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01 FILTER ISLAND

Academic Project, Competition Project

Award: Excellent Award of Student Design Competition of 2020 China

Landscape Architecture Education Conference

Location: Hangzhou, China Time: 2020.9-2020.12

Type: Group Work Tutor: Yuting Xie

Sanjiang Confluence Island is located at the confluence of Fuchun, Puyang and Qiantang river. In past several decades, many industrial zones and livestock farms along the Oiantang River Basin have discharged a large amount of sewage, which caused harm to Sanjiang Confluence Island’s fragile ecosystem seriously. Besides, the endless expansion of fish ponds on the island also destroyed the wetland. Many animals lost their habitats. And the destruction of ecosystem in turn impacted the development of industry. So the villagers on th island are now facing serious economic and ecological problems.

An Elastic Filter Device For Qiantang River

The wetland on the island are degraded because the expansion of fish ponds and the intensification of river pollution from farmland and industrial plants. The lost of wetland impacts the bio-diversity of habitat and the self-purification capacity.

The idea of the project is to establish a natural restoration framework to utilize nature's own regenerative power. Specifically, we try to reconstruct the

water system and redesign the layout of the fish ponds to catch the storm water runoff and filter the water. The project is phases into 3 stages. After about 50 years, 30% fish ponds will be transformed into a series of bio-ponds or restored to wetlands to fully function as the storm water filter infracture. Those newly established wetlands will become healthy habitats to the surrounding wildlife.

River Catcher

Diversion structure plan is the most important strategy of our program, the project tries to construct diversion canal to connect river water system and purification system so as to make filter island play the role of purifying the water. There are two main goals for the construction of water inlet: introducing as much river water as possible and minimizing erosion of river banks. Through the test of different angle layouts and calculation of water volume, we come to the conclusion that the most effective state for water diversion construction.

1. SITE OF DIVERSION CANAL

2. OPTIMAL ANGLE SIMULATION & SHAPE OF DIVERSION CANAL

Intersection Angle= 60。 Intersection Angle= 90。

After simulation, it is found that when the device is set at 90。, the blocking of sediment is the most effective, but it will reduce the amount of water entering the island. When the device is set at 30。, the diversion volume of water is the largest and it can also effectively prevent bank erosion. So it is the best choice.

CHEMICAL PLANT Agricultural Pollution Agricultural Pollution Heavy Metals P COD TN NH4+

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Staged Purification System

By redesigning the layouts of the fish ponds, the project create two main water ways as purification system. The polluted water would be treated by phases: sedimentation, plant filtration to reduce

different kinds of harmful substances in water and aeration to increase oxygen in water. The material we use to connect and separate water system are all ecofriendly, which is built in combination with local plants and terrain.

Two Main Water Ways

02 EMBRACING AGRARIAN LIFE

Ecological Planning For A Shared Edible Garden

Academic Project, Graduation Design

Location: Hangzhou, China Time: 2021.2-2021.6

Type: Individual Work Tutor: Hong Zhou, email: lilyzhou@zju.edu.cn

In Qingshan village, Hangzhou, a unique garden initiative transforms an inn's backyard by respecting local agricultural practices and natural conditions. This project crafts an aesthetically pleasing, economically viable edible garden, prioritizing the growth of native crops. It not only provides a hands-on educational experience for urban visitors about sustainable agriculture but also explores synergies with the village's broader tourism development.

WHAT LIMITATIONS OF THE SITE ?

Analysis Of Planting Conditon

Through study of soil temperature, precipitation, composition of soil and depth of soil, the project concluded the vegetables resistant to moisture and high temperature are the best choice. Besides, by recording the runoff of rain water, the plan could be arranged more reasonably.

Due to the fierce competition in modern life, people are more likely to enjoy themselves in village.

The activities that give people opportunities to EXPERIENCE NATURE AND AGRICULTURE WORK are the most attractive.

The existing conditon requires the project to CONNECT different parts of backyard more closely and CLASSIFY vegetables before planting them.

HOW DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS THINK ABOUT IT ?

Problem: Remote Dining Area

Suggestion from visitors: Expect a new dining area

Problem: Single Tourism Attraction

Suggestion from inn manager: Create different scenery types

Problem: Far from bus stops

Suggestion from inn guests: Increase activities in backyard

FAMILY VISITOR

son- 7 years old

"Bring children to experience nature; Hope to eat more conveniently"

Problem: Lack of activities

Suggestion from inn guests: Strengthen relationship with other B&Bs

INN GUEST

Ms. Zhou- 32 years old

"Really hope to relieve from the pressure of work in the city"

Problem: Single Planting Pattern

Suggestion from inn guests: Transform to experiential landscape

Problem: Large idle space

Suggestion from inn manager: Reuse and design space

Through interview and investigation, we summarize 5 main functions the backyard should create.

INN OWNER

YECAO- 60 years old

"I love nature and flowers; And I hope to make new friends in my inn"

And the best choice for meet all this demands could be A EDIBLE GARDEN !

A Place for Catering and Communication

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ProvideAgricultural Products

As our B&B and kitchen garden attracting more people, we cooperate with other existing B&Bs near the reservoir and farmland, so guests and visitors will have more oppotunities to live and experience different landscape. The cooperation not only helps villagers to increse income, but also create A CLOSER COMMUNITY !

Ecological Restoration and Salt Industrial Renewal of Ancient Sea Salt Field

Academic Project

Location: Danzhou, Hainan, China

Date: 2021.10-2021.12

Type: Individual Work

Tutor: Cindy Xu, e-mail: lelezhuxule@126.com

Restore The Ecosystem

The site is facing up to the challenges including mangrove degradation, coastal erosion, decline in seawater quality and other problems, which seriously threatens the production of sea salt. To build up a productive landscape, we need to establish a sustainable ecosystem. The introduction of the breakwaters could help to establish a healthy ecosystem, at the same time to reduce pollution and help the erosion problem. The site had a lot of bare spots. Reintroducing different species of mangroves into the site brings back the diversity of the space and creates a very high value habitat. It can also be used as a resource for the tourism on the site.

