Portfolio Landscape Architecture Jenny Zhang
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NEW SONGLINE IN THE CONCRETE LAWN 01
The Concrete Lawn at the University of Melbourne has always been a hub of cultural diversity, where students from vaious backgrounds converge. However, my individual vision is to transform this space into a sustainbility catalyst, a wellness driver, and an educational cornerstone of our university campus.
Inspired by the profound concept of indigenous Songlines, I aim to create a cultural passport - a living map guided by lyrics from indigenous culture. This passport will lead individuals on a personal journey of knowledge sharing and cultural exchange. My aspiration is to turn this iconic space into a dynamic nexus, where culture, nature, and sustainability seamlessly intertwine.
Project details
Individual Work
Location: The Concrete Lawn, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic 3082, Melbourne
Course: Master of Landscape Architecture
Subject: Studio 5
Coordinator & Tutor: Ray Green
SketchUp | Vray | CAD | Illustrator | Photoshop LEGEND Bus Stop Tram Stop Car Park Bicycle Park Outer Entrance Inner Entrance Tram Route Concrete Lawn Bus or Other Vehicles Route
Detail Design Areas
Detail 1: Wetland Design Area
Plants Schedule and Detailed Plan
Perspectives of the Meditation Sunken Square
Detail II: The Scar Tree Hub
Details of the Scar Tree Hub
Perspective of the Scar Tree Hub
Perspective of the Wetland Around the Meditation Square
Details of Pavements
Perspective of the Viewing Ramp
Section of the Meditation Square
Master Plan Design
1. Wetland 2. Rain garden 3. Small wetland in the sunken square 4. Sunken square 5. Meditation square 6. Viewing ramp 7. Scartree energy hub 8. Sitting bench 9. Solar penal 10. LED screen Different Land Type on the Lawn A. Centre scar tree. B. Forest
C. Plain
F. Grassland. Program 1.Scar tree energy hub 2.Market area 3.Ineraction energy hub 4.Resting grass slope 5.Exhibition and resting area 6.Performance area 7.Outdoor cafe 8.Outdoor study area 9.Meditation sqare 10.Wetland 11.Grass slope with cultivation garden bed 12.Dry garden 13.Water wheel 14.Rain garden Wetland Plants: for Aboriginal People use for food, fiber and medicine Triglochin procerum Water Ribbons Carex tereticaulis Common Sedge/Basket Sedge Centipeda cunninghamii Old Man Weed Centipeda cunninghamii Old Man Weed Myriophyllum crispatum Upright Water Milfoil Rain Garden Plants Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp Paper Bark Anigozanthos species Kangaroo Paw Carpobrotus glaucescens Milky Beauty-Heads Patersonia occidentalis Native Iris Viewing Ramp Plants Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass Lomandra confertifolia Lomandra Carpobrotus glaucescens Pigface Concrete Paver Permeable Setting Bed Subgrade Permeable Base Material Permeable Sub-Base Material 10 mm Joints let Surface Water Flows into the Pavement. Detail 1 Detail 2 60 mm 50 mm 250 mm 250 mm Blue Stone Paver Permeable Setting Bed Subgrade Permeable Sub-Base Material Permeable Base Material Section BB' South Elevation Wind turbine structure Main Shaft Gear Box Generator
Flexible solar panel Flexible LED screen Flexible LED screen Flexible LED screen
solar panel Corten steel surface
surface supporting frame structure
structure group
Air
LED
Wind turbine leaves structure Section AA' 500 1000 2000 3000 5000 mm 1 2 3 A B C D E F 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 a b N A A' B' B 4 3 2 1 6 5 7 8 9 10 Herringbone patterns arrange the 150 X 300 X 60 mm concrete pavers. Crazy pattern pavers with grass in the joints area. Range of the Paver size: 150-300 X 300-500 X 60 mm Bluestone paver
(Woodland).
(Dryland). D. Mountain (Woodland). E. Wetland.
Structure of the Scar Tree
Flexible
Belt
Belt supporting
Air plant
plant
screen shows site map
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FLICKERING SUNNY SQUARE
Have you ever think about exploring the shape of the sunlight and wind in the city centre?
This project comes alive in a Chinatown square, where the art of landscape architecture meets the charm of sunlight and wind. Guided by careful studies and with the help of Grasshopper, I revitalise this urban space. Using reflective surfaces, special materials, and wind-responsive structures, I create an engaging experience that captivates day and night.This endeavor warmly invites all to enjoy the enchanting interplay of sunlight and wind, transforming a once-shadowed square into a lively cultural hub. It demonstrates the power of landscape architecture to blend nature’s magic into the urban setting.
