Landscapes, as an intermediary between physical materials and conceptual values, play a valuable role in encouraging openness in a world where policies and governance are unpredictable and environmental concerns become increasingly worrying.
I tried to solve real-world problems by reshaping physical spaces, explor ed the ways landscapes articulated emotions apart from physical materials, and attempted to achieve a dynamic balance between physical materials and our beliefs and values. And I hope that my designs can not only cover both the physical materials and emotions but also encourage action through space designs, thereby affecting people's beliefs and values. Design is my channel through which I can talk directly with the world.
This collection mainly contains my studio works, which will embody the landscape's openness from three different levels.
URBAN WILDNESS REBIRTH
Carbon-rewilding Experiments
BREAKING THE ISOLATED LANDSCAPE
Envisioning a Productive Urban Future for Tai Lam Chung
THE RHYTHM OF BAMBOO
Vietnamese Traditional Bamboo Art And Culture Space Design
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
Time-Transcending Transformation In Binh Chanh‘s Farming Landscape
URBAN WILDNESS REBIRTH 01
CARBON-REWILDING EXPERIMENTS OF URBAN NATURE RESERVE
Academic | Team Work, 3-5/2022
Advisor | HonTa Chien
Contribution | Site Analysis, Master Plan Design, Strategy Drawing, Agroforestry Ecosystem Design and Visualization, Renderings Drawing
The site is located in a local nature reserve in London city with great ecological background conditions and urban biodiversity improving potentiality. However, due to habitat loss caused by fields damaged and lack of adequate habitat types, this site is going through with biodiversity loss and it’s a typical carbon emissions during rainy season.
In this project, rewilding approach has been applicated to solve the problem of biodiversity loss. At the same time, the increase of biomass, resulting in transforming carbon emissions into the carbon sink. Eventually, targeted biodiversity improvement and carbon sink design are carried out on the site to provide abundant habitat assemblage types. With public participation, a harmonious living system will achieve.
CARBON-REWILDING ADDRESSES BIODIVERSITY LOSS
AND CARBON EMISSIONS
Carbon-rewilding is a typical natured-based solutions. It does so against a backdrop of the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss in the Anthropocene. This project fosters conversations and generates strategys that address our relationships to the non-human entities and environments around us. Finally, dynamic urban habitats will be created and carbon sink will be achieved.
DISTRIBUTION OF WILDLIFE HABITATS
ACCESSIBILITY & CONNECTIVITY
ECOSYSTEM VULNERABILITY
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
London Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames TolworthTolworth Court Farm Fields
Egret
Brimstone Butterfly
Eurasian Beaver
Marsh Grasshopper
HABITATS-BASED DESIGN DESIGN ECOSYSTEM TYPES
MASTER PLAN
MAIN CONCEPT: 4C MODEL
CARBON: Carbon sink
CHAIN: Ecosphere
CORES: Rewilding through four habitats CO-EXISTENCE: Harmonious coexistence between man and nature
DESIGN ECOSYSTEM TYPES
On the basis of micro terrain treatment, the production and free growth of spontaneous plants are used to carry out vegetation rewilding, and the subsequent rewilding process is managed sustainably through seed bank placement. The outdoor classroom provides a natural space for citizens to teach biology, produce planting and experience ecology.
PLATFORM
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From the viewing platform, people can watch grazing and returning birds and butterflies. The government and LMCMP can restart guided walks, organize activities of environmental education and bird watching, let people have enough opportunities to get close to nature.
VIEW FROM BIRD WATCHING
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BREAKING THE ISOLATED LANDSCAPE
ENVISIONING A PRODUCTIVE URBAN FUTURE FOR TAI LAM CHUNG
Academic | Individual Work, 11-12/2023
Advisor | Jason Hilgefort
Location | Tai Lam Chung, Hong Kong Scale | 20ha
Tai Lam Chung is situated in the northwestern part of Hong Kong, and our analysis indicates that the area is experiencing isolation on social, economic, and geographical fronts. Although the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir is a famous landmark, visitors tend to favor other routes with unique historical features for entry, bypassing the Tai Lam Chung area.
In response to this isolation, the project endeavors to bridge the gap between local residents and visitors by establishing a productive landscape that yields tangible benefits. It proposes an integration of productive agriculture with energy production to foster an area where functions of agriculture, energy, and social engagement overlap. This strategy is aimed not just at economic improvement but also at enhancing TLC's allure to visitors, thereby stitching together a community currently segmented by both spatial and societal separation.
Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaics
Recreation platform
Where is Tai Lam Chung?
Tai Lam Chung Coastal Trail is a magnificent scenic route that connects the coast and mountain areas in a part of Hong Kong. Despite the stunning natural beauty of the area, it seems that people are hesitant to venture into this gradually declining region. With the introduction of infrastructure and government institutions such as prisons, this sense of isolation and desolation appears to have been further intensified. Although the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir is a famous landmark, visitors tend to favor other routes with unique historical features for entry, bypassing the Tai Lam Chung area.
Design Concept: A Hybrid Landscape
In response to the challenges of isolation, this project aims to connect local residents and visitors by creating a productive landscape. By overlapping productive agriculture and energy, it seeks to create a place that combines agricultural, energy, and social purposes. This approach will not only improve the economy but also enhance Tai Lam Chung's appeal to visitors, while also working towards sutured communities that have been separated by space and society.
Productive Landscape Sales channels for food products Community Landscape Outdoor Space
Renewable Energy
The Future of Tai Lam Chung
Landscape Experience Of Agrivoltaics
Integrating solar panels with agriculture forms a system known as 'agrivoltaics'. When selecting crops or ground covers, it's essential to choose species that will not only flourish beneath the panels in their local climate but also prove to be profitable in the local markets. For instance, plants like rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), kale (Brassica oleracea), and chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) are well-suited for such systems. By adjusting the amount of light and shade received by the crops through solar tracking structures, a more stable and resilient agricultural and energy system is created. Additionally, this setup offers protection for crops against severe weather conditions, thereby enhancing crop growth and yield.
TypesofEdibleVegetables
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QH=sensibleheatflux(atmosphericheating)
QE=latentheatflux(orevapotranspiration)
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QPV=energytransferredthroughenergyproduction
Integrated Agricultural Sales Park
An integrated agricultural sales park offers a dual opportunity for both visitors and locals. Tourists have the unique experience of harvesting local crops themselves, which they can then take to nearby facilities for processing and packaging. Simultaneously, local farmers benefit from the park's infrastructure by selling their freshly grown produce directly to consumers at the farmers market. This direct-to-consumer model helps farmers gain fair prices and fosters a sense of community by allowing consumers to meet the individuals behind their food.
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THE RHYTHM OF BAMBOO 03
VIETNAMESE TRADITIONAL BAMBOO ART AND CULTURE SPACE DESIGN
Academic | Individual Work, 2-3/2024
Advisor | Ivan Valin, Francisco Cevallos Barragan
Location | Go Vap Park, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Scale | 1.88ha
This installation is located in Go Vap Central Park, Ho Chi Minh City. It aims to infuse the urban landscape with natural elements, paying homage to Vietnam's rich heritage of bamboo craftsmanship—once the soul of everyday life but now overshadowed by modern materials.
Using the AI design tool Midjourney, I've conceptualized spaces that facilitate both performance and repose. The installation draws inspiration from traditional bamboo tools, reinterpreted into architectural forms that create a rhythmic flow within the park's hardscape. Strategic arcs and woven patterns form interactive spaces, ranging from intimate seating to communal areas, celebrating the versatility of bamboo. This project not only respects the past but also serves as a functional, living art piece that engages the community and re-establishes bamboo as a symbol of Vietnamese identity.
SITE ANALYSIS
Site Location This site is centrally located in Ho Chi Minh City's Go Vap Central Park, where multiple pathways intersect. This spot is one of the park's most developed areas, bustling with a variety of activities. It features a basketball court and a red-brick plaza.serving as a popular gathering place for residents to play badminton and dance. It's a good place to bring people together for entertainment and leisure activities.
DESIGN CONCEPT
MIDJOURNEY-GENERATED VISION
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
A TIME-TRANSCENDING TRANSFORMATION IN BINH CHANH‘S FARMING LANDSCAPE
Academic | individual Work
Advisor | Ivan Valin, Francisco Cevallos Barragan
Location | Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Scale | 5500 ha
This project is located in the southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, an area undergoing rapid urbanization. Currently, 67% of the land is agricultural and forest land, contributing only 1.9% to the economy. The government aims to utilize high-tech agriculture to maximize production, promoting koi breeding and aeroponics-farmed vegetables. However, limited funding restricts the number of farmers who can adopt these methods.