Restored Mangrove Meadow Habitat

Restored Typical Mangrove Habitat

Eastern Oyster Tidal Planter

Stabilize the slope and filter water

Abandoned Limestone Salt Tank

Effectively attract oyster seedlings

Create a habitat for shore -line animals

Expand Tourism

Seperated circulation system allows the site to work effeciently as a working landscape to produce the sea salt and at the same time create very rich tourism experience for visitors.

FEEL CHARM OF TRADITIONAL SALT INDUSTRY

1. Science education

2. Productive and performative landscapes

3. Display unique natural coastal scenery

HUMAN INTERACTION WITH DIFFERENT AREA

Fish Pond

Some fishs are cultivated in the abandoned salt fields

Floating Boardwalk

Feel the habitat waterbreaks closely

Platform

Reduce the distance between people and the sea

Boardwalk

Viewing Deck

Guide the route and protect the salt fields

Get close to the salt fields

Pavilion

See the overall scene

Amphitheater

Watch the performance on the water stage

Forest Walk

Enjoy the quiet forest

Wetland

Tourists are surrounded by water at high tide

Mangrove buffer

Platform

Boardwalk

Canal and farmers' path

Revitalization Of A Declining Mall

Location: Atlanta, GA Time: 2022.9- 2022.12

Team: Wenjun Zhu, Hongfeng Wang

Course: Urban Design Studio II

Instructors: Emanuel Admassu

Property is a phase of prosperity that can lead to an improved quality of life and opportunities for the community at a certain time. However, it is used and controlled by capital, and flows with the flow of capital, regardless of the negative effects it causes and leaving behind only the remains of the former prosperity. This kind of Property is an irresponsibility and a disrespect to great memories.

Greenbriar Mall lost its prosperity of capital and consumption, but its role as the center of the community's youth and social activities still made the community consider it as a hood mall. And this phenomenon has inspired our vision for Greenbriar Mall. The project illustrates how the space of greenbriar mall can be intervened and absorbed by the activities of youth, but it was never to discontinue the existing relationship between the community and the Greenbriar Mall.

Unlike other malls in America, youth are being told what they cannot do and where they cannot go, Greenbriar palace should give young people enough imagination and decision-making power, allowing them to decide the functionality of the space by their needs at different times. So space in Greenbriar Palace is mean to be open-ended within certain set-up perimeter. For example, the project will establish garden spaces with seating for community gatherings, convert semi-enclosed areas into workshops and job training centers for youth, and develop semi-circular spaces as amphitheaters or cinemas for events.

WUHAN WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION

Professional Project, Urban Design Internship

Company: AECOM, Shanghai

Location: Wuhan, China Time: 2023 Summer

Team Member: Dian Pan,Wenjun Zhu

Supervisor: YuHeng Chiang

Role: Actively contributed to the metamorphosis of the historic Wuhan Shipyard into a vibrant commercial hub and spearheaded the submission for the AIA Urban Planning project award.

FENGXIAN DISTRICT MASTER PLANNING

Professional Project, Urban Design Internship

Company: AECOM, Shanghai

Location: Shanghai, China Time: 2023 Summer

Team Member: Dian Pan,Wenjun Zhu

Supervisor: YuHeng Chiang

Role: Engaged in the initial land use planning phase, developed the sustainable development plan for Shanghai's Fengxian District.

07 CREATION OF A FLOOD MODELING CENTER

Location: Miami- Dade County

Time: 2024.1- 2024.5

Course: Landuse and Environmental Modeling

Tutor: Michael Fichman

Establishing the FIMPC is a critical step in combating the flood risks brought about by climate change. By centralizing expertise and technology, we can better assess and forecast future risks, providing a solid scientific foundation for decisions at local, regional, and national levels. By acting now, we can effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change, protecting people and infrastructure from future flood threats.

Financial Support:

Analysis of Local Mitigation Strategies (LMS) Projects Distribution reveals that each municipality’s financial commitment and funding allocation for flood response vary. This also might reflect the different levels of external financial aid and the varying degrees of public and stakeholder awareness about flooding response.

Inter-Municipal Cooperation:

The efficacy of FIMPC is challenged by disparate objectives across municipalities and regulatory impediments that limit data sharing and cross-jurisdictional collaboration.

A D AE VE AH X 1-feet Sea Level Rise Prediction

FEMA Flood Zones:

This map shows some zones is at high risk of flooding, potentially qualifying as part of the 100-year floodplain.

1- Feet SLR:

Predicting a 1-foot sea level rise reveals significant threats to Miami, underscoring the urgent need to establish FIMPC.

Maximum Envelope of Water

20 feet

Storm Surge Zones:

5 feet

The threat of storm surge to Miami is also very serious. When the storm surge comes, most areas will be in crisis.

09 THE FABRIC OF GROWTH

Mapping and Collaging Shenzhen's Development

Course: Recombination Urbanism Location: Shenzhen, China

Time: 2023.9-2023.12 Semester: 2023 Fall

Tutor: David Grahame Shane

After the reform and opening up, Shenzhen changed from horizontal dual-core to multi-centered development. From 1978, lots of non-local moved to Shenzhen and became the first generation of builders. It started with Luohu and Baoan County as the core and began to spread the development and construction in all directions.

Master Plan of Peral River Delta Region

Through the expansion of settlements and the enrichment of transportation hubs, the core areas became more connected and formed the metropolitan area.

Shenzhen Changing through Reform and Opening

Old Town Life In Luohu District

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