Shukwan (Ken) Tung Portfolio
2020-2024
MLAUD - Harvard GSD | 2023-2025
MArch - Tsinghua University | 2021-2023
BLA - Beijing Forestry University | 2016-2020
VOCATIONAL
01
Massport Going Crazy
Type: Urban Design
Elements of Urban Design Ex.1 , Harvard GSD
Instructors: Dana McKinney White, Peter Rowe, Michael Manfredi Collaboration with Mark Philip
a Rational Plan for Non-government Lead Urban Design
South Boston is rapidly emerging as the hub of Boston – on its west is Downtown Boston bustling with various business activities, and on its east is the great port that at the epicenter of global trade. Mass- port is the largest landowner in South Boston. It faces the imperative of optimizing its assets to bring social and economic benefits to the area, given its dual roles as a public authority and a business owner. The design considers the perspectives of both the South Boston community and Massport. It aims to build connectivity and shape the South Boston waterfront to be a global destination, continuing the established “Massport” Model.
The design is divided into four phases, building a green spine that connects South Boston with the Seaport waterfront by extending the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park to link with Fort Independence and D Street. An estimated 6M sqft of public green land will be built and accessible to the community, a newly built 2.9 miles coastal line will be restored with a soft edge and a resiliency strategy for floods. Four mixed-use zones will be developed in turn with a focus on a vocational training center, residential areas, life science commercial spaces, and light industrial areas. The estimated profitability is about $1.7B, with each phase rolled out over a four-year period. Leveraging Massport’s strong balance sheet and access to capital, this plan offers Massport control over refinancing and capital return. It will stimulate economic development and cultivate a more dynamic and resilient community in South Boston.
02 Westwood Intervention
Type: Urban Design
Elements of Urban Design Ex.2 , Harvard GSD
Instructors: Dana McKinney White, Peter Rowe, Michael Manfredi Collaboration with Pin-yuan Tseng
An Adaptive Reuse Plan for Westwood Commercial Center Redevelopment
n Westwood, the typical American suburban landscape, dominated by car-centric routines and strip malls, stands on the brink of transformation. Our proposal seeks to transform this American suburb into a middle-density community, influenced by the linear movement of the communal train, fostering sustainability and a symbiotic relationship with nature. The innovative plan strategically integrates green spaces into the urban fabric, optimizing land use and increasing density where needed for economic viability.
Key strategies include the introduction of a tram system for enhanced connectivity, the development of University Ave as a community hub, and the creation of a central green space for communal activities. Zoning plays a crucial role, with four distinct areas around the central green catering to diverse needs. Nodes within the community enhance connectivity, and repurposing abandoned train tracks as a linear park adds greenery and recreational opportunities. Westwood's transformation embodies a vision of sustainable, community-centric living, aligning with contemporary aspirations for an eco-conscious lifestyle.
03 Urban Metabolism Toolkit
Type: Group Competition, 2022 Summer| Architecture
Competition | 2022 UIA-HYP CUP
Collabration with Zhiwei Xu, Meizhu Chen
Competition Theme: Folding Landscape Prototypes for an Urban-Rural Union
Revitalization Strategies for Existing Urban Infrastructure in Shrinking Area | Urban-Rural Agriculture Exhibition Centre
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resilience of local supply systems, environmental pollution, and cultural tearing. To address this issue, new urban farming techniques have been developed that allow agriculture to be more independent of large rural land and manual labor and make it possible to produce agriculture in cities. At the same time, the economic transition from manufacturing to services in the context of globalization has led to a decline in many cities, which provides opportunities for the creation of new spaces for agriculture, To address these issues, a prototype of folding landscapes has been developed to integrate agricultural production with modern urban life at various scales. This prototype includes a physical spatial system and a virtual operational system to improve the prototype area and facilitate the dissemination of patterns of urban agriculture. The goal is to ensure food security at a large scale, activate shrinking spaces in cities at a medium scale, and revive the idyllic dream of every citizen at a small scale. We have created a range of revitalizing existing urban infrastructure elements of the peripheral urban area on a variety of scales.
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Hydroponic Agricultural Planting Box
“After visiting the demonstration station, found out that there was such a simple and light agricultural planting method as hydroponic agriculture, would take a few hydroponic agricultural planting boxes back home and experience the joy of growing vegetables.”
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Hydroponic Agricultural
“In our city, the space under the overpass has always been a negative space, and we have always wanted to use some ways to transform the space under it and improve the appearance of the city. When visited the demonstration station, decided to use this way of renovation.”
“The decline of industry left behind many industrial elements of different scales, and the water tower is one of them. Here see it being repurposed in conjunction with aquaculture, which is a great idea and inspires me a lot..”
“When visited the demonstration station, found that it showed a product that combines agricultural production with furniture functions, and when people use it, they can experience agriculture while eating, which is an attractive idea, which is very suitable for my family's restaurant. think buy some products.”
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Urban Linkage
Type: Group Competition, Spring 2020 | Urban & Landscape
Site: Chong Qing City, CHN
Instructor: Zhongde Wang
Collabration with Dingrui Wang, Zeyu Liu
Render: Lumion
As cities develop, the transportation options available to people become more diverse. However, urban transportation planning is often inadequate, leading to fragmented spaces in cities where different modes of transportation have difficulty connecting with each other. This is the case in Chongqing, an over-urbanized city where various modes of transportation are available but switching between them is inconvenient. In this case, the railway station, bus station, and subway station are clearly separated, making it difficult for people to switch between them. The design seeks to remedy the issue of disconnected transportation stations, a problem stemming from the city's haphazardly designed roads. The solution involves the creation of a system that allows individuals to effortlessly transition between various forms of transportation.
Personal Contribution: Urban Strategies and Design(50%), Modeling(70%), Drawing (30%)
Chongqing Elevated Bridge Development - Link for Separation
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