Juanru Wang
Master of Landscape Architecture Rhode Island School of Design,2017 jwang02@risd.edu 401-340-7792
EDUCATION Rhode Island School of Design | Providence RI Master of Landscape Architecture | expected in June 2017 GPA: 3.52 Chongqing University | Chongqing CHN Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | July 2015 GPA: 3.34
SKILLS Computer skills: Rhino, Sketch Up, AutoCAD, Photoshop, In design, Illustration, V Ray, Lumion, GIS, Microsoft Office Other design skills: Model making, Hand drawing, Drafting
EXPERIENCE Academic experience: Rhode Island School of Design | August 2015Studios:Future of dams/Urban systems/Constructed ground/ Design principles Chongqing University | Sept 2010- June 2015 Urban design studio/Landscape architecture design studio/Architecture design studio Internship experience: Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute (SADI) | Chengdu CHN Landscape architectural intern | Dec 2014 Main project: Jin River Coastal Zone Renovation Project| Chengdu CHN China Southwest Architecture Design and Research Institute Corp. Ltd | Chengdu CHN Landscape architectural intern | Oct 2014-Nov 2014 Main project: Tianfu Central Park | Chengdu CHN
AWARDS Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture (CSLA) College Student Design Competition | Merit Prize | 2014 Cardboard Architecture Design Competition, the Fifth Tongji University Construction Festival | Silver Medal | 2011
Cover imageďźš Wire structure installation we built in RISD farm, 2015 Backgroud image in this page: sketches of Design Principles structure
My goals as a Landscape Architect I have always found solace in nature. Whether walking along sparkling mountain streams in bird song-filled woods, or gazing at the roots and wild flowers of the forest floor, as a young person growing up in city, I felt a deep sense of belonging when wrapped in the nonjudgmental arms of nature. My desire to become a landscape architect stems from this long relationship with nature and the inner peace it provided me in my high-expectation, pressure-filled urban life. Today, after studying the profession of landscape architecture for the past seven years, my interest remains focused on the ability of nature and designed landscapes to profoundly influence people’s mental well-being and quality of life. I am driven to recreate those moments of mystery, wonder and belonging - whether in the pedestrian crossing of the Blackstone River in post-industrial Pawtucket, Rhode Island where the city, its history, and its downtown have been separated by a century of infrastructural development, or in my graduate thesis work where I explore the possibility of personifying the space under viaduct by transferring it to a culture-sensitive public space. In all of my work, I seek to understand the mechanisms and triggers by which nature rebalances the human mind and, by doing so, allows us to actualize our full human potential.
CONTENT GRADUATE WORKS 1 Pedestrian System Design:Urban Studio March to May, 2016 2 Design Principles:Experimental Design Sept to Dec, 2015 3 Constructed Ground:Waterfront Park Design Feb,2016 4 Future of Dams:Research Studio
INTERNSHIP WORKS 5 Rendering/Node design Oct to Dec 2014
UNDERGRADUATE WORKS 6 Senior Sanatorium May to June 2014 7 Flowing Street:Commerical Street Design Sept to Nov 2013
OTHER WORKS 8 Other Studio Works /Drawings /Video 9 Constructed Drawings
PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM DESIGN March to May, 2016 Instructor: Lili Hermann Previous urban design: group work Main St Bridge area design: individual work Location: Pawtucket, RI
The site of phase two is an important traffic node that connects the two parts of downtown divided by the Blackstone River, as well as a crucial part of the green space system. The design intent is the building of a new pedestrian system in the Main Bridge St area.
Pedestrian System Design
URBAN DESIGN
Main roads
Proposed green land
Landscape avenue Proposed urban farm Proposed riverway
SITE
My design area is an important traffic node two parts of downtown Pawtucket divided by the Blackstone river.
Resources
A crucial part of the green space system
(The urban design is a group work of all students. Drawing and model are made by me. )
Problems
Slater mill historic area
Lack of space for people to stay and appreciate views
River bank is disconnected with river.
The design objective is to create a series of spaces to appreciate historic scene and connect the precious scattered green space. 2
The east side of the river is not well organized: there are too many parking lots.
