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Yixing Luo BEng. MA CMLI Mobile: 07412279088 Email: yixing.luo@gmail.com

YIXING LUO

BEng MA CMLI

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ABOUT ME

PROJECTS

I am a chartered landscape architect with 6 years of experience after completing Landscape Architecture Master degree, which include 2 years post chartership exprience. I have experience through all stages of works from conception, planning, tendering, construction and implementation. I have worked on large scale regeneration, mixed-use development, residential schemes as well as commercial, public realm and infrastructure projects. I have a passion for creating better places for people and nature and I’m always looking for ways to better enhance their interrelationship in a beautiful and sustainable way. I love hand sketch but am also proficient in the Adobe suite softwares, also have experience with BIM. In my own time I enjoy gardening, reading, hiking, drawing and being with friends.

Pydar Street Regeneration (2019-2020) Pydar is a mixed use regeneration scheme delivering more than 300 dwellings plus students and assisted living, offices, community and commercial space to create a new destination in the historical town of Truro. I managed the project collaborating with urban designers, and architects from tender to the submission of the Outline Planning application. Throughout the process I engaged with local authorities and residents, produced landscape conceptual design and the DAS and EIA reports.

EXPERIENCES 2021.2 - now Freelance BwN assessor Qualified Building with Nature assessor and currently working as a freelance to provide project valuation services. 2017.4 - 2020.10 PRP Chatered Landscape Architect Collaborating with architects, planners and other professions successfully delivered projects of various stages. Recently taken on the lead role to submit the Outline Planning package for a complex regeneration mixed use development in Cornwall. Familiar with BIM stage 2 compliant work process. 2014.2 - 2017.3 BDP Graduate Landscape Architect Experience on all stages of work on urban planning projects, public realm regenerations and mixed use development. Working with principle designers producing images, sketches, technical drawing packs and the day to day running of the projects. 2013.7 - 2014.1 Landscape Architect Assistant

Turkington Martin

Wembley Canada Garden (2017 - 2019) Wembley is Quintain’s ‘build to rent’ scheme on the edge of a new 7 acre central park. It delivers over 700 high quality units and is a UK BIM level 2 compliant project. To accommodates the residents’ various lifestyle needs the development includes a plethora of outdoor communal amenities, including rooftop terraces, podium gardens and vibrant children’s play areas. Carrying on the Stage 3 design work and staying in accord with LDA’s landscape design principle, I produced the UK BIM Level 2 compliant Revit model and stage 4 construction pack, submitted reserved matter application and oversaw the completion of the project, dealt with RFIs and any arisen issues during the construction process. West Drayton Crossrail Public Realm (2016) Involved from procurement of the project, understanding fee, scope of works and contractual elements. Responsible for the day to day running of the project collaborating with consultants and the client team and developed concept proposal, Stage 3 report and the full landscape package for QS.

drawings and the full tender pack and oversaw the completion of the project. Leabridge Road, London (2015) Leabridge Road is a housing development with PTEA, I assisted the senior landscape architect developing concept proposals and producing planning report and drawings. Ashford Commercial Quarter, Kent (2014) Ashford Commercial Quarter is a public realm project for Home & Community Agency. I assisted the principal designer to develop concept proposals, produce tender package, select contractors, attend weekly site meetings and respond to queries. Cambridge Science Park (2014) Cambridge Science Park is surrounded by office blocks and with one main carriageway cutting through it. Working with a senior landscape architect I designed the central space with a combination of lawn areas, tree groves and planted garden areas of woodland planting which responds to the grid and character of the surrounding proposed buildings and fulfils the role of creating a dynamic setting for the development.

QUALIFICATION MA Landscape Architecture (Hons) University of Greenwich

2012-2014

BEng Data Communication Engineering (Hons) University of Sheffield

2002-2005

SKILLS National Army Museum (2016) National Army Museum has gone through a radical re-ordering of the interior. The landscape design includes re-organising the public realm and the entrance to the building, creating a stronger identity within the streetscape and to be in keeping with the new facade. Working with a senior landscape architect, I produced the

Chinese / English Hand sketch / Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign Sketchup / Auto cad / Revit

CONTENTS Pydar Street Regeneration Anderson House Wembley Canada Gardens West Drayton Crossrail Public Realm National Army Museum Leabridge Road Ashford Commercial Quarters Cambridge Science Park

