Su portfolio by Su Huang

Su Huang, Portfolio MLA+3 Candidate University of Southern California 2014-2017 Bachelor of Engineering, Urban Planning Tongji University 2010-2014

CONTENTS Framework 3 Compact city 6 Blur 11 Atomosphere 13 Inspiration 16

01|Rebuild the Perception_Framework [Academic Project] Landscape Design [Location] Ballona Creek, LA [Level] 1nd Academic Year, MLA [Duration] 3 months, 9/2014-12/2014 [Contribution] Individual Work [Supervisor] Alison B. Hirsch, Ph.D, alisonh@usc.edu 3

FRAMEWORK

Continuous Experience Among walking along the bike path, pedestrians and cyclers have distinctive tempos to perceive the stronger connection between the visual scene and the hill. The interaction of frameworks and users is continuous and varying. It is a interaction between the natural topography and manmade infrastructures.

Camera lens is a framework, it saved the moment they enjoy or the moment they feel have something to say. Framework is a way to lead to people’s focus and rebuild the spatial sense. The topography is a framework. Altitude distance between Jefferson Blvd. and Ballona creek creates a framework for the pedestrians. Their sights are limited in the framework.

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S. La Cienega Blvd.

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Rodeo Road

Blvd. Jeﬀerson

Blvd.

#BALLONA CREEK# #BIKE# #CULVERCITY# #BIKE PATH# #LOS ANGELES# #GRAFFITI# #BIKING# #BALDWIN HILL# #BIKERAIL# #SEWERCANAL# #BRIDGE# #SOCAL# #LA# #CALIFORNIA# #FIT# #SOUTHCALIFORNIA# #SKATEBOARD# #RUNING# #HIKING# #CLIMBER# #STREETART# #STREET# #EXPOLINE# #LOSANGELESRIVER# #MARINADELREY# Jeﬀerson Blvd. #CONCRETE# #HOMELESS# #SLOWJAMS# #GREEN CARPET# #SKY# #TREE# #PALM# #REFLECTION# #SCUM# #BLUE# #FLOODING# #FREEDOM# #SUNSET# #LOVE# #HIBISICUS# #TRAIN# #WALK# #BIKELIFE# #MYDAYINLA# #URBAN JUNGLE# #TOPOGRAPHY# #STAIRS# #ADVENTURER# #GLOOM# #THIRSYTHIEVES# #DIRTY WATER# #TOLIVEANDDIEINLA# #YOGA# #RUNMARSHABBIE# #MEDITATION# #CITYVIEW#

Framework

Ballona Cr eek Bike

Path

Framework can compress the scene, and present it as a dynamic canvas. The continuous framework rebuild the perception of the creek meanwhile the creek provides a framework as a foundation.

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Section - Wilderness WILDERNESS

Section - Climax

CLIMAX

INTERSECTION

Section - Interscetion

RETROSPECT

Section -Retrospect

02|Compact City Inherent Urban Renewal [Academic Project] Urban Design [Level] 3rd Academic Year, BE of urban planning [Duration] 8 weeks, 5/2013-8/2013 [Contribution] Individual Work [Supervisor] Zilai Tang, Ph. D Dean, zltang@tongji.edu.cn 6

1. SITE

2. NEGOIATING Peninsula Before

Peninsula After

Residence

Private Public

Residence

Commercial

Greenery

River

Transition New Preserve Public

Public functions & Infrastructures.

GETTO

ILLEGAL HOUSING

TRANSFORMED ABANDONED IN USE ILLEGAL

Private Public

INSPIRATION MEET FRIENDS TALK TO STRANGERS CREATIVE

WHERE TO TAKE MY PHOTO?! MORE OPEN SPACE CAFE FOR REST INTERESTING CREATIVE STALLS

BETTER ENVIRONMENT COMFORTABLE HOUSING

Discontiunuous spatial cognition

Weave the connection

2nd Floor 1st Floor

Vertical mixing

Adhere to traditional Space Typology Adhere to traditional Space Typology

Over 50 years ago, illegal constructions were built to solve the population boom. Meanwhile, because of the increasing rental industry retreated and left empty manufactories and dormitories. The conflict between the illegal constructions and the abandoned buildings becomes a issue demanding prompt solution.

4. SPATIAL ANALYSIS

Riverbank Main Public Major Spot Minor Spot

Squares

50M

Trank Branch One-way Path Pedest rian

3. SITE PLAN

5. BIRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE VIEW

Regarding the history of the site, all approaches of renewal in the design process is to preserve the authenticity as much as possible. Especially, architectural style, the spatial network system and the traditional waterfront activities are retained. Meanwhile, provided inherent motivation of industrial heritage, increasing visitors and travelling business stand a need for corresponding infrastructures and visitor spots. It is inevitable to provide more public activities in the site.