Pedestrian System Design
PROPOSALS
DETAILED DESIGN AREA
MAIN STREET BRIDGE AREA
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Existing road Planning road
Shaping terrain to get close to river
Structures planned to take down Structures planned to renovate Structures planned to build
Adding foot bridge
Adding pedestrian tunnel
Adding new channel
Renovating buildings to connect space with different heights
Adding steps over water
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Pedestrian System Design
Slater mill
Blackstone river
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Master Plan
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Lower Layer Plan
Pedestrian System Design
PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM path path on the lower layer slope bike way pubic space
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Pedestrian System Design
SECTION 1-1
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Pedestrian System Design
SECTION 2-2
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Pedestrian System Design
FOOTBRIDGE This footbridge not only allows people to reach the green space across the river, but also provides people the chance to have a close look of the Main Street Bridge and Pawtucket falls.
Steel grid mesh Using steel grid mesh to make the bridge looks light and also allows people appreciating the scene of Pawtucket fall.
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES Sept to Dec, 2015 Instructor: Adam Anderson Individual Design Location: Barrington, RI
The intent of the DP studio is to explore the dynamic, spatial and environment elements of landscape, and represented them through design.
Design Principles
PHASE ONE: SOIL PROFILE
Sampling in the site and comparing the difference of soil in different locations.
PHASE TWO: PHENOMENON
Probing the change of phenomenon (vegetation, topography, hydrology and so on) via the change of the environment.
PHASE THREE: THRESHOLD DESIGN The site is located in the the area translating from lawn to woods. The design would enrich the the experience of people.
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Design Principles
Study models
Test models
Map of risd farm,the path to the site.
PHASE FOUR: CLASSROOM Concept To sea
To marsh
Stage
Backstage
The rise and fall of tide
Changing the direction of water flow
The interaction with the
Contour model
Accumulation
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Design Principles
Using digital model to get more procise analysis.
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Design Principles
The rise and fall of the tide and sun make the environment constantly change throughout the whole day. Then this change influences the way people using this structure.
water level: 0 (low tide)
water level: 3.5
water level: 2.5
water level: 4
water level: 3
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CONSTRUCTED GROUND
The constructed ground studio was to develope a waterfront park that uses landform and materials to construct an experiential engagement with the river. This class is about exploring the important role of landform in constructing an experiential engagement with the surroundings.
Feb,2016 Instructor: Adrian Flores individual design location: Providence, RI
To wickend street Grassy hills
Main path
Kayaks square
Secondary path Gathering space
Kayaks route
Kayaks launch
Minor space
To park across river
Minor space Providence River
Historic factory Historic factory Planned park
Downtown
STUDY MODEL
The plaster and sponges represented permeable material and impermeable material. The different proportions of plaster and sponges cause different degrees of permeability in the surface. While water can collect in some depressions, it can permeate relatively quickly in other parts of the model.
Constructed Ground
TERRAIN
I modified the topography to create a series of pools. Those pools have the different distances from the water level, which leads the length of submergence time to vary. The terrain and material work together to make the conditions of those pools different.
only collecting fresh water (rain)
filter impermieable gabion impermieable
MATERIAL
In the site design, I also choose both permeable materials and impermeable materials. Thus some pools can collect water, while others allow water to permeate quickly.
permieable
permieable
high tide
low tide
tide direction detailed model
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Constructed Ground
SECTION
6˝Concrete Pavement
6˝Amended Soil
12˝ Constructed Stone Compacted Fill
1-1 SECTION
6˝Concrete Pavement
6˝~18˝Bioswale Soil
12˝ Constructed Stone
12˝ Impermeable Membrance
Compacted Fill
6˝~18˝Sand and Gravel 12˝ Permeable Membrance 2-2 SECTION
PLAN
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ACTIVITY
Constructed Ground
The park provides citizens both public space for gathering and minor space for more private activity. There are two kinds of paths in the park. The main path connects gathering space including the kayak square with entrances, while the secondary path connects the minor space to the main path.
Minor space
Entrance
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FUTURE OF DAMS Sept to Dec, 2016 Instructors: Emily Vogler, Scheri Fultineer (The studio was also supported by specialists from the research team. ) Group work Location: Potter Hill Dam Westerly, RI
Thousands of dams across the country are coming to the end of their life cycles and will either need to be repaired or removed in the coming decades. The goal of the studio is to develop a charrette mode to discuss the future of dams. The studio will use Potter Hill dam as a study object to develop a series of materials which can be used in charrettes to guide stakeholders to make decisions.