Pydar Street Regeneration Pydar is a mixed use regeneration scheme adjacent to the historical centre of city Truro. The existing site is 8 acres of under-used land currently used as council offices, two car parks and a multi-lane bowling centre. The proposed scheme will deliver more than 300 dwellings and 200 students accommodations, as well as offices, community and commercial space to create a new destination in the historical town of Truro. Starting in year 2018, the project was led by urban designers, working as the main landscape architect, I collaborated and liaised with urban designers, architects, clients and other professions through the tender and the Outline Planning stage. Through this process I took part in the public engagement events, design workshops, went through iterations of design changes in order to retain and enhance existing green infrastructure, create more accessible public spaces and make sure the scheme is sustainable and climate change resilient. I produced the stage meeting presentations, final landscape chapters of the DAS report, streetscape and character areas chapters of the Design Code, assisted the EIA report and Building with Nature assessment.

Pydar Street Regeneration

Image by graphics designer

Anderson House Anderson House is a small scale residential development in South Oxfordshire which is less than 1 mile’s distance from the historical town centre of Henley-on-Thames and is also situated within the River Thames Corridor character area. I worked through RIBA stage 1 to 3 on this project, communicating with the architects and planners, carrying out appraisals of the site, preparing diagrams, developing outline design package and discharging planning conditions.

Wembley Canada Gardens Wembley is Quintain’s build to rent scheme on the edge of a new 7 acre central park. It delivers over 700 high quality units and is a UK BIM level 2 compliant project. To accommodates the residents’ various lifestyle needs the development includes a plethora of outdoor communal amenities, including rooftop terraces, podium gardens and a vibrant children’s play area. Carrying on the Stage 3 design work and staying in accord with LDA’s landscape design principle, we produced the UK BIM Level 2 compliant Revit model and stage 4 construction pack, submitted reserved matter application and oversaw the completion of the project, dealt with RFIs and any arisen issues during the construction process.

Wembley Canada Gardens The contractor is responsible for checking dimensions, tolerances and references. Any discrepancy to be verified with the Architect before proceeding with the works. Where an item is covered by drawings to different scales the larger scale drawing is to be worked to. For Planning Assessment scale drawing using the scale bar. For construction, ordering and manufacture information work only to figure dimensions. CDM REGULATIONS 2015. All current drawings and specifications for the project must be read in conjunction with the Designer's Hazard and Environment Assessment Record All intellectual property rights reserved. Printed from: WBL-PRP-E12X-ZZ-M3-L-LAND

W9D WALL REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL WITH BRICK ON EDGE COPE AND BRICK CLADDING CHABLIS HANDMADE F10-116

P6A PRE CAST CONCRETE PERMEABLE PAVING TO COURTYARD LAID ON DRAINAGE BOARD

P1B PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED ON CONCRETE SCREED AND TYPE 1 SUB BASE Q24-111A

STRUCTURAL SLAB TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS P1A PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED AND CONCRETE PAD Q24-111A

FREE DRAINAING BACKFILL AND FIN DRAIN TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

TOW 41693

FOUNDATION TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

41560

LEAN MIX CONCRETE BASE TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

MORTAR BEDDING CONCRETE FOUNDATION TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

TYPE 1 SUB BASE TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

40625

De tail 2

NOTES 1. This drawing is to be read in conjunction with the written specification, if provided and all relevant contract documentation from the design team, with any conflicting information to be brought to the attention of PRP in writing before commencing on site.

De ta il 1

Detail 1 1 : 20

2. The contractor is to check and verify all levels and dimensions before construction. Any discrepancies are to be brought to the attention of PRP in writing before commencing on site.

Part plan for steps 3/4 south 1 1 : 100

3. All sub base and concrete design and specification to Engineer's details. 4. Waterproofing of any element to be specified by others, unless specifically noted.

FOR GATES AND RAILINGS REFER TO DRAWING 3_0690

5. All proprietary products shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers written instructions.

K7 SLOT DRAIN Q10-170

6. Plant numbers are an indication only and plants should be ordered to suit site areas in accordance with scheduled plant densities.

P1A PRE CAST BLOCK PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED Q24-111A

FOUNDATION TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

5 12

P4A PRE CAST TACTILE PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED Q25-321

R 100

300

8. Samples of all exterior metal work to be approved by Landscape Architect. 9. All drainage inspection chambers to Engineers requirements. 10. All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated.

P4A PRE CAST TACTILE PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED Q25-321

FOUNDATION TO RAMBOLL'S DETAIL

ST1 PRE CAST STEP UNIT 290x205mm LAID ON MORTAR BED L37-310A

12. All sub bases and concrete foundation to Engineers design. Information given here is indicative only.

14. Water points to Engineer's detail. 15. Refer to Civil Engineers and Public Health Engineers drawings for drainage design .