Most farmers in Binh Chanh district use traditional VAC systems (orchard, aquaculture, and livestock). This integrated approach allows for resource maximization. Over the next 50 years, agriculture must adapt to urbanization. A localized approach, building upon the VAC system, is needed for a bottom-up transformation.
From 2024, strategies will focus on upgrading VAC systems with technologies like drip irrigation, solar water pumps, and aquaponics, reducing labor costs and improving efficiency. By 2030, with the expansion of industrial zones, recycling initiatives will be introduced to reduce costs and increase income. By 2050, the area will host high-quality residences and be highly industrialized, with a shift towards sustainable practices and urban farming. Collaborative efforts will transform agricultural land use and enhance income from the tertiary sector, promoting a sustainable agricultural future in Binh Chanh.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
A Time-Transcending Transformation in Binh Chanh's Farming Landscape
In the next 50 years, Binh Chanh is set to transform from a suburban area into an urban district. With this significant change, agricultural methods must also adapt to tackle the challenges posed by urbanization. Merely advocating for high-tech solutions is not enough. Instead, a localized approach should be embraced to support farmers through a grassroots agricultural transformation. The overarching strategy involves building upon the traditional VAC system and progressively upgrading, expanding, and transforming agricultural practices over time.
A GROWING PATH
A CROSS SECTION OF CULTURAL MEMORIES IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Academic | Group work, 9-12/2024
Advisor | Long Zuo, Yuxin He
Location | Shengzhen, China
Scale | 23 ha
The Shajing Ancient Town revitalization plan focuses on reviving a historically and culturally significant area in Shenzhen's Bao’an District through a phased development strategy. Drawing on Shajing's rich heritage, including its oyster trade and ancestral traditions, the plan emphasizes a balance between preservation and modernization. A defining feature of the project is its phased approach, with the ancient market ("Gu Xu") and the newer market ("Xin Xu") serving as gateways to attract visitors in the early stages. These entry points are later interconnected by the “Dragon Ridge,” a central pathway linking the two markets to activate the entire area.
The project spans five phases, each targeting different visitor groups and fostering incremental growth. The first phase focuses on connecting the two historic markets through a newly constructed pathway that integrates public spaces, urban transportation, and heritage architecture. Subsequent phases enhance local living standards, introduce creative industries, and further develop residential and commercial areas while maintaining Shajing’s cultural identity.
By preserving key historical features, such as ancestral halls, and incorporating modern facilities, the plan creates a sustainable framework for economic growth, cultural tourism, and community engagement. Through this comprehensive approach, Shajing Ancient Town is set to become a vibrant destination that bridges tradition and modernity.
PATTERN OF MARKETS
CURRENT SITUATION IMAGE
Cultural Activities
Oyster
Pocket Area
THE HISTORICAL CHANGES OF SHAJING'S INDUSTRY
Processing PlantPraying Mantis FistHongseng FestivalTianhou Festival Oyster Opening Competition
Guangdong Province
Shenzhen City Shajing Street, Baoan District
PHASING STRATEGY
Zoning Strategy
Central residential area:
According to our concept, the central residential area connects the two markets, forming a place with the strongest historical atmosphere in the region.
Redevelopment areas:
Redevelopment areas are mostly areas with poor building preservation. After evaluation, they can be demolished and rebuilt to form more systematic patches to provide space for future development.
Restoration area:
The restoration area has better preserved architectural conditions and a remarkable original village pattern. Through restoration, the appearance of the historical village is restored and the style of the historical village is displayed.
Green Park:
A green space to be developed in the upper-level plan to provide green space for the region.
Target Intervention Area
As our target intervention area, we connect two markets through a road, addressing three key dimensions: historical tracing, current traffic patterns, and future development opportunities. To achieve this, we have roughly divided the entire site into three zones: the Oyster Artistry Park in the north, the Shajing Daily Market that showcases local culture and traditions in the south, and the central zone designated as The Path of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This central path acts as a link between the northern and southern zones, facilitating the gradual activation and revitalization of Shajing’s cultural identity through strategic and focused interventions.
05 OTHER WORK
ENGINEERING DRAWING
PLANTING DESIGN
Planting Plan working drawing
Presentation Plan (5 years after planting)
Presentation Section AA (5 years after planting)
Presentation Section AA (Winter)(20 years after planting)
Presentation Section AA (Spring)(50 years after planting)
