JEFF PO SUN PORTFOLIO
Jeff (Po) Sun 339 Greene Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11238 347-884-4880 jeff_sun1105@hotmail.com 1
CONTENTS RESUME
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STUDIO WORK Hastings-on-Hudson Waterfront Redevelopment
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Peblinge Sø Redevelopment
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COMPETITIONS Ideas Forward 24H Design Competition
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URBAN DESIGN ANALYSIS Gammeltorv/Nytorv Study
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GEOGRAPHIC SPATIAL ANALYSIS Bronx Retail Market Analysis
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INFOGRAPHICS NYCDPR Tree Planting Regulations
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Name:
Jeff Po Sun
Address:
339 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA 11238
Cell:
347 - 884 - 4880
Email:
jeff_sun1105@hotmail.com
Profile
Graduate candidate for Pratt Institute’s City and Regional Planning Program with concentrations in physical planning and urban design. Has previous leadership experiences and demonstrates excellent organizational and high quality research skills. Is dependable, responsible and able to multi-task.
Skills
Illustrator
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Revit
InDesign
SketchUp
Microsoft Office
Rhino
Education
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY l Current Candidate for Master of Science in City and Regional Planning Emily Carr University of Art and Design,Vancouver, BC l 2012 3D Design Certificate McGill University, Montreal, QC l 2011 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Geography Urban Systems
Relevant Courses
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GIS Fundamentals & Raster Analysis Urban Planning and Development Statistics & Quantitative Methods Site Usage & Civic Design Urban Land Use Planning Computer Graphics Design Real Estate Development Construction Management
Languages
English Chinese
Professional History
Manhattan Community Board 1 | September, 2014 - Current Fund for the City of New York Community Planning Fellow • • • •
Assisted Professor Michael Levine in the preparation of material and analysis of neighborhood surveys covering a range of topics including safety, cleanliness and transportation access Conducted population demographics analysis and projection by census blocks with accompanying ArcGIS maps and infographics Facilitated in the study of school capacities through the creation of school catchment area maps covering students from pre-kindergarden to highschool Researched and documented tour bus regulations with an emphasis on loading/unloading areas, bus exhaust pollution impacts and traffic congestion effects
NYC Department of Transportation | June, 2013 - September, 2014 Traffic & Planning Division, Public Spaces Unit, Graduate Intern • • • • •
Project manager for the NYC Plaza Evaluation pilot program that created a standardized methodology for assessing the socio-economic impacts of current and future plaza spaces Preparation and facilitation of regular community workshops, public outreach and stakeholder meetings Coordinated temporary plaza construction and special events that highlighted positive public plaza values and benefits Provided detailed AutoCAD plans for current and proposed plaza sites including the expansion of the Times Square Concession Area ULURP application, and the 2014 Public Plaza Selection Process Created effective infographics and maps to communicate and display public plaza information through the use of ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite software
Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership | 2013 Planning Intern Spatial Analysis & Visualization Initiative (SAVI) | 2013 Graduate Assistant
Other Interests
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References
Jonathan Martin | jmarti18@pratt.edu Associate Professor at Pratt Institute, urban design specialization
Musical interests:Violin (12 years), Clarinet (3 years) Sports activities: Competitive Fencing, Tennis, Soccer, Hockey
Emily Weidenhof | eweidenhof@dot.nyc.gov NYC DOT Plaza Program Director Andy Wiley-Schwartz | awileyschwartz@gmail.com Consultant at Bloomberg Associates 4
BACK - TO - HUDSON
SITE
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HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY, USA STUDIO URBAN DESIGN DATE FALL 2013 INSTRUCTOR MARTIN DURATION 3 MONTHS
This studio project began under the direction and request of the Transportation Committee at Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The site is located on the waterfont of Hastings-on-Hudson and includes three parcels of a former industrial land owned by ARCO, ExxonMobil and Uhlich. Due to the sensitive nature of the brownfield site the New York State Department of Environment Conservation (NYSDEC) listed the 28-acre site as a Class 2 site in the Registry of Inactive Hazardous WAste Disposal Sites in New York. Our objective was to transform and redevelop the waterfront site while accommodating strict constraints set forth from the Consent Decree as issued by the NYSDEC. Our spatial design concept for the study area at Hastings-on-Hudson centers is based on the structure of a spinal cord system. Recognizing the importance of the existing village downtown and the concerns of the village for economic ratable developments on the study site, our team seeks to connect the village and the study area and mitigate the division effect of the existing MTA railroad track going north south bound. Similar to a human spinal cord system, the study site will include a central activity plaza node just south of the existing Building 52, which will serve as the main economic commercial/retail center and service both existing and new residents of the village. A connecting boulevard stems southwards from the plaza with building uses and programming exhibiting a decreasing gradient density in addition to a defragmentation of building shapes, bulk, and block structures.Various pedestrian pathways branch outwards from the boulevard and not only preserve the precious view of the Hudson River but also promote vitality and activity in between building spaces.