Perspective showing the dam-removal scenario
Original photo
Future of Dams
Potter Hill Dam
Potter Hill Dam and Adjacent Structure
Wood (2FLR)
Wood (1FLR)
This studio is divided into 3 phases. Phase 1:The research group researched dam typologies and the different systems that have shaped dam infrastructure in New England. Phase 2: The research group researched and visualized the geographic, regulatory, hydrologic, urban, political, cultural and ecological systems involved in the Potter Hill dam. The research group also explored the complex trade-off associated with Potter Hill dam. The research group developed information boards and trade-off cards which can be used to inform stakeholders about the basic information of the dam and the main trade-offs in the charrettes. Structure
Structure
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Human Life Losses
Probable. One or more expected
Yes (but not necessary for this classification)
Brick Building (1FLR)
Pawcatuck River Downstream
Concrete flume
Concrete canal & flume chamber (Two inoperable turbines) Gates Waste gate Potter hill dam Fish ladder Existing structure
Pawcatuck River Up stream
Flume
1� = 100’ North
Potter Hill Mill
The potter hill mill village include stone buildings, wood buildings and brick buildings. Most of the structure had been built before 1847. In 1958, the mill village was close. In 1977, A fire claimed the wooden mill and powerhouse. In 1992, after years of abandonment, the mill was purchased by a private buyer with the intent of restoration. Since 1992, no restoration has occurred and the once deemed mill stands today in a deteriorated state.
Significant Yes
Two inoperable turbines
Structure in ruin
Low and generally limited to owner
None expected
Stone building (4FLR) Wood building (1FLR)
Structure
Economic, Environmental, Lifeline Losses
Low None expected
Dam Hazards
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Wood /Brick (1FLR)
High Potter hill mill in mid 19th
ADJACENT STRUCTURE
DAM HAZARDS
Adjacent buildings/bridge A bridge or a house may adjacent to the dam to form a integrity.
Dam harzards potential
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Potter hill mill in 2016
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Structure
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Structure
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Potter Hill Dam
Structure
Wood dam Embankment dam Concrete dam Masonry dam
State No. 254, National ID RI01409 Time: Built in 1903. Structure: The structure is a concrete ogee spillway with three inoperable gates on the western end. The right end of the dam has two 2 by 10 inch flashboards, creating a height of about 16 inches above the crest. Size: 112 feet long and eight feet high Current condition: Conditions of the dam in 2015 display major wear on the spillway surface and poor efficiency of the fish ladder built in 1973.
Flashboards Waste gate
100 years Lifespan of dam body Impoundment: filled by sediment
Foundation: soil erosion
Spillway
Lifespan of equipment
Infilled joints: leaching
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
8'
NATURE-LIKE FISHWAYS
BY-PASS FISHWAY Nature Like Fishway Bypass fishways are low-gradient earthen or rocky channels that mimic the structure of natural streams .
Factors affected by ageing Besides dam body, ageing also affects the equipment of dam, foundation and impoundment. 1
Foundation: Solid ledge of rock. Be more resistant than earth foundation.
Hazard Potential: Potter hill dam is classified as Low Hazard Potential by RIGEM.It means the human life losses is unexpected and economic, environmental, lifeline losses is low and generally limited to owner.
Nature like Fishway Fishways are designed based on simulating natural stream characteristics, use natural materials, and provide suitable
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Trade-off cards ( these trade-off cards were created by me, and are not the final version. Diagrams of nature-like fish ladder and bypass channel got reference from the online images)
Fish Ladder(Built in 1973): Poor efficiency
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Information board
Impoundment
Spillway: Made of crement concrete Major wear,Growth of plants ,Crack
Flashboards: Made of wood Growth of plants
Waste gate: Made of masonry with metal accessories. Growth of plants ,AAR, Cracking. Rust of metal part.
