LUHUADANG WETLAND PARK Team work_2016
XINGHUA FARMSTEAD Team work_2017
BALTIC-SAGE LINK Personal work_2018
OTHER WORKS Personal work_2018
Landscape Architecture Portfolio Ximing Chen
PERSONAL STATEMENT My name is Ximing Chen (Anya). I am now studing Graduate Diploma for Architecture at INTO Newcastle University, I studied Landscape Archtecture as an undergraduate at Nanjing Forestry University. I am interested in travelling and photography, which help me to learn more from attactive views. CONTENTS
LUHUADANG WETLAND PARK
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[Team work] Time:2016 Autumn Smester Project Location:Nanjing,China Instructors:Ximing Chen,Chu Zhao,Ziyan Chen,Gang Cheng,He Li,Jiahui Liu
XINGHUA FARMSTEAD
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[Team work] Time:2017 Spring Smester Project Location:Nanjing,China Instructor:Ximing Chen,Chu Zhao,Ziyan Chen,Gang Cheng,He Li,Jiahui Liu
BALTIC-SAGE LINK
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[Personal work] Time:2018 Smester 1 Project Location: Newcastle, UK
EXTRA WORKS
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[Personal work] Time:2018 Smester 1 Project Location: Newcastle, UK
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LUHUADANG WETLAND PARK [Team work] Time:2016 Autumn Smester Project Location:Nanjing,China Instructors:Ximing Chen,Chu Zhao,Ziyan Chen,Gang Cheng,He Li,Jiahui Liu
In Wuhu, the number of birds was greatly reduced and the land is barren in recent years. The wetland Park used to be an uncultivated wasteland, consisting of water systems, farmland and lotus root ponds. Residents who lived near by the Wetland park would throw rubbish into the site. The plan is trying to reuse the wasteland in different ways: First is to purify the water. Second is to use the original plants to create ornamental landscape, and protect the wild and native birds in Wuhu city. 02
Upupa epops Centropus bengalensis
Anthus spinoletta
Streptopelia orientalis Egretta
Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Cuculus canorus Phasianus colchicus Tadorna ferruginea
site located
Ardea cinerea
cities where birds stay during migration Alauda
Cuculus canorus Spring
Autumn
4-5
9-10
season month
Mainly for summer migratory birds, some traveling birds,they usually come to the site during September to October,and go back to northern China during April to May.
Acrocephalus bistrigiceps Summer
Tadorna ferruginea Winter Cuculus canorus
season They can be find in south and southeast China during the migration time,this kind of birds come to the site in winter,then go back to northern China in summer.
Centropus bengalensis
Phasianus colchicus Larus argentatus
year-round The breeding period is March to August.
Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Anthus spinoletta year-round
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They are common in alpine meadows and grassy plateaus between 2,700 and 4,400 meters above sea level.
Ardea cinerea
Centropus bengalensis
The main site to protect birds. main plants in the site.
Eco-island
oxidation pond fish pond
anaerobic settling pond
The water is mainly from the south to the north.In the middle,use eco-islands and different elevation to control the flow of water,and the water can be purified when pass through the park.
Water forest
Birds island Separated by the water system,these islands are planted with matasequoia,sequoias and local trees,and these islands are connected by wooden bridges so that boats can cross islands.
The bird protect area,mainly distributed with reeds and fish ponds,is specially established for the protection of rare birds and their living environment.
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Eco-island
This is the place have water purification process, the water system in the wetland park is mainly purified by going through this place. Planting local aquatic plants in this area and creating ecological chain is an important way to improve the ecological environment.
Raised brick of the bottom
Planting Design
Pretreatment system
Stream Oxidation ditch
Lemna minor
Eichhorinia
crassipes
Phragmites australis
Typha orientalis Presl
Nelumbo nucifera
Zizania latifolia
Nelumo nucifera Gaertn
Acorus calamus
Paddling pools
Cyperus alternifolius
Nymphaea
Anaerobic
Stone bench
Dabble area
landscape planting tank Carbon dioxide
Nymphaea
Oxygen
Liquid oxygen tank Plant purification tank
Herbivorous fishes Submerged plants,waterstopping plants and floating plants fixed solar energy,provide habitats for zooplankton and microorganisms
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Carnivorous fishes Zoobentho(snails and shells) Algae (primary producer)
Waterfowl build their
Waterfowl
Microbial decomposition of biological remains
The root system absorbs nitrogen phosphate and other inorganic salts
According to the current situation, the original fish ponds are connected to the area and connected with the reed marshes.Combined with water purification system, the original vegetation is preserved and transformed into the natural waterfront forest.
Water forest
The floating forest is the buffer zone in front of bird island. Visitors can go through the forest by boat, or they can go ashore and have a rest in the forest. Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Taxodium ascendens Brongn
Taxodium distichum
Pontederia cordata
Arundo donax
relax
Lie in a hammock
Sightseein on boardwalk
Look at stars with telescope
Boating
Bird-watching
Activities in water forest
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Birds island This is a semi-open area for tourists, the main purpose is to protect the existing wild birds in Wuhu city and attract overwintering birds to stay, the site is planted with many local trees to provide a habitat for birds.