Recommendation Diagrams
Connectivity
Gradient Density
Historical Reference
Sustainable Regeneration
Systems Diagrams
CONNECTION SYSTEM Parking Automobile Access Tram Line Hotspot Pathway
In addition to the spinal cord concept, our team also introduced the idea of “regeneration� since it is widely applicable throughout the project. Combining the existing assets of the study area, historical development patterns, and the concerns of the village, the team further narrowed our focus into the regeneration of the economy via ratable developments, the ecosystems via performative wetlands, the historical significance of the site via hotspot greenways, and the regeneration of activity via human centric design.
LANDSCAPE SYSTEM Performative Landscape Public Open Space Semi-Public Open Space Street Treatments Water Feature Wetland Islands Hotspots Hotspot Connections
PROGRAM SYSTEM Mixed-Use Residential Commercial Institutional Building 52 (Parking)
Above: Hastings-on-Hudson Waterfront, north of NYC Opposite: Rendering of proposed plaza center with tram lines
Exploded Axonometric
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Plan Section A
Section A illustrating proposed wetlands, eco-center and waterfront treatments
Proposed Site Plan Waterfront Pier Access
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Regenerative Wetlands
Educational Eco-Center
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Plan Section B
Section B illustrating waterfront treatment, building density, proposed tram line and connecting bridges
Landscaped Outdoor Stage
Historical Hotspot Walkway
Gradient Density Mixed-Use
Filtered Swimming Pool
Building 52 Shared Parking
Occupied Commercial Bridge
Tram route
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MEETING THE LAKE
SITE
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SØPAVILLONEN, COPENHAGEN, DK STUDIO URBAN DESIGN DATE SUMMER 2014 INSTRUCTOR FRISK DURATION 2 MONTHS
This project seeks to redesign a system of spaces for urban recreation at the Søpavillonen site, which is currently underutilized with the historic building used as a music club on the weekends. The study site is located on the north side of Gyldenløvesgade, on the embankment that bisects Peblinge Lake, which is one of the three rectangular lakes surrounding the western edge of Copenhagen City Center. Activities attract people, which in turn attract even more people. Connecting the Peblinge Lake to the existing urban fabric with a focus on the human scale and place making is the underlying principle guiding this project design. Reaching out over the lake will be a network of boardwalks that anchors on an extension from Turensensgade just north of Glydenløvesgade. Three unique piers with specialized themes form as entrance gateways into the lake as well as destination points for users. Three naturalized pools are divided into complementary recreational uses that serve diverse groups of the surrounding neighborhood population. These pools consist of filtered lake water that combines with a natural wetland landscape along the boardwalk edges. A soft sculptural entrance extends out from the lake and onto the southeastern edge of the study site that mimics natural water properties and integrates the site within the surrounding context. Mobile vendors align on the southern edge of the site that can be rearranged for varied programming events.The goal is to generate opportunities for interaction and socialization at the human scale that will bridge the current divide between the Søpavillonen site and the Peblinge Lake.
