PORTFOLIO OF SELECTED WORKS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MATTHIEU MEHUYS
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PERSONALIA NAME
Matthieu Mehuys
DATE OF BIRTH
11/12/1991
NATIONALITY
Belgian
ADRESS
Hiltenspergerstrasse 4 80798 Munich
PHONE
+32 49 8312453
matthieu.mehuys@gmail.com
SKYPE
matthieu.mehuys
2013 - 2015
International Master of Landscape Architecture (M.Eng.) Hochule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf - Freising, Germany
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Landscape and Garden Architecture School of Arts - University College - Ghent, Belgium
2004 - 2010
Secondary School - Economics and Modern Languages Sint-Barbaracollege - Ghent, Belgium
WORK EXPERIENCE 2014
Buro II & Archi + I Working student - 1 month - Ghent, Belgium
2013 - 2014
Buro II & Archi + I Internship semester - 5 months - Ghent, Belgium
2013
Botanical Park and Garden Hemelrijk Intenrship - landscape maintenance - 1 month - Essen, Belgium
2012-13
Planning Partners Internship - 4 months - Cape Town, South Africa
2011 - 2012 Stijn Phlypo Garden Design Summer jobs in garden construction and maintenance - 2 months
WORKSHOPS, TRAINING & VOLUNTEERING 2015
Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Internationally recognised certificate 2 weeks - Goa, India
2015
Volunteering Permaculture Oasis Project - hands-on landscaping 1 month - Goa, India
2015
International Workshop New Visions for Urban and Rural Landscapes 2 weeks - Reghin, Romania
2015 Accredited Permaculture Introduction Course Rocklands Urban Abundance Centre Cape Town, South Africa 2014 Case Study and Critique Workshop Riem Park, Munich - Workshop held by guest lecturer Dr. Noël van Dooren 2014
International Architecture Workshop 10th I.A.W. - The Ringpark, a Faded Jewel 2 weeks - Würzburg, Germany
2014 International Planning and Design Seminar 1 week - Vienna and Budapest 2013 - 2014 International Planting and Design Seminar Online seminars by guest lecturers
ACHIEVEMENTS 2015
Master of Engineer Exceptional average grade (1.4, excellent)
2015
Master Thesis A Food System Approach of Cape Town, SA Exceptional average grade (1.3, excellent)
2015 Critique writing Riem Park, Munich One of 4 selected for possible publication 2015 Tag der Landschaftsarchitektur, Freising Project ‘Ringpark North’ One of 4 selected to be presented
INTERESTS
Plants & Planting Design, Sustainable Planning and Design, Permaculture, (Urban) Agriculture, Systems Thinking, Traveling
SKILLS Languages
IT
Dutch (native) Autocad English (B2, fluent) Adobe Photoshop German (B2, proficient) French (B2, proficient) Adobe Indesign SketchUp MS Office 3ds Max ArcGIS basic
medium
advanced
TABLE OF CONTENT 01 Ringpark North - W端rzburg Refining a Faded Jewel
01 - 08
02 A Food System Approach - Master Thesis - Cape Town Community Gardens as a Catalyst for Sustainable Change
09 - 16
03 The Matrix - Eastern Munich Metropolitan area - Munich Where the Identity is Recaptured
17 - 22
04 New Park - Reghin Reghineration
23 - 26
05 Selected Bachelor Works - Ghent Hand drawings, Sketching and Technical Drawings
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REFINING
A FADED JEWEL
RINGPARK NORTH
10TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP Semester
3th Master
Timeframe Workshop
October 2014 - February 2015 2 weeks - October 2015
Selected One of 4 projects presented on the “Tag der Landschaftsarchitectur” 2015 - Freising
WÜRZBURG - GERMANY
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F or the 2018 State Horticultural Show (Landesgartenshau) of Bavaria, the city of Würzburg wants to offer visitors a pleasant trip through the city from the trainstation to the gardenshow area. This challenge consists of two steps on two different scales. The first step on a city-wide scale was to develop a conceptual plan to better connect the city and the gardenshow area. Several di-
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agrams show the reconnection of the ringpark, a rearrangement of mobility, and new usage of open spaces with high potential. A route map with several routes and different focus activities shows how different people with different background can choose their own route and can change their routes at several intersection points.
