AECOM WORK COLLECTION 2021

COLLECTION OF WORK IN AECOM (March 2021-Aug 2021) Eden Zhang

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The drawings and Models, as well as conceptual ideas and presentation layout in this collection are all my original works with the guidance from my colleagues and supervisor in AECOM. This collection only shows part of my work during my internship in AECOM (Shanghai).

I would like to express my gratitute to my main mentor: Ye Sun, whose teaching and support urged me to challenge myself to a higher level. In addition, I would like to specially appreciate my supervisors: Lee Parks and Steven Yu, for their valuable advice and support on my personal development.

Last but not least, l want to thank my teammates and colleagues who helped me constantly, who coloured my life in these days. They are Jingjing, Dong, Roger, Bill, Tony, Sid, Aaron, Echo Pan, Guangyu, Daisy...

Yizhan(Eden) Zhang MLA Landscape Architecture The Bartlett, UCL, UK BLA Landscape Architecture Nanjing Forestry University, China.

Email: ucbqzh5@ucl.ac.uk Tel: +86 15722926878

CONTENTS

TAOPU FOREST PARK AND SURROUNDING Urban Landscape Design Competition 桃浦森林公园及周边地区 城市和园林景观设计竞赛 MINHANG WATERFRONT Urban Landscape Design Competition 闵行滨江 城市景观设计竞赛 INNOVATION TOWN Conceptual Urban Design for Leading Chinese Tech Firm (Client: Confidential) 科技小镇数字产业社区 城市设计 WUJIANG HIGH SPEED RAILWAY NEW TECH CITY Master Plan and Urban Design 吴江高铁科创新城 总体规划及城市设计 OTHER WORKS AND EXPERIENCES (Work In Process) 其他项目与经历

TAOPU FOREST PARK AND SURROUNDING Urban Landscape Design Competition 桃浦森林公园 及周边地区 城市和园林景观 设计竞赛

Duration: 23 April - 28 June Location: Taopu, Shanghai Type: Teamwork Competition Roles in team: Site Analysis, Concept Visualization, 3D Modeling, Rendering, Graphic Design

Site Analysis

Study the site in the context of Shanghai’s Outer Ring Green Belt to find its positioning and importance.

Software in use: GIS, Google Earth, Photoshop, Illustrator

Perspective from Outer Loop Starting Point

The current memorial stone is highlighted to create an iconic Outer Loop Starting Point with rich planting and micro-topography. The view is chosen to illustrate how existing community spaces could be enhanced whilst celebrating its heritage.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

1: The tree trunk symbolizes outer ring of Shanghai; 2: Branches symbolize the existing ecocorridor; 3: The flower indicate the blue in the site, with five branch canals extend to different directions.

4: The leaves demonstrate the future park loop around new city and the green space along the canals and roads.

5: Eventually, the planned Xinyang District as fruit developed inside the substrate.

Concept GIF Frames

The growth of a peach tree illustrates the phasing and future blue print of a smart city.

Perspective from Forest Meeting Modules

The meeting modules scattered along the forest pathway are composed of meeting units of different scales individually or in combination. Immersed in the fresh air in the woods, the meeting modules provide functions for meetings, indoor and outdoor presentations, fitness and entertainment.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

Perspective from Pet Park

The pet park is enclosed with stepped seats and hedge. Multiple facilities and playgrounds create a safe and joyful experience for both pets and their hosts. In the process of creating this drawing, I learnt how to create a space for pets in public space.

