Architecture - MARCH @ Tsinghua University | 2021-2023
Landscape Architecture - BLA @ Beijing Forestry University | 2016-2020
01 MELD
Type: Urban Design, Real Estate Development
ULI Hines Student Competition 2025, Sponsored by Harvard GSD
Instructors: Sean O'Malley, Alex Krieger, Maurice Cox
Team: Ken Shukwan Tung (UD+Team Leader), Teresa Lai (UD), Henry Black (UP+RE), Joanna Ho (RE), Jesumi Gbotosho (RE)
Cleveland Medical
The Cleveland Medical use district. Focused on emphasizes connectivity, centers, retail, office/lab connecting the site to the harmonizes urban functionality restored with a soft edge
Medical Emerging Lifestyle District (MELD) Urban Development Plan
Emerging Lifestyle District (MELD) envisions the redevelopment of a former industrial site in Cleveland into a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable mixedon themes of reconnecting Cleveland to the lakefront, uniting residents both young and old and expanding the ‘emerald necklace’, the development connectivity, economic revitalization, and equitable growth, creating a destination that integrates senior housing, mixed-income housing, cultural and community office/lab space, biomedical manufacturing, staff housing, townhouses, parking, and a clinic. Key elements of place-making include a pedestrian-friendly bridge the waterfront and a smaller parcel which has been developed into a sports arena for both local residents and Horizon Science Academy. This project functionality with the natural landscape, fostering social cohesion and economic vitality in line with Mayor Bibb’s Rescue and Transformation Plan 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,
Lakefront Barriers
We aimed to restore St. Clair –Superior and Hough’s historic lakefront access.
Capturing the future opportunity of CHEERS (Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Strategy) program
A Centerpiece for the Necklace
Taking inspiration from the emerald necklace in Cleveland, we sought to integrate into the Cleveland’s future lakefront infrastructure.
Young and Old
Understanding co-benefits of interage socializing, we sought to integrate and benefit Horizon Academy
A DAY IN LIFE - ROUTE OF PROGRAMS - Inclusive for All, from Empty-nester to Startup Co-founder
Youths
Elders
Co-founder
LANDSCAPE STRATEGY - A Green Spline & A Green Landbridge
PHASE I (JAN 2026 - JUNE 2030)
Building a Market
PHASE II (JAN 2029 - JUNE 2033)
Creating a Destination
PHASE III (JULY 2033 - DEC 2036)
Leveraging the Location
“One Erie Plaza”
02 Massport Going Crazy
01 Massport Going Crazy
Type: Urban Design
Type: Urban Design
Elements of Urban Design Ex.1 , Harvard GSD
Elements of Urban Design Ex.1 , Harvard GSD
Instructors: Dana McKinney White, Peter Rowe, Michael Manfredi Collaboration with Mark Philip
Instructors: Dana McKinney White, Peter Rowe, Michael Manfredi Collaboration with Mark Philip
The design is divided into four phases, building a green spine of public green land will be built and accessible to the community, a vocational training center, residential areas, life science sheet and access to capital, this plan offers Massport control a Rational Plan for Non-government
South Boston is rapidly emerging as the hub of Boston –in South Boston. It faces the imperative of optimizing its Boston community and Massport. It aims to build connectivity
a Rational Plan for Non-government Lead Urban Design
Non-government Lead Urban Design
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 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 connectivity and shape the South Boston waterfront to be a global destination, continuing the established “Massport” Model.
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 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 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 control over refinancing and capital return. It will stimulate economic development and cultivate a more dynamic and resilient community in South Boston.
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. Massport 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 three 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.
Resilience
Transform the original hard shorelines into marshland to tackle Sea Level Rise (SLR) flood, with boardwalks that can absorb inundation grant public access to the waterfront.
Connectivity
A green spline runs through the entire site (across three phases) to organically link D Street in
Neighborhood Intergration
Eliminate the noise brought by trucks via building a new tunnel to substitute the bridge. Rezone the area to limit industrial activities to enhance the neighborhood wellness.
Seaport with Pleasure Bay.
A more integrated South Boston Waterfront
Building a green spine to link Pleasure Bay in to D Street in Seaport
Urban Strategy: Use Public Space to Connect Seaport & Pleasure Bay
PHASE I
Mixed-income housing (65% affordable) on Massport-owned land under PPP model.
PHASE II
2A: Multi-use civic building (museum, library, youth hub and daycare center) on Massport owned land under PPP model.
2B: Private development by various developers driven by market on privately owned land.
PHASE III
Versatile development under various models on land owned by other public entities.