Gates: Two wood gates, one concrete gates Inoperable
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Scenario #2: New Denil Fish Ladder
Scenario #4: Nature-Like Fish Ladder
Future of Dams
Impacts
Operations
Cross Sections
Impacts
Operations
Scenario #5: Dam Removal
Cross Sections
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PROBABILITY OF DAM FAILURE _
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LOW
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HIGH
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Fish Denil
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- Few fish pass the denil today
HIGH
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Fish Denil Entrance
Dam
- Entrance are all blocked by rocks, refering to the site picture
- The dam has over-topping water flow problem which would cause dam failure by erosion
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HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION LOW
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After Construction
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HIGH
Upland Forest
-Live Stake slope stabilization -Road side protection Upland species
HIGH
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COST
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- Lowland river bank plants - Native plants - Flooded land - Diverse habitat - River Access
Boulder Zone
- Keep grade in place and allow grade to get higher - Create riffles to attract migratory fish - Provide refuge and hiding places
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Fish Denil
HIGH
HABITAT CONNECTIVITY _
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LOW
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New Denil Fish Ladder Entrance
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Added Resting Pools
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HIGH
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New Denil Fish Ladder Exit
Notch in Weir Crest
- Add a ramp for passing people -Replace the old fish passage with a new designed fish denil
Fish Denil Entrance
Dam
- Clean the rocks at the denil entrance
- Add a weir to the dam body which would solve part of the over topping water flow problem
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LOW
3
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Upland Plants
UPSTREAM WATER LEVEL _ LOW
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- Road side protection Upland species
HIGH
HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION _
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HIGH
River Edge - Limited space of river edge planted zone - Few public access to the water from the river edge
LOW
Upstream impoundment
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Upland Forest
HIGH
HABITAT CONNECTIVITY _ LOW
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Removed Fish Ladder
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Covered Dam
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Filled Grade
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Rest Pools
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HIGH
- Oaks and White Pines grow back to the site
Rocky Material
Riparian Zone - Shadbush and riparian grass species: River Birch, Dogwood, Bluestem, Switchgrass
Boulder Zone - Pickerelweed, Arrow arum, Echinacea, Cardinal flower - Egrets and other water birds catch fish here
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Fish Resting Pool - Golden rod, Arrow arum, Bluegrass - Migrating fish species pass the fish ladder, like Alewife, American Eel
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HIGH
3
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Riverside Path 1
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- Plant native wetland species along the river bank - Construct a new 8’ wide riverside path.
HIGH
4
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Bypass Channel - Part of the Existing road construction and mill plant will be removed. - A rocky channel was designed to allow fish migration.
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HIGH
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20 Years after Construction
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HIGH
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BLUEWAY CONNECTIVITY +
Upland Plants
HIGH
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Removed Fish Ladder
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Removed Dam
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HIGH
4
Historic Trace of Dam
Lower water level
- Road side protection Upland species
Riparian Zone - Established the native riparian zone with species like: River Birch, Dogwood, Bluestem, Switchgrass - Expand the planted water edge
Rocky Water Channel - Replace the impoundment condition with the native water channel and speicies - Allow the maximum fish passage
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Riverside Path
HIGH
HABITAT CONNECTIVITY HIGH
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Bypass Channel
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Existing Dam
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Upstream
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Downstream
- Maples and riverside native species create a scenic experience for the bike riders and pedestrians
Bypass Channel
Slope: 1/12
Fish Exit
Existing Dam
Fish Ladder Baffle
Fish Resting Pool
Long Section: Original
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Existing Grade
Existing Water Level
Existing Grade Of River Bank
Existing Mill
New Water Level
Existing Dam
Existing Water Level
Existing Grade
River Boulders
Vegetated Platform
Fish Resting Pool
Fishing Piers
Existing Grade Of River Bank
Existing Mill
Existing Water level
Remove Existing Sediment Grade
Remove Dam
Historic Trace Of Dam
New Water level
Improving Blueway Recreation
Habitat Restoration For Increased Biodiversity
Existing Grade Of River Bank
Existing Mill
Existing Dam
Existing Water Level Of River Channel