Pictures on the right are WIP modifications.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

Perspective from Open Lawn

The pathway circle and surrounding woods draw an open lawn in the middle for public events such as outdoor movie night and live show.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

MINHANG WATERFRONT Urban Landscape Design Competition

Diagram A

Site Restoration

闵行滨江城市景观设计竞赛 Duration: 27 April - 29 May Location: Minghang, Shanghai Type: Teamwork Competition Roles in team: Site Analysis, Rendering, Analytical Drawings, Physical Modeling

Diagram B

Terrain with Multi-function

Diagram C

Eco-system and Urban Sponge

Perspective from Water Street

Software in use: Sketch Up, Lumion, Photoshop

Energy Park

Zen Garden

Hill Park

Woodland

Sectional Perspective (Before Notation)

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

Perspective from Cultural and Creative Plaza

Relying on the existing industrial structure, the cultural and creative plaza provides a flexible and resiliant space for a series of activities such as exhibitions, performances, markets, and technology shows.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Lumion, Photoshop

Diagram A

Diagram B

Waterfront slow traffic system and green space parallel to the river

Industrial Structure as new green space and activities place

Diagram C

Vertical waterfront axis connecting urban hub

Software in use: Sketch Up, Photoshop

Diagram D

Green belt along the main axis

Perspective from Water Screen Theater

The water screen theater transformed from the facade structure of an industrial warehouse becomes the visual center of the site.

The combination of technological waterscape and smart paving forms a fresh and interactive experience.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Lumion, Photoshop

Physical Model

In the two days hands-on production and supervision in the model factory, I learned several physical model making skills. Furthermore, I gained a more accurate sense on the specific scale and space in the design.

INNOVATION TOWN Conceptual Urban Design for Leading Chinese Tech Firm (Client: Confidential) 科技小镇数字产业社区城市设计 Duration: July 2- July 14 Location: Nanhu Lake, Hangzhou Type: Teamwork Competition Roles in team: Landscape Concept Design, Rendering Perspective from Green Corridor to the Mountain

Concept Specification

Software in use: Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint

Perspective from Community Linear Space

In modern residential community, interactive wave lawn, dichroic glass boxes, modular planting boxes and other landscape elements are added to create a lively atmosphere. High-Tech and smart facilities are utilized to involve interaction and participation in the place.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

吴江高铁科创新城 总体规划及城市设计

Master Plan and Urban Design of Wujiang High Speed Railway New Tech City Duration: May 23-Aug 13 Location: Wujiang, Suzhou Type: Teamwork Competition Roles in team: Concept Visualization, 3D Modeling, Rendering, Graphic Design

Birdview from Peach Blossom Island

Following the existing polder context on the island, the landscape will evolve into a traditional Chinese scene with thousands of peach trees blossoming in the spring. Landscape path along the polder lines and water.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

Presentation Template Design

Cover Page

Content Page

Landscape Concept Page

A series of PPT template for the final presentation.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Photoshop, Powerpoint

Dividing Page

Big Picture of Twelve Scenic Spots

The Chinese style painting depicts an epitome of twelve scenes created in the design. Surrounding the water lies on the existing polders and fields, the landscape elements within convey the design spirits and methods in the project.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Photoshop, IPad Procreate

Perspective from Lotus Wetland

Lotus is planted on the edge of the wetland on the east side of the high-speed railway station, forming a pure and wild scene where metasequoia, slash pine and landscape grass and lotus fusion symbiosis.

Pictures on the right are WIP modifications.

Software in use: Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop

Roof Garden Update Plan 2021 (Existing Condition)

OTHER WORKS AND EXPERIENCES (Work In Process) 其他项目与经历

Roof Garden Update Plan 2021 (Proposal)

AECOM (Shanghai) Roof Garden Update Plan KIC 481 Digital Park Landscape Design 2021 Community Garden Festival Kunming Jinyun TOD Urban Design Huili School East Courtyard Revitalization Pudong Shimao Commercial Plaza Landscape Design

1 Landscape Bench for Huili School East Courtyard Revitalization

2 Playground for Pudong Shimao Commercial Plaza

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3 Landscape Structure for Taopu Forest Park and Surrounding

4 Outdoor furniture for Roof Garden Update Plan 2021

WIP 3D Modeling

Software in use: Rhino, Sketch Up

Diagram for Kunming Jinyun TOD Software in use: Sketch Up, Illustrator

2021 Community Garden Festival

Volunteer in AECOM’s market stall, engaging with the community and local stakeholders. Joining AECOM’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) work as a local business at KIC.

Roof Garden Flower Box Design and Construction in AECOM (Shanghai) April 2021