City Planning Student Portfolio - UNSW, Australia 2019 by Vera Xia

Portfolio Seminar presentation by Julia Kang, Nancy Zhang and Vera Xia

Short glimpse of my journey

VERA XIA Skyline is more than a set of skyscrapers. It can reflect the place identities and can be a physical witness of the city’s development. It has historic and economic significance to cities and influences people’s self-emotion.

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VERA XIA I am a self-motivated distinction average student at UNSW, with a passion for urban design and creating inviting public domains. I believe good design of city space enhances peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban lives. I will graduate in December 2019 and this portfolio provides a snapshot of my skills and projects that I have engaged at university as well as in the workforce. Urban design is a collective practice that involves spatial, economic and governmental factors. In addition to my degree, I have completed a 12-month placement as a student planner with the Strategic Planning and Urban Design team at North Sydney Council. I believe my working knowledge of the NSW planning system allows me to practice in urban design and urban strategy in a holistic way. My interest in people and spaces also inspired my exchange experience to Bartlett School London where I completed an urban design subject in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment and developed my awareness of social and cultural sustainability in the design planning and city-making process. I went to different cities and towns during my travels. The exposure really broadened my horizon and made me more open-minded to what makes great places for people. My work experience at local government, academic learning at UNSW Sydney and UCL London as well as continuous active engagement as a volunteer in art and cultural events, has provided me with a unique understanding of urban space and its relationship to people. I want to contribute my urban study knowledge, creativity and graphic competency to your design practice.

BACKGROUND PROGRAMS & SKILLS

INTERESTS

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City environments People and spaces Urban Design Art

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Urban Planning and Design Projects

Graphic Inputs

I look forward to hearing from you!

Vera Xia Final-year Bachelor of Planning, UNSW 0449 741 689 vera.xuexia@hotmail.com

InDesign Photoshop Illustrator SketchUp Arc GIS Auto CAD Hand-drawing

Interest in Photography

-1 Poplar Urban Design Framework, 2018 -2 North Sydney Public Domain Strategy, 2018 -3 Military Road Planning Study, 2018 -4 Bureau Marineterrein Amsterdam, 2017 -5 Harris Street Village Planning Report, 2015

Skyline Poster, 2016 Spatial Design, 2015 Work of Urban Design Subject, 2016 Hand-drawing and Illustrator Drawing

Cityscape and Architecture

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A1. Poplar Urban Design Framework1 a

This project was taken at University College London 2018.

Green spaces and networks

The assignment was to create a new vision for Poplar and its interface with Canary Wharf over the next 25 years.

Green bridges over Aspen Way Art Trail Art Trail - Existing Buildings/Assets Art Trail - Additional Spots (Placemaking)

Having played a starring role in enabling the growth and success of modern London, Poplar is long overdue the opportunity to share in this success itself. With its rich links to the East India Company and close proximity to Canary Wharf, we believe that Poplar is well-placed both historically and geographically to benefit from a sensitive cultureled regeneration. Therefore, we wanted to strength the cultural connectivity through an art trail. Also, we developed three proposals in relation to green linkage and space, active transport and land use (see icons below) and identified three key focus area.

Pedestrianised Street Boulevard Cycleways Wayfinding Signs Focus sites

c My role in the group I acted as a project coordinator and I had inputs in research, analysis and graphics. My contribution is mainly in proposal 1 Cultural Connectivity (as identified as “a“ on the left image), proposal 3 Active Transport (“b“ on the left image) and Focus Site 1 (“c“ on the left image). Full access to the document and my other inputs is available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D01IAoffeF43RzbdxRikybHs5KtyEnMr/view?usp=sharing

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A1. Poplar Urban Design Framework (cont.)

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a This page shows my graphic and text contribution to 3.2 Strategic Proposal - Cultural Connectivity.

(Above: Proposed Poplar Art Trial Map)

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A1. Poplar Urban Design Framework (cont.)

b c This page shows my graphic and text contribution to 3.3 Strategic Proposal Active Transport and 4.1 Area 1 - Poplar High Street.

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A2. North Sydney Public Domain Strategy North Sydney Council engaged external consultants to examine the potential of the CBD’s public domain. While I was a student planner there from 2017 to 2018, I assisted in preparing background maps as part of information package shared to the consultants for their information. The series of maps include: • Active transport routes and assets (for cyclists) • Active transport (for pedestrians) • Vehicle routes • Public transport routes and stops • Heritage • Major development • Strata title • Building age • Building entrance and linkage • On-street loading zone and vehicular entrances • On-street parking • Basement parking The results were obtained through researching, site visiting and observing, and liaising with different departments. The experience gave some understanding of an urban project from start of tender to completion, and developed external customer service and graphic skills. Also, as requested, I assisted in delivering information boards of the strategy and they were placed in the centre to promote public feedbacks.