Concept Approach Diagrams
Taking Down Barriers
Reconnecting Human Scale
Welcoming Entrances
Take Me onto the River
Something for Everybody
Above: Søpavillonen site, between Gyldenløvesgade and Peblinge Lake, Copenhagen, Denmark Opposite: Rendering of proposed deck extensions to reconnect with Peblinge Lake
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Proposed Site Plan
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Outdoor Gym Pedal Boat Launch
Urban Green Oasis
Family Playground Family Pool
Filtered Natural Pool
Family Recreation Area
Kayak Launch Søpavillonen
Mobile Vendor Kiosks
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Rendering illustrating proposed boardwalk extensions and themed destination piers
Systems Diagrams
Programming Areas
Additional Vegetation
Pedestrian-oriented Circulation
Section A
Above: Section illustrating dedicated family areas, natural filter pool and extended boardwalk Opposite: Proposed Site Plan outlining design interventions
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TRANSFORMATION
NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA COMPETITION IDEAS FORWARD 24H DATE FALL 2014 TEAM CZ, CW DURATION 24 HRS SITE
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The number of people without regular, safe, secure, and adequate housing in New York City has continued to rise in recent years. Research has shown that the primary cause of homelessness, particularly among families, is lack of affordable housing. With this premise, our team’s concept focused on providing simple and comfortable temporary shelters that serve a wide spectrum of user configurations.
Shelter Rendering
By manipulating simple geometric shapes from recycled shipping containers, we intend to create an aesthetically pleasing modular system that can combine to transform spaces more appropriate for individuals and groups of users. The creation of an outdoor foyer and the ability to open up the rear façade further expands the interior activity spaces and forms a connection between the shelter and the outdoors. Rooftop solar panels allow for self-sustaining energy generation, which is accompanied by energy efficient wall insulation. Sunlight roofs and side windows allow natural sunlight penetration while the linear open structural design facilitates air circulation. The ability to transform our modular system design symbolizes hope towards the transformation of homeless users’ conditions while providing them the necessary shelter from the harsh exterior elements. Opposite: Rendering of converted shipping containers into homeless shelters
Rendering of rooftop solar panels and sunlight entry
Rendering of side windows and front door foyer
Concept Diagrams
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5m 2m
Design Elements
Solar panels and sunlight roofs allow natural lighting penetration
Exposed rear façade allow greater and linear structure facilitates fresh air circulation that maintains overall air quality
Modular system creates opportunities for extending interior spaces, allowing a greater variety of user combinations
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Shelter Construction Plan 5m
1.5m
2.1m
0.9m
Adjustable Roof Plane 2m
Table
0.8m
Twin Size Bed
Locker
Foyer
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0.9m 2m
6 cm
10 cm 0.5m
1m
Shelter Plan illustrating furniture dimensions, adjustable roof plane and front door foyer
Shelter Section
Solar Panel on the roof
Solar Panel
Above: Shelter Section illustrating adjustable rear door, solar panels and scale Opposite: Rendering showing proposed homeless shelters within underutilized sites
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CITY ELEMENTS SITE
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GAMMELTORV/NYTORV, COPENHAGEN, DK CLASS URBAN DESIGN DATE SPRING 2014 INSTRUCTOR MARTIN DURATION 1 MONTH
Figure Ground Study
Gammeltorv/Nytorv Plaza in Copenhagen, Denmark and its surrounding block formation and building typology
Select Figure Ground Patterns
Large interior courtyard
Common enclosed block courtyards
Minimal standard courtyards
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Pedestrian Linkage Study
Linkage study exploring pedestrian-only network in Copenhagen and its adjacent buildings
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Place Theory Study
Place theory study analyzing location of prominent attractions and important civic centers in relation to the pedestrian linkage study
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Preliminary Retail Market Analysis of Target Site Preliminary retail market analysis conducted for Bronx Community Board 9. Based on our anlaysis, the construction of a grocery store would be most effective at the target location highlighted in red. With specialization in fresh produce, there is both demand and supportable floor space for the store with relatively few competitors nearby.
Context map highlighting target site in Bronx, NY and selected retail sectors with surrounding transit options 21
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Tree Planting Standards
Infographic highlighting tree planting regulations as specified by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Prepared for the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District. 22