[1] Seascape Resurgence Elevating Urban Resilience Amid Rising rivers Group work（Qianwen Wang,Xiaorui Wu） Date: Autumn 2023 (12 Weeks) Site: Camden city, New Jersey, U.S. Role: Design, Drawing, and Programming Area:7.54km2
Camden, NJ, a city grappling with the detrimental effects of rising sea levels, frequent flooding, high crime rates, and pervasive poverty, takes center stage in the Camden Waterfront Resilience and Revitalization Project. This crucial undertaking seeks to bolster the city's resilience against flooding by constructing robust levees, establishing interconnected open spaces along the waterfront, and fueling economic revitalization. Moreover, the project involves developing multifunctional landscape installations and a user-friendly mobile app. These installations offer both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits, strategically placed along the waterfront to provide lighting, alarm systems, and weather information. The mobile app complements these installations, fostering community engagement by enabling users to explore nearby spaces, receive realtime flood alerts and weather forecasts, and access emergency assistance. It also encourages environmental participation through a tree adoption feature.
GUIDEBOOK FOR THE NEW COASTLINE
[2] [1] Diving Into Nature Constructing a Multi-Species Coexisting Urban Ecological Corridor Individual Work Date: Autumn and Winter 2023 (12 Weeks) Site: Nanshan District, Shenzhen , China Role: Design, Drawing, and Programming Area:3.97km2
The environmental crisis and the outbreak of the pandemic have prompted a reevaluation of the relationship between humans and other life forms in urban settings. The "14th FiveYear Plan" (extending to 2035) designates Shenzhen as a pilot city for ecological civilization construction. In this context, we advocate for the inclusion of non-human species in the definition of citizenship as we transition from a human-centric society to one of regenerative coexistence. This project, based on urban densification and biodiversity conflicts, explores how urban design can reshape the symbiotic relationships among humans, technology, and nature. Utilizing ArcGIS, the project reconstructs new ecological corridors, while Grasshopper is employed to develop parametric structures along these corridors. The aim is to create spaces that allow for harmonious coexistence between humans and animals, incorporating vertical greening and rooftop gardens at various scales to support this vision.
The History and Development of Shenzhen From a Remote Fishing Village to an International Modern City
Ecological Corridor Construction
Site Existing barriers & Dpportunities
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[3] [1] Historic City Revitalization Program Integration of Urban Slum Redevelopment with Ancient Temple Cultural Axis Individual Work Date: Summer 2023 (12 Weeks) Site: Wanshou Temple in Haidian District, Beijing , China Role: Design, Drawing, and Programming Area:0.20km2
Beijing, as the capital of China, has experienced over 30 years of development and has achieved prosperity in most areas. However, there are still some shantytown areas that do not fit in with the surrounding urban landscape. In the vicinity of Wanshou Temple, a historical site located in the Haidian District, numerous shantytowns still exist. To address issues such as social isolation among residents and a lack of public spaces, I conducted an analysis of demographic needs based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and designed new spatial nodes and landscaped areas. Furthermore, using Le Corbusier's principles of elevated ground floor design, I created public spaces at the base of the new residential area, allowing people to enjoy more communal activities in a limited space. Most importantly, the new community is intersected by two main axes: culture and commerce, in addition to the residential area. This design not only meets the diverse needs of different groups of people but also connects to the historic Wanshou Temple to the west, breaking away from the previously isolated layout. This revitalization of the site enhances its cultural life.
Location analysis
Old community online Guidebook
Building type
Traffic Analysis
Site Analysis
The site is located in the northwest direction of Xizhimen, Haidian District, Beijing, south of Suzhou Street and north of Zizhu Bridge. To the East is the northwest Third Ring Road, to the South is Wanshou Road and the South River, to the North is the China Grand Theatre, to the West is the Mechanics Institute, and Wanshou Temple Pier across the river. Most of the buildings in the base are dilapidated, which is a typical plot of environmental transformation in shanty towns.
Population analysis
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Analysis
New space structure
How can new types of spaces meet the needs of different populations?
AERIAL VIEW OF NEW COMMUNITY
New community
NODE OF PUBLIC SPACE
Nodes of new community
[4] [1] A Symphony of Nature's Melodies Urban Center Healing Soundscape Park Design Individual Work Date: winter 2022 (12 Weeks) Site:Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Nanjing , China Role: Design, Drawing, and Programming Area：0.31km2
Noise pollution is one of the most serious environmental pollution problems facing society today, which can cause serious damage to people's physical and mental health. Taking sound as a clue, the site utilizes undulating terrain and vegetation planting to reduce noise. Through the masking effect of the human ear, devices such as wind chimes and wind walls are installed at different nodes to mask noise through the sound generated by the wind, and create a habitat suitable for birds, attracting birds to stay and sing, allowing natural sounds to calm people's hearts. There is also a meditation space in the venue, and an anechoic chamber is set up therein, enabling people to find themselves in peace and explore their hearts inwardly. The natural green plant space is arranged outside the anechoic room. Entering the natural green vegetation area from the silent environment of the anechoic room makes the auditory senses sensitive, making it possible to infinitely amplify sounds that cannot be perceived at ordinary times, making it easier for people to capture natural sounds. Finally, various functional areas are connected through corridors, enabling visitors to experience different sound scenes. By improving and improving the quality of the environment, people can coexist harmoniously with the environment, thereby playing a positive role in healing the soul.
Site Selection
Research Record auditory perspective
[5] [1] Other works Model Crafting and Painting Exhibition