Above: North Sydney Centre Background Maps made in Illustrator

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Council investigated the Military Road area and resolved to take a Planning Study along the Road into two stages. Accordingly, a graphics below was created and provided visual support to the report and web-page. I have also assisted in the Stage 1 site analysis.

Military Road Island

“Big Bear” and Bus Depot

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Parraween Street Car Park and Early Childhood Facility

Above: Key development in the Military Rd Corridor area

Above: Graphic inputs in Military Rd Corridor Study

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In addition to the above two projects, my graphic skills allowed me to help in designing community workshop poster, Public Domain Strategy board, and the Strategic Team annual excursion. The placement at Council also developed my planning knowledge and a high-quality report writing ability. My reports are accessible on Council's website and they are regarding Planning Proposal assessment (Site-specific LEP and DCP Amendments) and the Regional and Local Planning Panels. With regard to Tunks and Anderson Park Masterplan, I have also acted as a ‘table-describer’ in its community consultation workshops and answered public enquires at temporary stalls.

North Sydney CBD Public Domain Have your say

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We want to hear your ideas North Sydney Council is preparing a combined Masterplan/Plan of Management for Anderson Park. This will: • •

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establish an overall vision for the Park; and set out how the Park will be used and managed for the next 5-10 years

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The views of park users are invaluable in developing this Plan. We want to know what you think about the draft concept design options prepared for the park.

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There are lots of ways you can let us know:

Public Domain Strategy

We are engaging CBD that offers a greater range of activities and unique public spaces for workers, residents and visitors.

vision and guide future upgrades of the public spaces in our CBD. Some ideas have been developed based on what we have heard from the community about public domain during recent consultation. To ensure the vision for the Centre’s public domain reflects community aspirations we invite you to complete a short online survey by Tuesday 26 June.

We encourage you to share your thoughts by visiting: yo u r s ay. n o r t h s ydn e y. n s w. go v. au

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Thrusday 5 April 2018 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Fred Hutley Hall, North Sydney Council Chambers To participate, please register at: http://yoursay. northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Will be held at Anderson Park on: • Tuesday 10 April 2018 from 3.30pm - 5.30pm • Wednesday 11 April 2018 from 11.45am - 1.45pm • Saturday 14 April 2018 from 10am - 12pm

ONLINE FEEDBACK FORUM Available from 3 April to 24 April 2018 at: http://yoursay.northsydney.nsw. gov.au

For further information please visit:

http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/andersonpark

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Mitchel St Plaza & head to drinks @Gilroys Hotel

Or contact Katerina Papas of Council’s Strategic Planning Department on 9936 8100.

Above: Other graphic inputs at Council

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A4. Bureau Marineterrein Place-making Project 2 Group project at University van Amsterdam 2016 A two-week group assignment undertaken during the short course “Social Policies and Urban Fabric” at University van Amsterdam in 2017. The Marineterrein is a 37 acre site in the centre of the city Amsterdam. The site was not publicly accessibly for 350 years as it is characterised by a variety of marine functions and was hosted by the Ministry of Defence. In 2013, due to the centralisation of defence units and relocation of the Navy, the Marineterrein is gradually not serving for the marine functions and the State and Municipality offered an opportunity to rejuvenate the area. The site is expected to be transformed into a new and meaningful city district in next five years, carrying a strong marine legacy and strength into the future. According to the objectives of the project, my two group members and I worked together and undertook the assignment in three steps:

To analysis the site and its socio-urban context

Based on our site visits and observation we summarised our findings into below: Existing use - A number of companies (e.g. a VR start-up, a design studio and a hotel) and institutions (e.g. an art school dependence and a Smart City experience lab) have moved in, while some spaces have retained its navy functions. Inhabitants, 1businesses, cultural and educational venues are housed in close proximity to the Marineterrein.

Connection - Main entrance on the main road is accessible by pedestrians, cyclists and a limited number of cars. A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been built in 2016, connecting the Marineterrein to the adjacent island Dijksgracht. It is served as an additional linkage between the site and the city centre.

Open space - The Marineterrain has rich amount of open and green space. It is bordered by water on one side, and a wall with multiple entrances on the other side.