Project details
Individual Work
Location：China Town, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course: Master of Landscape Architecture
Subject: Studio 3 Speculation
Coordinator & Tutor: Jillian Wallis
Rhino | Grasshopper| Vray | CAD | Illustrator | Photoshop
Development of Pattern
Step 1: Find the main wind direction
Step 2: Setting a curve based on the wind direction
Step 3: Deleting redundant rhombuses
Design Concept and Details
Section AA' - Design Principles
Section AA' - Details and Materials
Step 4: Adding the largest rhombus
Step 5: Adjusting rhumbus size into three types
Step 5: Adjusting rhumbus size into three types
Artificial lights (adjustable) on the north wall that have very little sunlight period.
Moveable metal frame resting steps with observation opportunities.
Rhombuses that shows the clouring shadow use dichroic acrylic as material.
Electrically conductive material.
- Provide dancing space with the flickering shadow in daytime.
Perspectives of the Project
Perspectives in Urban Context
Different Views of the Project
A night outdoor club with flickring shadows made by artificial lights.
Resting, observation and performance area. Night market and farmer market.
- Dancing with flickering shadow created by artificial light during night period.
Dynamic of the Project
Rendering Perspective: 1/12/2020 13:00
A daytime resting and visiting public space which could hold small exhibitions.
A market space (Night market and daytime market).
With wind (1/12/2020 13:00) Summer (1/12/2020 13:00) 1/12/2020 10:00 1/12/2020 12:00 1/12/2020 13:00 Winter (1/7/2020 13:00) Without wind (21/12/2020 13:00)
Site Location
A A'
Phase 3
Celebrate Commonality
Ensambles of Actors
The elders in urbanvillage
The transient population in urban village
The residents in gated community Designer Government department Neighborhood committe NGO and University
Phase 2
Encourage Communities
Ensambles of Actors
The elders in urbanvillage
The transient population in urban village
The residents in gated community Designer Government department Neighborhood committe NGO and University
Phase 1
Activate the Elders
Ensambles of Actors
The elders in urbanvillage
The transient population in urban village Designer Government department Neighborhood committe NGO and University
Socio-Ecology
Phase 3
Urban Village & Gated Community
Phase 2
Phase 1
THE DILEMMA OF THE TEMPORARY URBAN VILLAGE 03
Urban Village
In the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary China, certain urban villages, like Da Shu Ying in Kunming City’s Guandu District, endure for over a decade, leaving residents in perpetual uncertainty. This thesis focuses on enhancing residents’ lives during this transition, with a particular emphasis on their relationship with an adjacent gated community. Rooted in socio-ecological principles, the project aims to foster meaningful interaction and connection between these two distinct communities.Through innovative solutions, it strives to transform the temporary urban village into a vibrant, inclusive space bridging the past and the future while nurturing a profound sense of belonging among its residents.
Project details
Individual Work
Location：Dashuying, Guandu District, Kunmming City, Yunnan Province, China
Course: Master of Landscape Architecture
Subject: Thesis
Supervisor: Jillian Wallis
Coordinator: Sidh Sintusingha
SketchUp | QGIS | Vray | CAD | Illustrator | Photoshop
Legend
Urban Village & Gated Community
Urban Village Since 1980s
Gated Community
Gated Community 1991 2003 and later Goverment Gated Community 1997
Old
New
Strategies, Tactics and Phases
Phase 1: Activate the Elders
Activities in the Urban Village
Phase 2: Encourage Communities
Master Plan of Communities Garden
Diagram of Circulation & Landuse
Ensembles of Actors
Ensembles of Processes
Outdoor Workshops and Workshop Room
Phase
3: Celebrate Commonality
Chinese Traditional Festival Celebration
Ensembles of Actors
Communities Centre and Activities at the Multi-functional Open Space
Ensembles of Actors
a. Communities garden near the urban village b. Squares for events and activities c. Communities garden near the gated community 1. Outdoor resting/workshop areas. 2. 900mm height gardenbed for the elders. 3. Hanging and sheding structure. 4. Resting grass slopes. 5. Resting timber decks. 6. Indoor workshop. 7. Communities centre. 8. 900mm sunken square.
