Selected Works
Michael Powell AICP A S S O C I AT E D I R E C TO R , U R B A N D E S I G N & P L A N N I N G SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL LLP
Poly Yuzhu Vision Plan, Guangzhou, China
Hefei Central Axis Detailed Urban Design Plan, Hefei, China
BFS Wuhan Financial Street, Wuhan, China
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Raycom Mixed Use Urban Design Vision Plan, Hefei, China
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Baixia Eastern Area Detailed Urban Design, Nanjing, China
University of Utah Campus Master Plan, Salt Lake City, UT
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Campus Bay Feasibility Study, Richmond, CA
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C Street Revitalization Plan, San Diego, CA
BAIETAN: HEART OF GUANG-FO G UA N G Z H O U , C H I N A P R OJ E C T A R E A : 3 5 0 0 H A | G FA : 4 2 .0 M S Q M
Resilient City Framework B A I E TA N : H E A R T O F G U A N G - F O
Raised Land For Redevelopment Area Spoils from excavating underground parking garages will be used to raise the land to a minimum elevation of 8.3m, which is above the projected sea level rise influenced 200–year food stage.
BAIETAN 广州 GUANGZHOU
东莞 DONGWAN 佛山 FOSHAN
The project site is subject to annual flooding.
HISTORIC SHORELINE
Interconnected Network Of Canals & Stepped Wetland Levees
Any sealevel rise would amplify the impact of flooding.
All raised land will drain directly into canals and rivers through an expanded network of canals so the hydrologic burden on the remaining low–lying areas is greatly reduced. Levees will protect existing low lying land.
深圳 SHENZHEN 中山 ZHONGSHAN
Resuscitated Riparian Corridors Along the existing waterways of the Huadi River and larger waterways that flow across the Baietan, gentle wetland habitat terraces are established to allow for these lands to naturally refurbish with regional trees, water-loving plants, and wildlife while maintaining the flood control functions. 3
香港 HONG KONG
珠海 ZHUHAI 澳门 MACAU
Transit-Oriented Urban Form B A I E TA N : H E A R T O F G U A N G - F O
Balanced Water Cycle
Reduced Energy Dependence
-20% +500% -80% +500% +50%
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Improved Air Quality
• Transit-oriented development • Clean energy generation • Urban forest carbon sequestration • Ventilation corridors & breezeways
Health & Prosperity
• Flood & sea level rise protection • Brownfield bioremediation • Great parks & waterfronts • Integrated local culture
Regenerative Materials
• Waste diversion & recycling • Automated waste collection • Balanced Cut & Fill • Adaptive building reuse
Restoration of Natural Systems
• Restored wetlands • New riparian islands • Reintroduced regional plants • Migratory & habitat corridors
• Efficient water fixtures • Rainwater harvesting • High efficiency HVAC • Greywater treatment & reuse
• Renewable energy generation • Building design • District cogeneration plants • Transit first mobility plan
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Existing Subway Planned Subway Existing Subway Station
300m
Planned Subway Station 5 Minute Walk
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TOD NODE 10 MIN WALK
Comprehensive Public Transit Compact nodes of high intensity, mixed–use development are located within 5-minutes walking distance of existing and planed transit facilities. This transit oriented development pattern will maximize access to public transport, promote walking and bicycle use, and minimize daily vehicular trips and carbon emissions.
HUADI WAN 10 MIN WALK
CORE AREA 10 MIN WALK
SHIWEITANG STATION 10 MIN WALK
Local Lingnan Culture B A I E TA N : H E A R T O F G U A N G - F O
Informal and shaded
Celebrate water and natural systems
Indoor and outdoor lifestyle
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CAMPUS MASTER PLAN S A LT L A K E C I T Y, U TA H P R OJ E C T A R E A : 1 5 0 0 AC | G FA : 2 2 .0 M S Q F T
Student Services
Student Village
Union
Bookstore Marriott Library
Field House
Existing student life facilities are inadequate and dispersed.
Central Playing Fields
Student Life Center Student Housing
Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Housing
New centers of student life include on-campus housing, the Central Playing Fields, and Student Life Center.
Core Strategies U N I V E R S I T Y O F U TA H C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N
Medical Center TRAX
20-minute walk
P Fort Douglas TRAX
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10-minute walk
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South Campus TRAX
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Previous plan promoted sprawling campus development beyond the academic core.
SOM plan proposes future academic development within a compact, walkable 10-min core area.
Existing TRAX transit stations are surrounded by surface parking lots which hinders pedestrian movement.
SOM plan proposes development at transit nodes to create campus gateways and new centers of mixed-use activity.