History & heritage –- The site was valued for its security and secrecy. It used to have marine functions include defending seafaring nation, constructing and stocking ships, carrying out intelligence missions and security operations.

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2. To consider the neighbourhoods and encourage their involvement of surrounding communities We managed to conduct three in-depth interviews with local users of the area and they are: Hans – An owner of a local flower shop which is 7-min walk from the Marineterrein. He had lived there for 38 years. He noticed the change of people in the area and the emergence of fancy shops and drinking and dining places. However, he did not think the original neighbours were pushed out. He valued the area because it is less touristy than the city centre and it is a truly local area for life. Eva – A worker at the local community centre for three years. The community centre provided different activities such as yoga and encouraged local initiatives. She believed the centre connected people and created a sense of community in the neighbourhoods. Also, she appreciated the ethnic diversity there. However, she mentioned a considerable number of newcomers had gradually changed the characteristics of the area which was dominated by the working class. Felicia – A waitress at a local bar called The Roest. Also she is the bar owner’s sister. She had worked there since it was open for five years. The bar enjoyed increasing popularity and was almost full on the weekend. A lot of her customers are working in the creative industry. The Roest gave a space for interaction and meet-up.

3. To suggest well-argued avenues in the development of this special site. Our Proposal for the Marineterrein consists of a bench design with an applicable introductory suggestion involving locals from the neighbourhood. The idea behind the Community Bench is simple. Ideally this simple intervention could have a big effect in welcoming the neighbours to enjoy and use the Marineterrein more. People are seen as the central of city life. We want to promote Marineterrein as the common city space. “What attract people most, it would appear, is other people” (Whyte 1960). In our proposal, Marineterrein will provide a place where amounts of optional and recreational activities happen. It is a place to seat, to talk, to watch and to interact. This will allow community to transform the space into public space that highlights local assets and serve common needs.

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A5. Harris Street Village Planning Report 3

Harris Street Village

Estelle Grech Xue Xia Harini Kannangara Brock Cauchi Laura Morabito Jingchen Liu George Liakopoulos

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Above: Business inventory analysis near Union Square area along Harris Street

Parks Fig Lane Park

This is a group project taken at UNSW in 2015. It is a planning report of Harris Street area. It is a unique and dynamic village in the City of Sydney Local Government Area with its own set of social, cultural, economic and environmental characteristics. The assignment helped recognise the diversity of local needs and values that exist across the City of Sydney. Our group worked collaboratively. We conducted site visits in group and identified major planning issues in the area together. In addition, I was responsible for undertaking behaviour observation and analysis of our agreed village centre. The results were then evaluated and visualised in a table and a map. I also created a land use map and business inventory based on authority’s information and our observation during site visits. In addition, I was in charge of open space analysis. These outcomes helped me to understand the physical layout of the area and identify any potential development opportunities.

Description ⚫ The only park in Ultimo ⚫ surroundings include residential and mix uses ⚫ interesting contrast: heritage terraces locates south/west of park, while its eastern side is modern apartment ⚫ shadowed area 3/5 (the north is low trees with little leaves, while south is tall gum tree) un-shadowed area 2/5

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Locates next to heavy traffic intersection Relatively tiny area High use with pedestrians passing by On the way to Fish Market

Above: Union Square Behaviour maps based on 20-min observation during the day and at night Good + The historic background + Accessibility with pedestrian and cycling network provided + Relaxation through sounds from birds/water fountain + Providing kids’ playground and facilities + A variety of vegetations + Lights provided

Issue -The absence of uses and activities -Unsatisfactory maintained -The convex island where sculpture lies occupies large area while artwork is not enough visible -No outdoor exercise equipment encourages more vigorous physical activities, except kids’ playing area -not feel really safe during the day

+ posters/information wall

-not well-maintained environment with litter on grass/corner - noise of traffic -not transit freely (i.e. noticed there stairs connecting two parts of park)

+a huge tree offers shadow +high use of people +connect residential dwelling and local centre

Pyrmont Bay ⚫ In front of the Star Park ⚫ On the shore with beautiful sea view ⚫ Next to car park and public transport stations (bus and ferry)

Giba Park

⚫ The deep north of Pyrmont ⚫ On the coast ⚫ Can represent the parks of surroundings which are on the coast as well ⚫ People use the coastal path way to fishing or relaxing but no one use this park

+lights provided + a variety of things to do (picnic, children playing, chatting, photo-taking and etc.) + a clear proposed function – recreation and relaxation + different age of people presented in park + walkable + identifiable from a distance + feel safe + public bathroom provided + beautiful view +engaged with public activity (bicycle festival?) + clear information and signage