Water Level Of Bypass Channel
Existing Grade Of River Bank
Grade Of Bypass Channel
Upland Forest
- Native plant spe- Native species like cies grow back in the oak and white pine rocky channel forms a typical upland - Healthy food web forest landscape and bypass ecosystem would be established by the inhabitating flora, bird and fish species
Design Opportunity
Upstream Impoundment
Upland Forest - On-site Upland species are preserved
HYDROPOWER POTENTIAL
HABITAT CONNECTIVITY LOW
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COST _
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION
After Removal
BLUEWAY CONNECTIVITY +
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UPSTREAM WATER LEVEL
- Slower water flow speed and over 10 feet deep water lavel - Emergent and Submerged plant species - impoundment fish species, like bass and trout - Potential entertainment, like fishing and kayaking
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HIGH
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RELEASE OF CONTAMINATION +
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COST _
LOW
HIGH
_ LOW
LOW
BLUEWAY CONNECTIVITY +
_ LOW
PROBABILITY OF DAM FAILURE
HYDROPOWER POTENTIAL
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COST _
LOW
BLUEWAY CONNECTIVITY
_ LOW
1 Month after Construction
FISH PASSAGE
HIGH
RELEASE OF CONTAMINATION
Fish Resting Pool
- Provide migratory fish with pools to rest, feed, or hide in - Promote growth of other species that promote water quality - Potential swimming
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PROBABILITY OF DAM FAILURE
20 Years after Construction
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HIGH
Riparian Zone
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HIGH
HYDROPOWER POTENTIAL
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HIGH
UPSTREAM WATER LEVEL
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Before Removal
FISH PASSAGE
HIGH
HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION
2
HIGH
HYDROPOWER POTENTIAL LOW
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RELEASE OF CONTAMINATION
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UPSTREAM WATER LEVEL LOW
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PROBABILITY OF DAM FAILURE
RELEASE OF CONTAMINATION LOW
1 Month after Construction
FISH PASSAGE
HIGH
Perspectives showing different scenarios and fourth images are made by other group members) Operations Cross Sections (The first,second Impacts Operations Cross Sections
Impacts
Phase 3: The research group developed landscape scenarios to discuss the different possibilities of Potter Hill dam. Research group explored a range of methods to research, visualize and communicate the spatial impacts of the various scenarios, which include physical model, perspective, axonometric(al) drawing and section. Before Construction
FISH PASSAGE
Scenario #3: Bypass Channel
Remove Mill
Future of Dams
Long Section: Nature-like-fishway
Long Section: Dam Removal
Long Section: Bypass Channel
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INTERNSHIP WORKS Dec 2014 Company: Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute (SADI) | Chengdu CHN Oct 2014-Nov 2014 Company: China Southwest Architecture Design and Research Institute Corp. Ltd | Chengdu CHN
During my internship, I designed some landscape structures such as landscape footbridge and pavilion. And I also designed landscape nodes including sunken plaza. Besides, I created renderings, diagrams, drawings for client presentations and a modified CAD plan.
(The design of this image is designed by landscape architects in the company, I was responsible for Lumion rendering.)
Internship Works
LANDSCAPE NODES DESIGN
Sunken Plaza Tianfu Central Park| Chengdu CHN My work: Improving and detail design Building Sketch-up model
Landscape bridges Jin River Coastal Zone Renovation Project | Chengdu CHN My work: Designing Building Sektch-up model Renering with Lumion 23
Internship Works
RENDERING
(these works are designed by landscape architects in the company, I was responsible for Lumion rendering.) 24
SENIOR SANATORIUM May to June 2014 Instructor: Jie Zhu, Ge Deng, Zian Tang Resort planning: group work (3 team members) The elderly activity center planning and architecture design: individual work
In this project, term members worked together to conduct the research and finish the general plan of the resort. Each member then selected one area of the site and undertakes its architectural design.
Resort for the Old
Master plan
(Planned by group ,the master plan draw by me )
Senior Center
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Sensor Center Plan
Resort for the Old
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FLOWING STREET Sept to Nov 2013 Instructor: Hui Xia Individual Design Location: Chongqing, China
Flowing Street
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OTHER WORKS Other Studio Works/Drawings/Video wv
Urban Design Studio 11/2013—12/2013 Group Work Location: Dazu, China
Other works
Site Design in Campus 09/2012—11/2012 Individual Design
Location: Chongqing, China
International Youth Hotel 05/2012—06/2012 Individual Design Location: Chongqing City, China
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Other works
Monster Metamorphosis Nocturnal landscape ďźˆGouache
DRAWINGS
Compared to landscape design, drawing is more free and personal. Thus I regarded drawing as a supplement and extension of landscape design. I can create some more imaginative and crazy landscapes through drawing.
Emotion: Anxiety ( charcoal )
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Other works
Monster MetamorphosisďźˆGouache
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This is a short film about a vampire I made for the course Monster. In this video, there is a vampire who sucks cotton hidden in the city. The hero must fight against him. The full vedio can be seen in the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0DEs46dJpA
Constructed Drawings
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