CONCRETE PAD TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

900

41585 166.6

13. Lighting to Engineers layout and detail.

300

12 5

400

160

TOW41693

800

11. Do not scale from this drawing.

P1A PRE CAST BLOCK PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED Q24-111A R 10 0

V2 PRE CAST CONCRETE BLOCK PAVING LAID ON SAND BED, CBGMB BASE AND SUB BASE TO BURO HAPPOLD'S DETAILS Q24-110

7. Any proposed plant substitution shall be agreed with the Landscape Architect prior to ordering.

HR2 STAINLESS STEEL HANDRAIL WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING FIXED TO RAILING /WALL L37-151

3. MUGA drainage and sufacing by specialist subcontractor. 4. For Lighting, power and water points refer to M+E Engineer's drawings .

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE TO RAMBOLL'S DETAILS

5. Brick courses to be aligned and coordinated with brick coursing on building facades and other adjacent brick clad walls using stainless steel angle supports where required.

K7A CHANNEL DRAIN 55 50 55 50

P1A PRE CAST BLOCK PAVING LAID ON MORTAR BED Q24-111A

FOR STRUCTURAL INFORMATION REFER TO RAMBOLL DRAWING: WBL-RMB-E01-XX-DR-S-6214

300 290

400

800

K7A CHANNEL DRAIN

205

MOVEMENT JOINT

166.6

C4 C3 C2 C1

40625

1:61

40585

12.12.19 18.07.19 21.12.18 23.03.18

Rev Date

Structural reference added keynotes and references updated Issued for Construction Issued for Contract

MQ/HS YL/HS YL/HS YL/HS

Description

Dwn Ckd

WEMBLEY PARK - E01E02 BLOCK 3-4 STEPS CONCRETE 160mm RISER Project

Origin

Zone

Level

Type

Role

Number

WBL - PRP - E12X - 0U - DR - L - 3_0615 Revision

C4 Status

S3 Drawn AM

Detail 2

Checked HS

Date 18/08/2017

Scale @ A1 As indicated

PRP Reference No. AL6133C

Scale 1 : 10

prp-co.uk London 020 7653 1200

The contractor is responsible for checking dimensions, tolerances and references. Any discrepancy to be verified with the Architect before proceeding with the works. Where an item is covered by drawings to different scales the larger scale drawing is to be worked to. For Planning Assessment scale drawing using the scale bar. For construction, ordering and manufacture information work only to figure dimensions.

CDM REGULATIONS 2015. All current drawings and specifications for the project must be read in conjunction with the Designer's Hazard and Environment Assessment Record All intellectual property rights reserved. Printed from: WBL-PRP-E12X-ZZ-M3-L-LAND

BUILDING OUTLINE 40

HARDWOOD CAPPING HARDWOOD TIMBER CLADDING BOLTED TO STEEL FRAME TO SUPPLIER'S DETAILS Q50-272

GALVANISED STEEL POSTS ON BASE PLATE FIXED TO STRUCTURAL SLAB TO SUPPLIER'S DETAILS Q50-272

BUILDING OUTLINE

TIMBER PLANTER

W2 TIMBER PLANTER

3. All sub base and concrete design and specification to Engineer's details.

VARIES 1800

HARDWOOD CAPPING HARDWOOD TIMBER CLADDING BOLTED TO STEEL FRAME Q50-272

MAX.50

GALVANISED STEEL POSTS ON BASE PLATE FIXED TO STRUCTURAL SLAB TO SUPPLIER'S DETAILS Q50-272

D3 COMPOSITE DECKING TWINSON DECKING 140x28 mm boards on 39mm depth joist and 40mm high pedestals

4. Waterproofing of any element to be specified by others, unless specifically noted. 5. All proprietary products shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers written instructions. 6. Plant numbers are an indication only and plants should be ordered to suit site areas in accordance with scheduled plant densities. 7. Any proposed plant substitution shall be agreed with the Landscape Architect prior to ordering. 8. Samples of all exterior metal work to be approved by Landscape Architect. 9. All drainage inspection chambers to Engineers requirements. 10. All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated. 11. Do not scale from this drawing. 12. All sub bases and concrete foundation to Engineers design. Information given here is indicative only.