Some odd amenities such as freely-placed wires and pipes Need of more frequent maintenance (rubbish bin) May install more of benches

The maintain of toilet is poor Absence of people and even passer-by Not clear propose of park Linkages are poor (i.e. no public transport)

Above: Map showing open spaces near Harris Street and park audits

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B. Urban Study Presentation Poster This poster is an individual assignment in 2017, as part of a group presentation at university. The purpose of the poster is to: • •

utilise creativity and graphic skills to visualise the key information delivered in the group presentation learn the essential elements of a poster and equip students with graphic design skills

The presentation is about skylines. On the one hand, skylines witness and reflect cities’ development and their physical changes can change place identity. On the other hand, skylines have psychological impacts on citizens and can enhance their sense of belonging and pride. By analysing skylines in Hong Kong, London and Chicago, we conclude that skylines provide cities’ public images and can define place identity. We also referred to Sydney and discussed the growing cranes in the skylines. The poster received highest mark of the class and demonstrated my creativity and design skills.

Seminar presentation by Julia Kang, Nancy Zhang and Vera Xia

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B. Spatial Design Posters PERSPECTIVE

Two individual posters are produced as requested by a spatial design elective I took in 2015 at the Faculty of Art and Design and they are: • •

The design for 7-11 park aims for achieving the strong accessibility to COFA and both natural and social harmonies with surrounding area. In proposed area, it is designed into three parts, including terraces, art space and waterscape. Each of them have functions that are connecting to upper level, exhibiting COFA’s work and history, seating for visitors and other possible recreational activities.

Site plan

Waterscape area adds some fun to the whole view. It includes a fountain, small pool and water stairs. People have choice to walk on the stones in the water and stairs which water is under our feet but is waterproof by glass.

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The materials of gallery’s wall are proposed to use concrete and glass. The transparent glass can benefit to solar access for this building which do not have window. And this also offer some fun to Tampak because people who just use terrace or water stairs as path can have a view of inside of gallery as well, which make this place attractive.

There is a quite large oval seating place for public, which might be able to be produced by 3D printer. The shape is organic which is similar the general design of the site. The reasons that I put it here are firstly it offers a sense of nature but it is modern and secondly the group seating of people can enhance a sense of community and belonging. Of course, people also have choice to seat anywhere in terraces. Therefore, this place is trying to give a full of possibility and options.

The other precedent is in Copenhagen, Denmark and is super exhilarate and fun as far as I am concerned. It used to be industrial port and traffic junction and was transformed into a cultural and social centre.

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Micheal Sorkin is an architect and urban designer and his work Spa Tokaj and Nearasia were taken by me as the precedents in this project. Spa Copenhagen Harbour Baths Tojak is a plan for new town in Hungary in Europe and aims for creating a town of pleasure and health. This extraordinary program of leisure is to be supported by a rich apparatus of normalcy. As can be seen in pictures, his work was to penetrate greenery in strong vectors to the centre of town, allowing walks form the background to open countryside and beyond. Additionally, the urban network, Nearasia,would achieve a priority to pedestrian by an intense layering of means of monition.

- Details purposed site Residential Use

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Considering that the subject site is designed as a car-free area, there will be a building for parking at northwest of highway. The top of the building, the park under Harbour Bridge and the top floor of Park Hyatt Sydney hotel will be connected together by bridges, trying to create a hanging garden at the up of Coastline Park.

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LOCATION: 59 Oxford St, Paadington, NSW 2021

The Site View at the moment

- Concept Interact with water

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ANALYSIS PRECEDENT WORK Tirta Empul Temple in Bali and a typical landform in East Asia, terraces, inspired me a lot in this project. These two precedents both have a direct sense of nature, which is what Tampak tries to represent. Tirta Empul Temple is a holy spring water temple. It is set in the dale and encircled by the hill, which is similar to the landform at the subject site. Besides, there is water emerging from the land. This represents a classical and beautiful combination of water and building.

Site plan at the moment

Give that this site’s location is in front of campus main gate, it is considered to acknowledge and represent Art and Design faculty by providing an art space (approx. 150 square meter area) at western corner of Tampak. It is a single storey building with irregular shape which fits in the boundary of the site. A considerable number of art pieces can be exhibited in this building.

STREETSCAPE ELEVATION

Spa Tokaj

Nearasia: urban network

The terraces occupies a large proportion of this site and try to have a sense of returning to the natural and remote area, which have a contrast with the surrounding busy area. The terraces can be the walking path but a seating area as well. Tipically, people are believed to seat down near water and have a relaxing view.