NUSAJAYA: VITALITY CREATES VALUE I S KA N DA R , M A L AYS I A P R OJ E C T A R E A : 2 1 1 2 H A | G FA : 5 . 5 M S Q M
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CHANGI INT’L AIRPORT JURONG
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SINGAPORE STRAIT 15
Development Vision Land < 5m Elevation
Streams & Catchments
High Ground
1. Golf Links Villas 2. Wetland Research Institute 3. Golf Club 4. The Lakes Village 5. Garden District 6. Transit Village 7. University Park 8. Highland Villas 9. Gateway Retail District 10. Social Heart 11. Light Industrial 12. Office Campus 13. Health & Medical Campus 14. Workforce Neighborhood 15. Water Treatment Plant 16. Auto Retail & Test Track
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Vitality Requires Critical Mass N U S A J AYA U R B A N D E S I G N C O M P E T I T I O N
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Energy
Water
Waste N U S A JAYA E F F I C I E N C Y TA R G E TS
FUZHOU HAIXI: A 21ST CENTURY INNOVATION DISTRICT FUZHOU, CHINA P R OJ E C T A R E A : 1 2 3 4 H A | G FA : 1 7.0 M S Q M
Leveraging Unique Site Assets F U Z H O U H A I X I : A 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y I N N O VAT I O N D I S T R I C T
Views and access to Qi Mountain & Wulong River
New and expanded open space network
Interconnected street system maximizes circulation
High intensity transit-oriented development
Synergies: R&D & Academic / Core Area & Subway
Mixed land uses for a diverse and vibrant riverfront
Design in Harmony with Nature
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Development Vision Riverview Hotel Retail Center Green Riverfront Park Incubator R&D University Park Innovation Hub River Island Eco Park
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Jiangjun Temple / Jin’s Ancestral Temple Promenade Park Gaoxin Eco Boulevard Ecology Center Gaoqi Technology Park Gaoqi Lake Park
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Marina Park Gaoqi Lake Hillview Neighborhood Convention Center Retail Center BRT Bridge Core Area River Park
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Gaoqi Promenade Government HQ Core Area Park Transit Plaza River Estuary Wulong Eco Park
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IN THE WORKS P E N A N G , M A L AYS I A P R OJ E C T A R E A : 2 0 0 AC | G FA : T B D
Green Fingers
Eco-Corridor
Lake Park
Land Area (acres)
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Land Development Mix Technology Park Advanced Manufacturing
Telling the Story P E N A N G , M A L AY S I A
YUXI SHUANGSHUITANG: CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING Y UX I , C H I N A P R OJ E C T A R E A : 4 0 H A | G FA : 1 . 5 M S Q M
中央公园 CENTRAL PARK
三胞商业群落 SANPOWER VILLAGE
红塔住区 HONGTA NH 山景住区 HILLVIEW NH
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A New Social Heart Y U X I S H U A N G S H U I TA N G : C I T Y O F E T E R N A L S P R I N G
人行天桥 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 公寓式酒店 HOTEL/S.A 下客处 DROPOFF
商业群落 VILLAGE SHOPS
下客处 DROPOFF
婚庆会馆 WEDDING HALL
地标塔楼 LANDMARK TOWER
购物中心 MALL
电影院 MOVIE THEATER
WUHAN FINANCIAL STREET WUHAN, CHINA P R OJ E C T A R E A : 1 1 0 H A | G FA : 2 .0 M S Q M
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龟山 Guishan Hill
汉水 Han River
Stronger Connections WUHAN FINANCIAL STREET
南岸嘴科技艺术馆 Nananzui Academy
龟山 Guishan Hill
龟山平台 Guishan Terrace
龟山平台 Guishan Terrace
晴川引桥 Qingchuan Bridge Ramp
南岸嘴科技艺术馆 Nananzui Academy
龟山平台在南岸嘴科技艺术馆和龟山之 间提供一个连续的行人连接，此抬高的 平台消除了晴川路的障碍感并统一项目 的开放空间及文化功能。
Guishan terrace proves a continuous elevated pedestrian link between the academy and Guishan Hill. As an elevated platform, the terrace removes the barrier effect of Qingchuan Road. The terrace unifies the open space and cultural programs of the project.