PRESENT
DED JEWEL
After an overall concept for Würzburg and the gardenshow Ringpark cut into pieces
Current traffic
Historical borders
a closer look is taken into the
entrance
the
bahnhofsquare
surrounding
of
the
city:
and
northern
its ring
park. Before a new design is developed a structured analysis
Historical Route Historical Route
of the existing park showing the
FUTURE
challenges and opportunities is put together. Combined to this
Historical Route
an examination of the functions/
Park Route Park Route
Park Route
River Route River Route
River Route
Secret Route Secret Route
Secret Route
Eco Route Eco Route
Eco Route
usages of the neighbouring buildings is made in order to have a better understanding of Ringpark reconnected
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Open space sequence inner city
Future traffic
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the users of park.
Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf
Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf
IMLA - International Master of Landscape Architecture IMLA - International Master of Landscape Architecture
IMLA - International Master of Landscape Architecture
Razan Alsoud / Maria Fernanda Razan Alsoud / Maria Fernanda G
Razan Alsoud / Maria Fer
THE RINGPARK NORTH
A s the second step, a closer look is taken at the entrance of INSPIRATION
the city: the train station quare and its surrounding northern ring park. The new design reconnectes the historic ringpark. With a new interpretation of the pathways it fits perfectly to english lands-
cape design of the southern Ringpark. The trees were organized in a more clear way following the shape of the pathways, and
PRINCIPLES
keeping all the protected trees. Different densities of greenery provide a diversity of open spaces, which are revived by adding new functions throughout the whole park. Different activities such as playgrounds, Flower gardens, water features and artworks make it an attractive park for everyone. In front of the Bahnhof, a wide open square crosses the Ringpark and connects the station with the inner city. The historic river pleichach has been reeopened to add the attractive element of water.
W端rzburg - Ringpark North
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THE TRAIN STATION SQUARE
View from square to reopend river Perspective train station square
B y relocating the tram rails, offering
rest under the old Magnolia trees with
a bike parking besides the main sta-
a pleasant view to the waterfountain,
tion and unifying the height of the
the train station, and the vineyards
pavement, the train station square
behind.
provides not only a better orientation
On the East and West side of the open
but also a more user friendly surface
space, transitional areas with a diffe-
for everyone. The pavement, made
rent pavement, redesigned pavilions,
of regional material, extends from
and a shading structure are establis-
the train station into the city center
hed in order to break visual barriers,
of W체rzburg. By using this unifying pa-
connect the square with the North-
vement, the historical Kaiserg채rtchen
park, and guide the user into the
(South) becomes part of the square.
green space.
Additional seating steps offer a nice
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Ringpark North - W체rzburg
SHADING T he
pavillions
are
STRUCTURE
covered
by
a
light
sha-
ding structure that grows from the park over the transitional areas and stops at the edge of the square, emphasizing the axis going into the city. The pattern of the structure reflect the shape of
the
pathways
in
the
park
and
traces
a shadow on the ground creating a unique atmosphere,
which
invites
people
to
have
a
sit or just enjoy a cup of coffee around the pavilions.
Section train station square
W端rzburg - Ringpark North
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NATURE TAKES OVER
D ue
2015
2018
2016
2020
to a reorganized traffic system, the
roundabout of the Berlinerplatz will become a green hotspot as nature will take over step by step (2016-2020). The existing roundabout is integrated in the new design and provides new functions such as a skatepark, a basketball court for youngsters of the surrounding schools and a student dormitory. The existing topography is kept, not only to protect monumental trees but also to offer interesting sunken pathways and seating posibilities. Section Berlinerplatz
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Ringpark North - W端rzburg
W端rzburg - Ringpark North
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02
A FOOD SYSTEM APPROACH
Community Gardens as Catalyst for Sustainable Change
CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA
“Our population and our use of the finite resources of planet Earth are growing exponentially, along with our technical ability to change the environment for good or ill.” Stephen Hawkin, n.d.