PHASED DEVELOPMENT COST ESTIMATE
PHASING, DEVELOPMENT & FINANCING STRATEGIES
ALONG THE GREEN SPLINE | AFFORDABLE HOUSING & MIXED INCOME HOUSING
1st & 2nd floor retails
retails by the garden
CENTRAL AXIS | MIXED-USE CONVERTABLE COMPLEX
Core Commercial Zone Architectural Detail (Zone D Waterfront Axis Mixed-development Plan)
PHASE
3 SCENERIO - Waterfront Connected to the Convention Center
Convertable Program Types
(Phase 3 - Flexible Core & Shell Structure) (fit out based on market needs - office, lab, housing)
Campus MassPort in distance
Existing Building
existing
Purposed Garage
proposed - garage
proposed - new massing
Purposed Garage
03 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
In Westwood, the typical Our proposal seeks train, fostering sustainability fabric, optimizing land enhanced connectivity, Zoning plays a crucial
Tram Station (Middle)
Tram Station (North)
Tram Station (North)
Reuse Plan for Westwood Commercial Center Redevelopment
typical American suburban landscape, dominated by car-centric routines and strip malls, stands on the brink of transformation. to transform this American suburb into a middle-density community, influenced by the linear movement of the communal sustainability and a symbiotic relationship with nature. The innovative plan strategically integrates green spaces into the urban land use and increasing density where needed for economic viability. Key strategies include the introduction of a tram system for connectivity, the development of University Ave as a community hub, and the creation of a central green space for communal activities. crucial role, with four distinct areas around the central green catering to diverse needs.
Tram Station (North)
Tram Station (Middle)
Tram Station (North)
Tram Station (North)
malls, stands on the brink of transformation. Our proposal seeks to transform this American suburb fostering sustainability and a symbiotic relationship with nature. The innovative plan strategically integrates economic viability. development of University Ave as a community hub, and the creation of a central green space for communal diverse needs. Nodes within the community enhance connectivity, and repurposing abandoned train embodies a vision of sustainable, community-centric living, aligning with contemporary aspirations for
Tram Station (North)
Tram Station (North)
04 Teltow Reflow
Type: Academic Work - GSD UPD Option Studio 2024 Spring | Urban Design
Advisor: Dan Stubbergaard (Cobe)
Collabrate w/ Geonwoo Bae
Reimagination
The conventional carbon its industrial heritage and Berlin into a sustainable
We proposed three major Nursery will grow and harvest canal and railroads, making
of Eco-Industrial Urban Development
carbon life cycle causes global environmental chaos. Embracing material circulation is crucial. Can a new on-site recirculation process help? Berlin, with and canal system, struggles with outdated material processing. By revitalizing its canals and introducing three new components, we aim to transform sustainable logistics model.
major intervention: The Material Library will manage local and extracted materials through repair, reuse, refurbishment, and demolition. The Landscape harvest trees, linking industrial and residential areas. The City Factory will produce low-carbon materials and use efficient transport via the Teltow making Berlin a leader in material recirculation.
LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT- Local Material Sourcing
CITY FACTORY - An On-site Construction Adapt-reuse Strategy
ADAPTIVE REUSE | Repurpose Factory into Open-air Shaded Retail CITY FACTORY | On-site Manufactured
WATERFRONT | An Accessible and ADA Friendly Waterfront
LEGEND:
A. Costal Marsh
B. Levee
C. Tidal Ponds
D. Winding Bridges
E. Playground
F. Affordable Housing
G. Market Rate Housing
H. Waterfront Plaza
I. The Steps Square
J. The Dike Park
K. Observation Platform
05 Bayshore Reverse
Type: Landscape & Urban Design
UC Berkeley CED-GAP Studio, 2019 Fall
Site: West Oakland, CA
Instructor: Tommy Haddock
PROTOTYPE -Extract form and site combination
PROTOTYPE
PROTOTYPE -Extract form and site combination
-Extract form and site combination
INSPIRATION -Get form from the experiment
1.Wave variable
Levee from the side of the Yellow River inspired us. By building thesemanmade structure, sediment was accumulated, and forming the natural barriers for
Inspiration from dams on the Yellow River in
1.Wave variable
Inspiration from dams on the Yellow River in
2.Width variable 1.Wave variable
1.Wave variable
2.Width variable
variable
variable 1.Wave variable 4.Other variable
2.Width variable
variable
3.Angle variable 2.Width
1.Wave variable 4.Other variable
1.Wave variable 4.Other variable
Prototype 1
3.Angle variable
3.Angle variable
3.Angle variable
3.Angle variable
3.Angle variable
As the wind is the main factor affect the direction of flow of water at our site. Wind blow was used to simulate the flow of water. Acrylic model was applied to study the sand accumulation behavior over the levee.
