walk overpass Urban forestry Socialization Waterfront 14

ADA TYPOLOGIES

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WATERFRONT KEY MOMENTS

Step and ramp

Step, ramp and square

Wetland and platform

Second floor and boardwalk

Ramp and platform

Boardwalk 16

KEY VIEW

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PLAN

COMMUNITY HEALING "CENTER"

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CIRCULATION Major road Secondary road

Age-friendly park

Academic

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Date_2023/09 - 2023/10 Type_landscape design

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Advisor_Yu Dongming Tool _Rhino7 /Photoshop /Adobe Illustrator

FUNCTION Healing plantation

An age-friendly park is essential due to increasing the aging population and the increasing need for senior care and well-being. The park offers a safe and accessible environment for seniors to engage in physical activities, socialize, and improve their physical and mental health.

It also promotes active aging, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and loneliness. Additionally, the park provides an opportunity for intergenerational interaction, fostering a sense of community and support.

Socialization

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Sports

DENSITY OF ELDERS 2

SITE

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PROGRAMMING Exercise

Pensity

Table tennis

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Badminton

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

SITE

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1 Sunny Lawn

Square dancing

2 Dancing Square

Walking

3 Fitness Plaza

Social

4 Sports Courts 5 Social Garden 6 Meandering Walk

Existing bus stop New bus stop Existing bus route New bus route 19

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MAGNOLIA ALBA

SUNNY LAWN BUSH

WINTER GROUND COVER

LILAC

PLANETTREE

POMEGRANATE MAIN TREE

RODE

WANGYUE LAKE

WESTERN PROVINCE BEGONIA

MICHELIA

RODE

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MAIN TREE

CRAPEMYRTLE

FLOS GRANDIFLORUM

MAIN TREE OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS

CYNODON DACTYLON

DIANTHUS REED

GLADIOLUS

GINKGO BILOBA

PENTAGON MAPLE

AQUATIC LANDSCAPE

TALL FESCUE

AQUATIC PLANT

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SC HO L LIGUSTRUM MACROPHYLLA

MAGNOLIA GRANDIS

DECIDUOUS TREE CHINESE SCHOLARTREE

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SEASONAL PLANTATION

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MAINTENANCE DIFFICULTY DEGREE

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June

May BUSHII July - September

GROUND COVERII

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June November

May - August

YR 1

January - December

January - March

AQUATIC PLANTII YR 2

July - October YR 3

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04 PORTABLE BABY CARE ROOM

A multi-purpose portable baby care room for mothers, fathers and babies

Academic

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THE EXISTING BABY CARE ROOMS CANNOT MEET THE NEEDS OF PARENTS AND BABIES High investment, low return

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Date_2023/10-2023/11

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Type_Architecture Design

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What is?

Small quantity

Advisor_Gao Hui Tool _Rhino7 /Photoshop /Adobe Illustrator According to reports on the Internet, no baby-care-friendly facilities is one of the causes of the decreasing birth rate.Therefore, in response to today's fast-paced lifestyles, the imperative for mobile baby care rooms is clear.

These portable sanctuaries address the contemporary need for on-the-go parenting, providing a secure haven for infants in various situations.

The project advocates for more accessible, fully-equipped mother and baby rooms is essential to ensure the well-being and convenience of mothers, fathers, and infants everywhere, which aims to build a baby-care friendly built environment

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DATA ANALYSIS Public outdoor space, Office & Transportation hub stationii Regional distribution 7%

Commercial complex & Hospitaliii Regional distribution 35% 65%

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Needs of society Facility allocation rate 2013 2018 2023

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Other regionsii First-tier citiesii

Other regionsii First-tier citiesii

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TOP VIEW & DETAILS

EXPLODED AXON TO SHOW STRUCTURE nursingroom

Sockets & Switchesll

washroom

The combination of rolling curtain and moveable partition is flexible to various occasions, so that the baby care room can be split or combined based different situations.

Wash basinll Fresh air system

Foldable tablell Moveable seatsll

Sockets & Switchesll

Wash basinll Nursing room Detachable curtain Roller partition

Pilot lampll External latch Wash room Pilot lamp

Smart lock Water pipell

Base Wheel

Fixable wheelll Detachable rampll

HOW TO ASSEMBLE MODULES

Nursing room

Wash room C washing

2600mm

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Mall Hospital Subway station Office

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Module 3

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OTHERWORK

Hand-model

Selected work

DATE: 2020.12.26 RESIDENTIAL - SMALL VILLA HAND-MODEL ADVISOR: GAO HUI 29

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SKETCH

DATE: 2021.05.23 ANCIENT TOWN SKETCH ADVISOR: QIAO SHUHAN 31

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