Activities at the Communities Garden
Ensembles of Processes
Ensembles of Processes
a b c 1 1 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 A B A' B' Higher Residents gardening area. LEGEND LEGEND Outdoor events areas. Communities gardens. Sunken square. Main circulation of communities gardens. Main circulation of the whole square. Entrances. Plants proposed by designer. Outdoor workshop Circulation in communities gardens. Lower Residents gardening area.
Subdistrict Office Urban Management Department Neighborhood Committe Transient population from urban village Old people from urban village NGO Siyecaotang Southwest Forestry University GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT NGO & UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT Materials purchased by organizations (online) Storage in local grocery store Planting and weaving indoors and outdoors Pot rice: 90-125 days. Sell in local grocery store Materials purchased by organizations (online). Participants and leaders of the various sections of the community garden planning. Staff and the urban village elders are invited to start sowing and planting together. Encourage gated community members to join the workshops. Selling plants and weaving products in the community centre. Subdistrict Office Urban Management Department Neighborhood Committe Transient population from urban village Old people from urban village NGO Siyecaotang DESIGNER Southwest Forestry University GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT NGO & UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT RESIDENTS Gated community residents
AA' Selling Products in the Communities Centre
BB' Holding Indoor Workshops DESIGNER Planning and directing by designer, NGO and university members. Subdistrict Office Urban Management Department Neighborhood Committe Transient population from urban village Old people from urban village NGO Siyecaotang DESIGNER Southwest Forestry University DEPARTMENT NGO & UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT RESIDENTS Gated community residents
Section
Section
Apply to the relevant department
communication activities with the
are invited to join in the festive celebrations.
for street events. Designer
neighbourhood committee. Residents
A DRY UP CHANNEL IN SUMMER 04
After a day of work or study, standing in a crowded corner accompanied by people talking and the coming and going of trams and cars, waiting for the traffic light, such an environment can make some people anxious. This anxiety may be intensified in the summer, accompanied by direct sunlight and high temperatures. At such times, if there are some slight sounds of flowing water nearby, and there is a corner with some natural fragments to look at, it might alleviate the anxious mood of pedestrians.
This project is located on the pedestrian pavement in front of the Sydney Myer Asian Centre, at the corner where Swanston Street and Monash Rd meet. During peak hours, the site can be noisy due to the high traffic of pedestrians and vehicles. Scientific studies have shown that introducing water features and sounds into urban spaces can be an effective strategy for the informational-attentional masking of road traffic noise. Thus, this project will introduce a water outlet feature and a small water channel to reduce pedestrians’ attention to traffic noise. Meanwhile, it will provide some resting areas for people not only during the peak hours but also at other times of the day.
Project details
Location: Melbourne
Course: Master of Landscape Architecture
Subject: Landscape Detail Design
Coordinator: Sidh Sintusingha
Tutor: Haiku van Keuk
SketchUp | Vray | CAD | Illustrator | Photoshop
Design Process
Detail Sections
Major Detail Sections
Site Condition
Master Plan East Elevation CD05CD05 CD05 CD05 CD07 CD07 CD07 CD07 CD07
Detail Sections of Water Features Detaling Tolerance Plan and Stone Types 1:20 1:25 500 1000 2000 3000 N 1 2 3 3 1 - Slope provide the opportunity for water flow. - There are not enough shade during summer time. - Creating a resting area for pedestrian who wating for tram in peak hour, especially in hot summer. - Water could come out to dry area creating a raining sense during dry seasons. - In order not to block the walking circulation, the design change to a linear shape instead of the square shape. - The site is always busy and can be hot during summer, water features could create sound and view let people get some cooler feeling during hot season. - People didn't spend much time on this traffic light area. - The major destination for pedestrian here is the tram stop. Cedar Decking - Covering the concrete seats in order to provide some warmer seats during winter, and avoid the seats to be too hot during summer. Concrete (Grey) - Concrete stepping stone. - Concrete garden beds. Stainless Steel - Water outlet Tracing Plan Bluestone - Dry area stepping stone. Mortar - Fasten the blue stone. - Tram stop could be very croded during peak hour. - There are not enough seats on the tram stop.
Tracing Plan 1 2 3 4 1 2 Sitting area with concrete garden bed and water outlet feature. Wet area with concrete crazy steppting stones. Drainage water channel. Dry area with blue stone stepping stones. Water could come out to the dry area. CD03
Concept Materials