MASTER THESIS Semester
4th Master
Timeframe Field work
March - August 2015 5 weeks - March to April 2015
Approach Theoretical Research and Practical Design Cooperation
Martina Welther
Supervisors Dr. Prof. Michael Roth Dr. Kristin Faurest
FOOD SYSTEM APPROACH AB STRACT
T he industrialisation of agriculture and globalisation of food systems caused a lot of changes in how food is pro-
duced, processed, marketed and consumed. As most current food systems are globally oriented and overexploit natural resources, these systems cannot be regarded as sustainable and raise several challenges, which
In order to address these complex issues holistically, planners play a key role for the urban development through the collaboration with the government to work out topdown strategies as well as through the support and cooperation with the community (combining top-down and bottom-up planning). Finally this thesis focuses on the potential of a community garden in Cape Town, by reviewing the benefits, empirically examining existing community related projects
the Global North as well as the Global South are facing.
and by using this as a base to develop a place-based
Moreover, in the face of a growing population and the-
a more localised and therefore sustainable food system
refore an increasing food demand, sustainability problems arising from food systems will likely become more serious, especially in the urbanising cities and even more so in developing countries. Cape Town, located in South Africa, is facing big urban challenges, as beside its increasing gap between rich and poor and the unequal economic and social growth, other specific issues such as the increase in lack of food security in households, land use conflicts and environmental degradation are occurring. Through examining the main influencing drivers of Cape Town’s food system as well as its interrelation of social, economic and environmental issues, resulting in the urban food challenge, this thesis will review alternative solutions for changing this unsustainable food system, to a more sustainable one; outline the importance of localising the food system; and discuss how food issues should be integrated on a governmental level in Cape Town as well as how a community can take its own initiative to lead towards a more local and sustainable food system.
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A Food System Approach - Cape Town
community garden, functioning as a catalyst to create within communities.
1 F IRST
2 F OOD
RESEARCH QUESTION
SYSTEM AND ITS DRIVERS
What are the determinants, the main influencing drivers and resulting outcomes of Cape Town’s
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current food system?
3 A NALYSIS
OF 3 MAIN FORCES INFLUENCING CT’S FOOD SYSTEM
> Political Forces, Urbanisation and Land Reform > Socio-Economic Forces
4 U RBAN
FOOD CHALLENGE
> Environmental Forces
Impending food crisis economic, environmental and social Unsustainable Food System
How can a more sustainable food system be created in Cape Town
Influence of Urbanisation
? Cape Town - A Food System Approach
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SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE Literature Review to answer the research questions
5 S USTAINABLE
FOOD SYSTEM
6 A SPECTS
7 L OCALISATION
OF A SUSTAINABLE FS
Due
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
PUBLIC / COMMUNITY HEALTH
SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Cape
Town‘s
global food dependency,
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOOD SUPPLY URBAN, RURAL, INTERNATIONAL
to
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
the localisation is seen as a keyaspect for a more sustainable food system.
FAIR & JUST
EDUCATION / AWARENESS
LOCAL
LOCAL
9 P LANNERS 8 I NTEGRATION
IN COMMUNITY LIFE
Embeddedness of food issues on community level
Local Foodshed
Tackle local challenges
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A Food System Approach - Cape Town
AS KEYROLE FOR INTEGRATION
E A
10 E XISTING
PROJECTS
ORANJEZICHT
ABALIMI
SEED
Community Gardens as a catalyst for sustainable change.
Community Gardens as a catalyst for sustainable change.
11 A NALYSIS
OF HOUT BAY
12 I NVESTIGATION
AREA
Cape Town - A Food System Approach
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E VALUATION
OF POTENTIAL SITES
13 I MPLEMENTATION
OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN 1) Identify partners 2) Devise a planning approach 3) Visioning 4) Collect and analyse relevant data 5) Implementation Planning & Design Approach based on Permaculture ETHICAL INTENTIONS EARTH CARE PEOPLE CARE FAIR SHARE MASTERPLAN IMPLEMENTATION
VISIONING
VISION
MISSION
DESIGN EVENT HORIZON
OBSERVATION & DATA COLLECTION
MAPPING
ASSESSMENT
EVALUATION
ELEMENT PLACEMENT ELEMENT SELECTION
FEEDBACK AND REVIEW
1) Imizamo Yethu & Heights 3) Children 4) Local Food Producer
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A Food System Approach - Cape Town
ZONE MAP INPUT & OUTPUT ANALYSIS
CONCEPTUAL PLAN
STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS 2) Hout Bay Valley
PLANNING AND COSTING
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S ITE
MAPPING, SECTOR ANALYSIS, RE-
SOURCE MAPPING, ELEMENT PLACEMENT
15 I NITIAL
DESIGN - COMMUNITY GARDEN BASED ON PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES
Cape Town - A Food System Approach
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THE
MATRIX
WHERE THE IDENTITY IS RECAPTURED EASTERN MUNICH METROPOLITAN AREA MUNICH - Germany
LANDSCAPE PLANNING PROJECT Semester Timeframe
2nd Master May - June 2014
Approach Urban development through a landscape planning approach
T he aim of this project is to define the existing landscape characteristics and
SOCIAL ANALYSIS Munich East
propose a landscape planning solution to the East Transect of the Munich
How do you like your environment?