107

D3 COMPOSITE DECKING TWINSON DECKING 140x28 mm boards on 39mm depth joist and 40mm high pedestals

13. Lighting to Engineers layout and detail.

ATTENUATION CRATE

14. Water points to Engineer's detail.

INSULATION

WATERPROOFING TO ARCHITECT'S DETAIL

ELEVATION SC1: 1800MM HIGH HARDWOOD TIMBER SCREEN ON PODIUM BLOCK 1-2

2. The contractor is to check and verify all levels and dimensions before construction. Any discrepancies are to be brought to the attention of PRP in writing before commencing on site.

REFER TO WOODSCAPE DRAWINGS FOR SCREEN DETAILS

ELEVATION SC2: 900MM HIGH HARDWOOD TIMBER SCREEN 140 40

140X40 HARDWOOD CAPPING

145X25 HARDWOOD TIMBER CLADDING BOLTED TO STEEL FRAME Q50-272

window or door cill Decking to overlap cill for flush access cut boards to be located next to building facade min 20mm gap around edge of decking boards

5 140

GALVANISED MILD STEEL FRAME TO MANUFACTURERS DESIGN

min 20mm gap around edge of decking boards 10-20MM GAP BETWEEN DECKING BOARDS ON ADJACENT PATIOS

building facade

W2- timber planter wall

10-20 mm gap between decking boards under screens

D3 COMPOSITE DECKING 140X28MM LAID ON JOISTS AND PEDESTALS Q50-380

Timber screen on steel frame bolted to structural slab

C3 C2

30.06.20 02.04.20

28.02.18

Construction record drawing for block 1 (zone 3) Issued for construction. Detail plan added. Podium build up updated. Issued for Contract

ATTENUATION CRATE

Rev Date

STEEL FRAME BOLTED TO STRUCTURAL SLAB TO MANUFACTURERS DESIGN

WEMBLEY PARK - E01E02

INSULATION

HS/AJ YL/HS YL/HS

Dwn Ckd

SCREEN BETWEEN TERRACES DETAILS Project

2500

Description

Origin

Zone

Level

Type

Role

Number

WBL - PRP - E12X - ZZ - DR - L - 3_0649

joists and pedestals below to manufacturers details

WATERPROOFING TO ARCHITECT'S DETAIL

Revision

C3 Status

PLAN SC1: 1800MM HIGH HARDWOOD TIMBER SCREEN ON PODIUM BLOCK 1-2

SECTION TYPICAL HARDWOOD TIMBER SCREEN PODIUM 1-2

Drawn JZ

Checked HS

Date 08/09/2017

PRP Reference No. AL6133C

prp-co.uk London 020 7653 1200

Scale @ A1 1 : 10

West Drayton Crossrail This project delivered Stage 3/4 design proposal for the public realm outside of West Drayton Crossrail station with the arrival of the new Elizabeth Line. The aim is to create an attractive, accessible, free from clutter, safe and adaptable public space with characteristic of the locality with new landscaped areas, better way-finding and enhanced integration with other transport services. The project was conducted in close consultation with the local authorities and other stakeholders. Working with a senior and collaborating with consultants, shareholders and the client team I developed design options, prepared the cost study, Stage 3 report and the construction package.

National Army Museum The National Army Museum was first opened in the seventies, it has gone through a radical re-ordering of the interior to provide visitors a 21st century museum experience. The landscape design includes re-organising the public realm and the entrance to the building, creating a stronger identity within the streetscape. Working with a senior landscape architect, I produced the stage 3 and 4 landscape tender and construction package and oversaw the completion of the project. The proposed landscape celebrates the new façade and welcomes visitors while creating a series of rooms with different characters and functions.

Image produced by others

Leabridge Road Working with a senior landscape architect, I contributed to the development of the landscape concept design, which addresses the transition from private courtyard to semi-public space and reflects the site’s industrial past and habitat while complements the architecture. Working with a senior I helped developing the concept proposal and produced the drawings for this project.

Leabridge Road

Ashford Commercial Quarter As my first completed project, Ashford Commercial Quarter is a public realm project for Home & Community Agency as a phase 1 regeneration programme for Ashford. I shadowed the project manager from the beginning to the completion of the project and have gained site experience by participating tendering processes, attending site progress meetings, issuing certificates on behalf of the project manager and revising designs to meet building regulation requirements and snagging.

Ashford Commercial Quarter

Cambridge Science Park Cambridge Science Park is surrounded by office blocks and with one main carriageway cutting through it. Working with a senior landscape architect I designed the central space with a combination of lawn areas, tree groves and planted garden areas of woodland planting which responds to the grid and character of the surrounding proposed buildings and fulfils the role of creating a dynamic setting for the development.