As wind is the main driven factor of the ocean current at the site. We use physical model to study the sand accumulation over the levee(sea wall, gorin, jetties, breakwater
Each prototype formed by the manmade levee and naturally accumulated sediment. The shape of the accumulation was majorly affected by the shape of the levee, location of the levee.
hydrological/soil property/ phytocoenosium
hydrological/soil property/ phytocoenosium
hydrological/soil property/ phytocoenosium
hydrological/soil property/ phytocoenosium
Prototype 3
West Oakland Sustainable Bayshore Development Plan
Rising sea levels threaten vulnerable populations, particularly the homeless in the Oakland Bay Area, as affordable housing shrinks and open spaces disappear. Bayshore Reverse offers a cost-effective, sustainable solution by harnessing natural forces to transform neglected, ecologically inactive bayshore wetlands into mixed-use urban waterfronts. By utilizing coastal sediment accumulation to restore tidal deltas, this approach reduces construction costs while enhancing resilience. Integrating natural processes minimizes environmental impact, fosters equitable development, and creates adaptable spaces where nature and society can thrive amid climate change.
phytocoenosium
As wind is the main driven factor of the ocean current at the site. We use physical model to study the sand accumulation over the levee(sea wall, gorin, jetties, breakwater
Levee Construction - Sediment Accumulation - Housing Development
ORIGINAL SHORELINE
CONSTRUCTED LEVEE
CITY
OUTLET
SEDIMENTARY WETLAND
PHASE 1
Newly constructed levee to protect the shoreline.
PHASE 2
A sedimentary wetland and tidal pond was formed and protected the upland area.
MARKET RATE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
BOARDWALK
PHASE 3
Housing units were constructed on the upland area, and the newly formed wetland took the place of the original shoreline.
06 Urban Linkage
Type: Group Competition, Spring 2020 | Landscape & Urban Design
Site: Chong Qing City, CHN
Instructor: Zhongde Wang
Collabration with Dingrui Wang, Zeyu Liu
As cities develop, the transportation spaces in cities where different of transportation are available
In this case, the railway issue of disconnected transportation individuals to effortlessly
Chongqing Elevated
Elevated Bridge Development - Link for Separation
transportation options available to people become more diverse. However, urban transportation planning is often inadequate, leading to fragmented different modes of transportation have difficulty connecting with each other. This is the case in Chongqing, an over-urbanized city where various modes available but switching between them is inconvenient.
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 transportation stations, a problem stemming from the city's haphazardly designed roads. The solution involves the creation of a system that allows effortlessly transition between various forms of transportation.
ISSUE | Existing Separation of Different Transporation Sites
| Linking the Transportation Sites with ADA Slope
Caiyuanba Railway Station
Caiyuanba Bus Station
Caiyuanba Overpass Bridge
Image Credit: Zeyu Liu (teammate)
Caiyuanba Railway Station
Image Credit: Dingrui Wang (teammate)
Subway Line 2
CAIYUANBA BUS STATION
Waitan Mall
CAIYUANBA RAILWAY STATION
AXON EXPLODED | Tridimentional Linkage System
The bridge design consists of three components: the shape of the bridge, the landscaping and paving on the bridge, and the vertical connection. The space under the bridge includes designs such as a theater. By creating a three-dimensional connection, we aim to reconnect the area that was isolated by the road and create a seamless walking path, addressing urban issues and improving people's lives.
Image Credit: Dingrui Wang (teammate)
Spiral Staircase
Mild Slope
Plantation Layer
Concrete Bridge
The Qianhai Garden Renovation is an experimental project consideration, resulting in the community's public spaces blending with the existing architecture. By addressing the Qianhai Garden Neighborood Renovation
Principal:Yan Meng
Dong, Ken Shukwan Tung
Contribution: Vertical Parking Research, The Qianhai Garden Renovation vehicle ownership was multifunctional, vertical expands the community's Neighborhood
Renovation Plan - Vertical & Mechanical Parking Research & Design
Revitalizing framework & Vertical Parking Studies
project located in Shenzhen, originally developed in the 1980s. At the time of its construction, the rapid increase in China's vehicle ownership was not taken into spaces being overwhelmed by parking needs. This project innovatively integrates multifunctional, vertical parking solutions within the community, seamlessly the emerging parking demands, it also expands the community's usable activity spaces.
Renovation is an experimental project located in Shenzhen, originally developed in the 1980s. At the time of its construction, the rapid increase in China's not taken into consideration, resulting in the community's public spaces being overwhelmed by parking needs. This project innovatively integrates vertical parking solutions within the community, seamlessly blending with the existing architecture. By addressing the emerging parking demands, it also community's usable activity spaces.
Principals : Kinder Baumgardner, Natalia Beard, Scott McCready
2024 was the hottest year heat reshapes urban life, responsive plan that integrates Reimagination
Contribution: Overall
of Eco-Industrial Urban Development
year on record, and in Sunbelt cities, the impact was deadly—especially for those relying on public transit, parks, and housing for cooling. As extreme life, we must rethink the frameworks that contributed to overheated cities. In collaboration with Downtown Houston+, we developed a climateintegrates open space improvements, climate adaptation strategies, and social infrastructure to create a more just and livable city.