6. FUNCTION ANALYSIS morning

Infrustructure 37%

Art Gallary Office SOHO

Cultural 19% Entertainment

Cafe Museum Hospital

Hospital

Library

SOHO 8%

Parking

Housing

Pub Platform

Hotel

Road 14%

midnight

Restaurant

Plaza

Office

Residence 18%

night

Cinema

Water 8%

Greenery

Other Functions 34%

noon

Greenery

Road 16%

Soho

Parking

Hotel Residence

Preserve the ElevationG

reen for Rest

Creative Gallery

Edition Center

SOHO

Artist Studio

03| Blur LOS ANGELES RIVER TERRACE [Academic Project] Landscape Design [Level] 1nd Academic Year, Graduate [Duration] 2 months, 1/2015-3/2015 [Contribution] Individual Work [Supervisor] Alex Robinson, Assistant Professor, robinsoa@usc.edu

SAND STONE

STONE CONCRETE

LANTANA SALVIA

SUCCULENT

GABION

ROSMARINUS BACCHARIS

GABION

STONE CONCRETE

TYPHA

WILLOW

2’ 8”

4’

RIVERBANK WALK 16’

STEPS

FILTER

6’

FILTER DEEP SOIL FILTER

MARSH

RIPARIAN

WATERSIDE PEDASTRIAN Section A-A 1/8’ = 1” SAND STONE

GABION

HESPEROYUCCA SALVIA

STONE

LANTANA QUERCUS

GABION

TYPHA

WILLOW

6’

4’

RIVERBANK WALK 6’

PLAYFORM DEEP SOIL FILTER

FILTER

FILTER 16’

BUFF ER RIPARIAN

FILTER

MARSH N 1”=100’ 0

25’ 50’

100’

Riparian Wetland Water Human Activity

Building

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Water Pipe Design Site

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Future Wetland

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04|Atmosphere On the Trajectories Waiting for Sunrise [Academic Project] Spatial Design [Level] 2nd Academic Year, Undergraduate [Duration] 6 weeks, 9/2011-11/2011 [Contribution] Individual Work [Site Area] 120 * 270 * 540 mm [Supervisor] Bing Hu, Ph.D, hubing01@gmail.com 13

B-B SECTION

THE TRAJECTORY OF WAITING 5400mm 5250mm

The experience of space starts from the base. A vertical path transferring the depth of space, while the top water implies the light above it. Among the upper structure ,the tajectory is repeatedly lighted by different kinds of light,through the translucent columns ,the silk , the glass,molding the spatial tension by the change of scales .The first sunlight will light up the path through the trasparent window.

4800mm

4300mm

3750mm 3600mm

3150mm

2700mm 2500mm 2400mm

1 2200mm

2100mm

1500mm

SPACIAL DIAGRAM 1

1200mm

2 900mm

0mm

Original Framework

Spatial Interchange

Generation of Path

Vertical Connection

From the entry to leave, the temperature of material varies according to a continuous experience. The contrast of temperature comes to a climax when people come to the waiting room for the first sunlight from the east. The dark and concrete constructed room leaves one small leak for the sunlight coming in, reflecting the ground and wall. ENTRY Wood WaterC oncrete

LEAVE Silk

Green

PVC

Concrete

Wood

Trajectory Tempture

N play area water feature exercise area

triangle design schemes [from TRIANGLE CHALLENGE exercise]

06|Community Research Assistant on Hoover Triangle Park Prepare workshop with community members and develop different schemes based on the input. Further, deliver both conceptual and pratical design to the whole community.

group #1 . canopy scheme

The Canopy Scheme highlights the need for shade. Shade-trees delineate three separate program areas within the triangle marking areas for seating, play, and discovery.

sculpture bike rack seating lighting

group #2 . monument scheme

The Monument Scheme is anchored by a large sculpture at the center of the triangle. Pathways lead to the sculpture, which provides shade and acts as a beacon for the community.

water feature raised berm

community garden

group #3 . topography scheme

The Topography Scheme elevates the user, enabling them to enjoy the view of downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skyline, which serves as a backdrop for the community.

fence community garden

lighting fountain

group #4 . urban garden scheme

The Urban Garden Scheme creates a sanctuary for the community. Users are protected from busy traffic on Hoover Street and enclosed within the densely planted triangle.