南岸嘴江滩公园 Nananzui Park
HEFEI CENTRAL AXIS: ANHUI’S PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT DISTRICT HEFEI, CHINA P R OJ E C T A R E A : 1 5 5 0 H A | G FA : 1 5 . 6 M S Q M
Defining the Essential Ingredients HEFEI CENTRAL AXIS: ANHUIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S P R OV I N C I A L G OV E R N M E N T D I ST R I C T
A fine grained interconnected network of local streets will provide an efficient pedestrian -friendly circulation system
A network of expanded open spaces will support diverse programs & characters and integrated sustainable design
BRT
Synergies between commercial and cultural uses are promoted by mixing complementary functions that support 24/7 activity
BRT
BRT
Unique diagonal axes establish a unique and memorable element within the regular structure of the Central Axis
The greatest intensity of commercial development is concentrated within convenient walking distance of transit
A mixed-use land use plan is established in order to reduce distances between housing, workplaces, and retail
Engaging Chaohu Lake H E F E I C E N T RA L AX I S : A N H U I â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S P R OV I N C I A L G OV E R N M E N T D I ST R I C T
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Public Plaza Shopping Mall
Shopping Plaza
Cultural
Theatre Waterfront Park Cultural
Wildlife Viewing Science Museum
Scenic Viewpoint
A New Model of Urban Infrastructure H E F E I C E N T RA L AX I S : A N H U I â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S P R OV I N C I A L G OV E R N M E N T D I ST R I C T
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Ecological Boulevards provide ecological, aesthetic and lifestyle benefits
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Annual precipitation is approximately 1,000mm.
Green Roof Green Roof Toilets
Lavatories Permeable Surface
Irrigation Bioswale
Bioswale
Aquifer
Natural Water System
Street Cleaning
Detention Tank
Kitchen
Water Treatment Plant
Detention Tank Potable Water
Rainwater harvesting can reduce potable water demands
Harvested water can be utilized.
YUZHU HARBOR: GUANGZHOU’S EASTERN COMMERCIAL HUB G UA N Z H O U , C H I N A P R OJ E C T A R E A : 57. 5 H A | G FA : 1 . 5 M S Q M
专业性商务中心 SPECIALTY BUSINESS CENTER
多元化生活片区 DIVERSE LIVING ZONE
临港商务中心 HARBOR BUSINESS CENTER
黄埔大道入口广场 HUANGPU BOULEVARD ENTRY GATEWAY
船运服务中心 WATERFRONT SERVICE CENTER
滨江文化旅游节点 RIVERFRONT CULTURE DESTINATION
活力滨江商业片区 VIBRANT RIVERFRONT RETAIL DISTRICT
Work + Play on the Pearl River YUZHU HARBOR: GUANGZHOU’S EASTERN COMMERCIAL HUB
地标办公楼 LANDMARK TOWER
黄埔 大道
办公 OFFICES
标志性办公 SIGNATURE OFFICES
标志性办公 SIGNATURE OFFICES
Open Space
黄埔 大道 HUA
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Streets
珠江 PEARL RIVER
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鱼珠购物中心 RETAIL MALL
黄埔 大道
步行桥 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
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办公 OFFICES
办公 OFFICES
Land Use
珠江 PEARL RIVER
Height
珠江 PEARL RIVER
港湾餐厅和商店 HARBOR RESTAURANTS & SHOPS
商务广场 COMMERCIAL PLAZA
沙面岛 SHAMIAN ISLAND
游艇码头 BOAT MARINA
珠江新城 PEARL RIVER NEW TOWN
白鹅潭 BAIETAN
琶洲 PAZHOU
鱼珠“旧厂”更新改造项目 YUZHU FACTORY
珠江 PEARL RIVER
SOM City Design Practice
Rethinking Chinese Planning Standards
SOM城市设计实践
SF City Design Practice
美国 S O M 有限公司 S K I D M O R E , O W I N G S & M E R R I L L L L P
重新省思中国城市规划标准
The Challenge C H I N A B E S T P R A C T I C E S : A LT E R N AT I V E S TA N D A R D S T O O L K I T
随意无序的建筑退让和未被界定的 街道边缘导致了相互隔离和乏味的 城市空间，不利于行人活动。 The pattern of random setbacks and undefined built street edges creates fragmented and inactive urban areas that discourage pedestrian activity.
The Series C H I N A B E S T P R A C T I C E S : A LT E R N AT I V E S TA N D A R D S T O O L K I T
How it Works C H I N A B E S T P R A C T I C E S : A LT E R N AT I V E S TA N D A R D S T O O L K I T
起因 THE WHY
存在问题 THE PROBLEM
阐述问题 DEMONSTRATE
How it Works C H I N A B E S T P R A C T I C E S : A LT E R N AT I V E S TA N D A R D S T O O L K I T
分析替选标准 ANALYZE IT
例证其合理性 PROVE IT
例证其合理性 PROVE IT