A Tale of Cedars and Windmills
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Landscape Planning of Eco-cultural Tourism in Cedrus, Faial Island, The Azores
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Recalibrate
Site Thinking
Dynamic
Materiality
Landscape architecture design exploration: Part 2 (2021-2022)[SEM2] Haoran Wei S2058760
Design Statement Small islands encounter particular environmental challenges (their isolation, limited physical space and natural resources, closed systems, endemism, terrestrial/marine ecosystems linkages) which increase their vulnerability to threats such as climate variability, proliferation of invasive exotic species, natural catastrophes and overexploitation of natural resources. As an alternative, tourism can play an important role in small islands' economies, presenting some advantages over export of goods and traditional services, namely through job creation, tax revenues and increased value of local products. Simultaneously, resources obtained by tourism can be used to deal with environmental challenges. Evidently, Azores natural characteristics, linked with its rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage, provide opportunities for the development of tourism as an economic activity of regional significance. In Faial, windmills that widely distributed in the coastal countryside have been identified as the cultural symbol of the island. Windmill is not only a world cultural heritage, but also a treasure of human civilization. Faial island is the main agricultural production island in the central group of Azores. The windmills on the island were mainly built around 1920. Despite of all vicissitudes over history, its main parts have managed to remain till today. However, for all kinds of reasons, this cultural heritage has been constantly subjected to erosions and damages, and its surroundings now face deterioration of ecological environment, stagnation of tourism and poverty of community residents. The planning aims to construct multiple windmill culture spots that integrate into the ecological network covering the north shore of Faial Island, which can achieve multiple objectives such as relics protection, ecological remediation, cultural rural tourism restoration and rural revitalization. It will directly benefit the rural community residents along the network, indirectly attract future tourists and enhance the development vitality through tourism. The planning has fully invigorated the derived benefits of cultural heritages, brought a balance to the benefits in a variety of aspects of exploration and preservation, culture and nature, tourism and ecology. It is foreseeable that this area will be revitalized as a result of the conservation and flexible exploitation of culture and nature landscape.
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FAIAL ISLAND, CENTRAL GROUP, THE AZORES
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Distribution map of pedestrian volume and popular areas Faial Island
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CEDROS, NORTH SHORE, FAIAL ISLAND
Recalibrate Drawing Interchange between culture and nature Cedros, North shore, Faial Island
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There is a clear potential for the growth of tourism on the Azores, but such potential must be carefully exploited, ensuring the maintenance of the natural and cultural heritage and the environmental quality as a tourism destination.
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CEDROS, NORTH SHORE, FAIAL ISLAND
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Calderia Viewing Platform The central volcano of Faial Island, which retains its original ecology, has become the most famous natural scenic spot and a must pass for tourists
The Pastoral Novel Faial island has a flat terrain and is the main agricultural production island in central group. More than 90% of the agricultural land is pasture, and the north shore is the main agricultural production area
Cliffs and Reefs Different from other regions, the northern coastline of Faial island is composed of high and low cliffs and reefs. Without beaches, it is difficult for residents to participate in coastal recreational activities
Village under Cedar Forest Cedros,The village named after cedar is the largest residence in the north coast of Faial Island, where houses are scattered on both sides of the main street near the coastline 11
CEDROS, NORTH SHORE, FAIAL ISLAND
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Abstract Drawing
Site Elements Collage
General Advantages Extraordinary natural and cultural assets found in small islands can be major attractions for tourists. In fact, nature-based tourism has a growing economic relevance and protected areas offer unique opportunities for visitor experiences.
Culture Heritage Although the vast majority of agricultural land is now pasture, this area still has a long period of farming culture, in which the representative cultural heritage is windmills. Windmills represent the wisdom and courage of early colonists to survive with the help of natural forces
Nature Reserve From the volcano to the northern coastline, Cedrus area is covered with vast cedar forest and dense river network, and a large area of semi natural mixed forest is planted on the border of the countryside and on both sides of the river. These natural resources provide a perfect environment for hiking, fishing, camping and picnics. 12
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CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
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Current Condition Analysis Map
Adequate river network The rivers in the North provide extensive water supply for the continuation of the ecological network
Residential area The villages are scattered along the main roads and main river courses. There are mainly two village settlements, which are located at the intersection of rivers and roads
Windmill town As a major agricultural production area, Cedrus had built a large number of windmills in the middle of colonial period. So far, a large number of windmills have been abandoned and out of operation, and a few have been used as scenic landmarks.
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CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
CHAPTER 2 _ SITE THINKING
Current Condition Analysis Section Calderia to Coast
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Rural Texture Map Animal husbandry_ The largest proportion of Agriculture
Pastoral Fun Cedros, with agriculture as the main industry, it is rich in authentic local cuisine, such as cheese and pastry. The characteristic horse riding journey can also lead tourists to view the scenery of the whole northern coastline Pastoral Hazards Pastures occupy most of the area on the edge of the village, and some pastures directly connect with the river.Water eutrophication is a common ecological disaster in Azores. The main reason for this disaster is that excessive fertility produced by animal husbandry flows into water.
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CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
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Existing Ecological Network Condition Map Forestry development_ Effective ways of water source protection
The proportion of forestry in the primary industry has gradually increased, and the production forest can be used as a buffer zone to protect water sources. Production forests can absorb fertility through livestock manure, so as to improve forestry productivity
Windmill Revival Strategy Ruins by the River _ As Hiking Break Points
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Conflicts Simulation Between Nature and Culture Water Medium
Blue Network
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Green Network
Settlement Expansion
Cultural Identity
Balance and Harmony
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Conflicts Simulation Between Nature and Culture Water Medium
Through abstract symbols, the communication and integration of cultural relics and ecological networks has become the main concept of design
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Ecological Problem Simulation
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Water _ the source of life
Farming _ necessary survival materials
Forest _ ecological patch
Roads _ civilization network
Logging _ the arrival of the colonists
Husbandry _ thrive but threatened
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General Strategy Plan
Windmill Revival Strategy
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Ruins by the Road _ Recover as Entrance Icon
A Symbol without Function _ Resume Operation
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RUA DE CIMA CANTO RIVERS BANK, CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
Rua De Cima Canto Rivers Bank
Site Current Map
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Rua De Cima Canto Rivers Bank Camping Club and Fishing Platform
Master Plan
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CEDROS MAIN ROAD _ R. DA LGREJA EAST BOUND, CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
Cedros Main Road _ R. da lgreja East Bound
Site Current Map
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Cedros Main Road _ R. da lgreja East Bound Traveler Center and Community Spuare
Master Plan
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PÁTIO HORSE & LODGE TRAVLER CENTER, CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
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PÁTIO Horse & Lodge Traveler Center Plan
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PÁTIO HORSE & LODGE TRAVLER CENTER, CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
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Section A-A' _ Stepped Courtyard
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PÁTIO HORSE & LODGE TRAVLER CENTER, CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
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Section B-B' _ Basalt Retaining Wall
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CIRCLE OF WINDMILL MARKET PLAN, CEDROS, NORTH COAST, FAIAL ISLAND
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‘Circle of Windmill’ Market Plan C'
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Section C-C' _ Central Market Festival Time
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PÁTIO Horse & Lodge Traveler Center Planting Plan
‘Circle of Windmill’ Market Planting Plan
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Erica azorica
A. seubertianum
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Ilex perado
Viburnum gand treleasei
Angelica lignescens
Elaeagnus thunb umbellata
Cryptomeria japonica
Prunus lusitanica subsp. azorica
Leontodon rigens
Sanicula azorica
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Laurus nobilis
Acanthus mollis
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