This area will apply the interaction with water and creates opputunity for more people to have occean view. Stairs are surrounded by the water, providing the leisure and fun space. Five-meter's fence will be installed to make sure the safety of visitors. Moreover, Water Stairs will be connected to other lands by constructing paths which will allow people across in two ways.

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The second site is in Circular Quay. I were given an opportunity to develop a masterplan that balances opportunities and responsibilities for recreational, educational and commercial activities in Circular Quay west. I proposed the concept of ‘Coastaline Park’ (right bottom) to re-image the foreshore area and encourage human interaction with water and public space. The idea was Inspired by Spa Tojak and the right bottom image illustrates the proposal.

Two accesses to cOfa

This site named ‘Tampak’, which means ‘foot’ in Balinese, clearly shows designer’ perspective that it is wished to be a welcoming place for both pedestrian and people who move to/from COFA. As shown in the graph, the design of terraces and water stairs provide people more than one choice to reach higher level to COFA and its gallery.

Development of 7-11 Park on Oxford/Napier Street Redevelopment of Circular Quay

The first site is the 7-11 petrol station on Oxford/Napier. In the context of UNSW acquirement of the area, the site is expected to be developed as an ‘experimental public space’ to provide the Faculty of Art and Design with a strong presence on Oxford Street. As the result of the assignment, I proposed ‘Tampak‘ at the site and complied the site analysis, precedent research, Sketch-Up models and other drawings on a poster (left bottom).

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1:500 model for Water Stairs

This model can be one example of how these islands link together. The path is 5 meters wide and 3 meters beyond the ground which is grassland. This design is believed to increase the walkbility and help people have a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

1:500 model for one of island

This sketch is trying to illustrate the details in front of Museum of Contemporay Art. The incursion of water will provide fun and more attractive view of landscape. And the open space can create opportunity to enjoy the art pieces outdoor.

Walk here and have fun here. Site plan (1:2500)

The park over the water incorperates the practical needs and demands for accessibility, safety and flexibility.

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The area that I tried to design was the west of Circular Quay, which is next to The Rocks heritage area. Firstly, main changes of design were occurring eastern side of Harbour Bridge (the coloured area on site plan). However, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Park hyatt sydney were selected to be maintained. Considering that the buildings on the subject site may have apparent contrast with heritages in The Rocks, the water was designed into the land. Not only can it devided the areas of Circular Quay and The Rocks but more sea view can be obtained by visitors. Besides, it was planned to be car-free so that people can be encouraged to walk. Although coastline looks much more complex than the previous, the bridge and the path will be build to connect each island and will be walkable. Traffic should be ended st western side of highway and there will be a parking area to minimize the potential inconvenience.

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B. Urban Design Reports & Drawings (various sites) In 2016, I learned and practiced SketchUp, AutoCAD and Illustrator and strengthened my Photoshop and InDesign skills by preparing the following diagrams and compile them into a portfolio in an Urban Design subject: • • • • • • • •

Building height maps Street sections Street elevations Streets, lots and buildings diagrams SketchUp models Demographic analysis Area history summary An AutoCAD site map

Diagrams on this page present various exercises undertaken in the Urban Design course and they refer to different sites in Randwick, Kingsford and Woolwich.

Above: Building height map of a block on northern High Street, Randwick

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Above: Street section of Woolwich Road (to be printed on A3 size page)

Above: Street section of Anzac Parade (to be printed on A3 size page)

Above: Avoca Street street elevation

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Drawing & Sketching Sketching of people, spaces and places The NT Circle cutterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instruction drawn in Illustrator, 2017 (on the right page)

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Replacing blade for circle cutter

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Architectural Photography • • •

Achieve High Distinction in the subject DART1130 Photography 1: Foundations in 2019 Winner of StudyNSW Photo Competition, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Sydney, 2016 Top 25 of Sydney Ride Photo Completion, City of Sydney, 2018

More images at https://colorfulvera.wixsite.com/mysite

Above: Photos taken in Sydney

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Above: Photos taken in Glasgow

Above: Photos taken in Chongqing

Above: Photos of Abercrombie Building, Sydney

Above: Photos of Guardian Angel Cathedral, Neveda

Above: Photos taken in Chongqing

Above: Photos taken in North Sydney

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VERA XIA I look forward to hearing from you! Final-year Bachelor of Planning University of New South Wales M: 0449 741 689 E: vera.xuexia@hotmail.com

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