Aegithalos concinnus
Sturnus sericeus
Rhododendron pulchrum sweet
Symplocos paniculata
Ligustrum quihoui
Tadorna ferruginea
Dendranthema rhombifolium
Cuculus canorus bakeri
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Rosa multiflora
Celtis sinensis
Cinnamomum camphora
Anthus spinoletta
Bubulcus ibis
Broussonetia papyrifera
cygnus Anas platyrhynchos
Osmanthus fragrans
Phalacrocorax carbo
Cortaderia selloana
Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Sagittaria sagittifolia
Larus argentatus
Amaurornis akool
Phragmites australis
Ardea cinerea
Iris pseudacorus
Vicia sepium
Phasianus colchicus Centropus bengalensis
Ceratophyllum Pontederia demersum cordata
Elaeocarpus decipiens
Tthalia Nymphaea Potamogeton dealbata fraser crispus
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1990s Emperor qianlong found this place is rich in purple bamboo, named here as Xinghuang.
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1920s Bamboo forests have been destroyed, and the population has increased to form streets.
1949s After setting up towns and villages, government began to develope industry.
2015 Highway has been opened, it means the transmission of Xinhuang is more convenient.
Pastures, orchards and fish ponds
people can enjoy views in the area, sit ting under the trees and having communication with others can help people relax themselves.
There is a huge lake here, so the site has boating avtivities, people can enjoy their spare time on the boat, relaxing for a whole afternoon.
Also the site will bring in fish fry, where people can fish and roast their own fish.
There are lots of fruit trees in the site, children and adult can enjoy picking fruits and making jam.
Jam house Fish processing house
Restaurant
A huge area of grassland with lots of cattle and sheep, people can milk the cows, and the wool from the sheep can be sent to a processing plant for making productions.
Another area of grassland is an equestrian farm, people can ride a horse around the site.
Wooden house
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Prairie and flower sea
MARCH---MAY
centaurea cyanus
tulipa gesneriana
gypsophila paniculata
hyacinthus orientalis
JUNE---AUGUST
There is animal husbandry on the prairie. Tourists can participate in wool processing, milking, horse riding and other activities. The animal husbandry can be sold to the outside after processing in the processing room of the site. Next to the prairie is a fruit forest, where visitors can help themselves to pick fruits. The flowers in the flower sea can also be packaged and sold, and the flower sea is also the best viewing location of the site.
verbena bonariensis
cosmos bipinnata
papaver rhoeas
SEPTEMBER---OCTOBER
The original topography is about five meters high on both sides of the dam,we treated it with gentle slope,to combines the landscape characteristics of the flower field.The effect of the flower sea has been extended in the vertical direction,and increase the ornamental area of the flower sea.
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lavandula
cleome spinosa
cosmos sulphureus
zinnia elegans
helianthus annuus
brassica campestris
Camping forest
Now
Year 5
Year 10
Year 15
Year 20
Year 25
The site is barren with few trees.
Start planting trees to build an ecological cycle.
Gradually evolved into a forest,people can walk into here.
Wooden walkways were built to guide visitors to the site.
Built wooden houses where visitors can stay.
Tents are placed and visitors can camp on the site. 12
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BALTIC-SAGE LINK [Personal work] Time:2018 Autumn Smester Project Location: Newcastle, UK
The challenge is to develop an inspiring concept for an improved pedestrian connection between the Sage and the BALTIC, it should have a disabled access route raise from 0 to 14 meters high. The site is located at Gateshead, there are two landmarks in Gateshead, one is concert hall, another is art museum. On the other side of the Tyne river is Newcastle, there are lots of old buildings been kept from 1800 till now..
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transportation around the site
Because I was focuse on the history of Newcastle, my concept is to referencing history and looking forward for future. The site is located in Gateshead, between Baltic and Sage, is an important link between Newcastle and Gateshead. Newcastle was famous for heavy industies and shipbuilding, but in more recent times,Newcastle has to undergone major changes as these industries closed. Despite dramatic unemployment and associated social problems, the region managed to reinvent itself from the 1980's onwards and is today an essential regional hub for education.
View of SAGE
View of Millennium Bridge
View of BALTIC
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Plaza Tyne River Entrance
S Shore Rd Royal Naval Reserve Unit Entrance beech
Activity area
Sitting area
birch
holly
Plan of the site
glass
Referencing Historical Materials
Wood
Concrete
Steel (black)
Steel (red)
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Section of activity area to show materials
Steel
Concrete
Wood
The ramp can help disabled people go to all levels. Because I was focus on industial, so I am trying to use heavy materials to show industrial elements, the problem is that it would cause dark space, so I create two key spaces to make shelter and light come into the site, and I thought about using the structure to support the ramp, then it gradually became decoration and support.
Site model
Model of activity area
These are different angle of activity area, people can walk on the ramp to enjoy sunshine, also people who walk under the ramp also can have shelter to avoid dark space. The hollow structure can create a connection of people on the ramp and people under the ramp.
Model of sitting area
These are different angle of sitting area, from this structure I came up with the idea of making structure to support my ramp and use it in most part of my ramp. It can easily create shelter and a relaxing area for people to have a rest.
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EXTRA WORKS
The Apollo Pavilion is a piece of public art which is located in Peterlee, This structure is built on top of the river and serves as a connection between the two sides of the river, it is using different types of concrete, and the shadow attracted me a lot.
Different materials in the site
These sketches were done after I have been to Newcastle so far, they are located at Gateshead and Easington Village. 17