Metropolitan Area. Generally, data
How much has your village changed
collection begins with understanding the social layer of this landscape. The-
over the last 15 years?
refore a social analysis is the main dri-
Do you feel disturbed by the
ver of the analysis process as people
Autobahn A94?
are the guide to understand and read the space. As a first step of the planning method
corridors as it emphasizes on the open
different alternative scenarios were
landscapes as the main driver for the
developed to get an overview of pos-
development. The Hand is a coherent
sible future future developments. The
extension of diverse liniar landscapes
first Trend scenario describes the rea-
creating a harmony between built and
listic situation of an uncontrolled equal
open spaces. The last Core scenario
growth of all the villages that can be
focusses on
achieved by 2030. The second Lung
of Markt Schwaben as it has the po-
scenario functions as green vertical
tential to grow.
the further develpment
SCENARIO PLANNING
Trend
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The Matrix - Munich
Lung
Hand
Core
THE MATRIX By
General Zoning
linking all the positive aspects of
Additionally, a visibility map of the
the different scenarios, a combined
landscape highlights the focal points
scenario is developped. This, together
of the area.
with the general zoning form the base
Out of the Matrix map a Detailed Con-
for the Matrix map, clearly defining
cept Map of the hole transect shows
different and specific zones for deve-
the specific development changes,
lopment. This creates a strong defined
the connectivity and the components
unique landscape Matrix which guides
of Identity in the context of the area.
Visibility Map
the future development of the East Transect of Munich.
Combined scenario
Matrix Map
Munich - The Matrix
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Detailed Concept Map
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The Matrix - Munich
LANDSCAPE CHANGE
2040
Munich - The Matrix
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REGHINERATION
NEW PARK
REGHIN - ROMANIA
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP Semester Workshop
4th Master
Approach
Concept and Design
2 weeks - May - June 2015
As the planning area brings along existing high valued featu-
CONFLICTS
res, our sustainable planning concept demands to preserve or if needed to restore those potentials.
PRESERVE AND
RESTORE
T he city of Reghin is seen as a complex system influenced by many factors
such as the economy, the inhabitants, the infrastructure and many others. All those systems are in interaction with each other. The most important system for us to look at - in order to design a new park - is the ‘green spaces system‘. To understand the different drivers of the planning area (the New-Park-system), it is
POTENTIALS
splitted in three main key factors: environment, social and spatial. Those factors with their different potentials as e.g. biodiversity (rare species), cultural landscape (traditions) and viewsheds (view) etc. are interacting and influencing each other as well
As the existing high valued features will be protected, several measurements have to be implemented in order to solve the current conflicts between the spatial, environmental and social drivers as well as to respond to arising new challenges coming along with an increased number of visitors and a new design.
RENEW
as they generate conflicts.
T o improve the existing situation a regenerative landscape design based on a more sustainable system which integrates the needs from the society and nature has to be implemented.
Preserve Restore Renew Revitalise
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The New Park - Reghin
The key targets are due to our analysis biodiversity, water management, accessibility, security, economy, integration and participation as well as connectivity.
REVITALISE
Maintenance plan
Activities & Uses
Reghin - The New Park
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05 SELECTED
BACHELOR WORKS
G H E N T
3 YEAR BACHELOR Landscape and Garden Architecture 2010 - 2013 School of Arts - Ghent
- BELGIUM
FAMILY GARDEN HURDUMONT
Section AA
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Bachelor Works - Ghent
Section BB
Two Point Perspective
SMALL PRIVAT GARDEN
Ghent - Bachelor Works
30
SEMI-PUBLIC GARDEN
Agricultural Research Center Bottelare
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Bachelor Works - Ghent
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Wooden Deck Construction
Tree Anchoring System
Ghent - Bachelor Works
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