WenjunZhu's UD/LA Portfolio 20-23

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.

03 USME NATIONAL PARK

Expand The Sponge System Down To Protect Paramo From Urban Expansion

Location: Bogota, Colombia Time: 2023.1- 2023.5

Team: Hanfei Fu, Wenjun Zhu, Jiani Dai, Xiutong Yu

Instructors: Kate Orff, Dilip Da Cunha, Geeta Mehta, E Thaddeus Pawlowski, Cesar Delgado, Adriana Chavez, Maria Palomares Samper

The Tunjuelo River, which originates in the Sumapaz Paramo south of Bogota, is a vital source of water for the city. However, ill-managed growth of the city has endangered both river and community, causing landslides, flooding, and pollution. Usme National Park aims to revitalize the ecosystem of the Tunjuelo River and strengthen the connection between the city and the Paramo. The strategy includes cleaning the river, establishing ecological buffers, creating sustainable communities for a clean watershed, and promoting eco-tourism to highlight the importance of Sumapaz Paramo's protection. We foresee Usme National Park being a vital catalyst in restructuring south Bogota, providing people with a natural resource while enhancing the environment.

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1992

2023

Tunjuelo river worked as a portable water source

The city extracted concrete along riverland

Pollution, flooding, a dried sponge

01 Urban Expansion In Process

The urban area is expanding. It is taking MUISCA traditional farmland and heritage. Farmers have to look for higher farmland even near the paramo.

02 Landfill Mountain With Landslide

The only landfill of Bogota, Doña Juana landfill, is in proximity to the Tunjuelo River. It is polluting the environment through the waste liquid and toxic gas.

03 Mining Activities Causing Barren Lands

Following mining activity, there has been a surge in the construction of self-built housing amidst barren mountains. Residents in these areas are exposed to housing risks and air pollution, which are causing significant suffering.

THE TRANSITION PROCESS

First, We propose to Filter the river by reshaping the riparian zone, establishing buffer areas, and restoring native species. Second, we want to Connect through the Sponge of Culture. We want to create an experiential trial to absorb the indigenous culture and engage people in local activities. Last, we want to Activate through the Sponge of Densification. It can absorb excessive urban expansion, and transform it into sustainable communities through green infrastructures.

SPONGE SYSTEM

We envision PARAMO and USME as a huge sponge that not only preserves clean water but also enriches the local culture. This transformation process can absorb the natural resources found on the site and convert them into a better living environment

Activities

Infrastructure Vegetation

Tourism/ Educaton Sustainable Community

Clean Water

Pollution (Waste/ Mining)

Losing Culture (MUISCA/ Culture Identity)

Urban Expansion

Ecosystem Sponge

Culture Sponge

Community Sponge

THREE TESTING FABRICS OF THE NATIONAL PARK

Based on 3 different fabrics, we chose highland, Usme Community and Cemex as our testing sites. We will test the three strategies connect, filter, connect and activate to create a new vision for Usme National Park.

Our design will preserve the Paramo ecosystem, while expanding permeable soil to foster sustainable agricultural and urban expansion.

01 TUNJUELO HIGHLAND

02 USME COMMUNITY

03 CEMEX MINE

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GIFTS FROM THE SEA

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

STEP 1 Restore the Ecosystem: Resist environmental threats

STEP 2 Rebuild The Sea Salt Industry: Protection of cultural heritage

STEP 3 Expand Tourism: Combination of education and environmentalprotection

Habitat Breakwaters Sustainable Floating Boardwalk Parking Lot Main Salt Fields

Ecological Aquatic Ponds ( abandoned salt field ) )

Salt Field Interactive Platform Amphitheater Existing Villager Pond

Settlement Buffer Zone Ancient Village Settlement

Restored Typical Mangrove Habitat ( abandoned salt field ) Visitor Center Ancient Salt Tower

Restored Mangrove Meadow Habitat ( abandoned salt field ) Viewing Pavilion Salt Product Market

RESTORE THE ECOSYSTEM

Resist Environmental Threats

TOOLKIT

Clean Water

Impurities

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. N/P

Eastern Oyster

Stabilize the slope and filter water

Abandoned Limestone Salt Tank

Effectively attract oyster seedlings

Tidal Planter

Create a habitat for shore -line animals

Dig And Pile Abandoned Salt Field

Restored Mangrove Meadow Habitat

Restored Typical Mangrove Habitat

Ecological Aquatic Ponds hightide hightide lowtide lowtide COASTAL RESILIENCE_GIFTS FROM THE SEA ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY| BLA

EXPAND TOURISM

Combination Of Education And Environmental Protection

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

SEA

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

SALT FIELDS

MANGROVE

Boardwalk

Guide the route and protect the salt fields

Viewing Deck

Get close to the salt fields

Pavilion

See the overall scene

Amphitheater

Watch the performance on the water stage

Mangrove buffer

Forest Walk

Enjoy the quiet forest

Wetland

Tourists are surrounded by water at high tide

Platform

Boardwalk

Canal and farmers' path

WUHAN WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION

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.

Professional Project, Urban Design Internship

Company: AECOM, Shanghai

Location: Wuhan, China Time: 2023 Summer

Team Member: Dian Pan,Wenjun Zhu

Supervisor: YuHeng Chiang

FENGXIAN DISTRICT MASTER PLANNING

Engaged in the initial land use planning phase, shaping the sustainable development framework for Shanghai's Fengxian District.

Professional Project, Urban Design Internship Company: AECOM, Shanghai

Location: Shanghai, China Time: 2023 Summer

Team Member: Dian Pan,Wenjun Zhu Supervisor: YuHeng Chiang