Vicky Cen ACADEMIC WORK 2021
Vicky Cen
E D U CAT I O N
BUF, MLA
Masters of Landscape Architecture
University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC 2019 - 2022
I'm a graduate landscape
Bechelor of Urban Forestry
architect with an interest
University of British Columbia
in the relationship between
2014 - 2019
Vancouver, BC
communities and natural
SKILLS
environment.
EVERGREEN
Vancouver, Canada
ADDRESS
1923 Harrison Drive Vancouver British Columbia, Canada V5P2P4
Community Greening Volunteer 2017
C O N TACT
A place is a meaningful space. I believe that
Evergreen is a NGO leading weekly
t. 778-892-7111
landscape architecture can bring people
volunteering activities in parks and
e. vickycen256@alumni.ubc.ca
together with hope and love.
beaches in Vancouver. Me as a participant commited to responsibilities varying from lawn and beach maintenance to tree planting. I've learned a lot about
SKILLS
public space maintenance resource
Adobe Photoshop
Rhino 3D
Adobe Indesign
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Lumion
management, and collaboration with other people.
Adobe After Effects
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Contents
The Moving Canopy
Nantou Ancient City
Foodie's Destination
Introducing a sustainable community planting program with the movable planters
Addressing social inequality and stormwater management in the urban village
Having a new urban plaza dedicated to offer diverse experience related to food
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The Moving Canopy Sustainability And Flexibility Course LARC 502 Design Studio II Date
Jan - Apr 2020
Skills
Rhino 3D, Illustrator, Photoshop
Team
Jenny Tang
Killarney is a residential neighbourhood located in Southeast Vancouver. The project aims to reduce Urban Heat Island Effect through tree planting in the private yards and public lawn. The design program includes two parts: introducing movable planters and the community sharing program. The movable planters are flexible and sustainable which can be used for both planting and recreation. The project is viewed as a pilot project at the site and can be further developed at larger scales.
Proposed Site Plan [Scale 1:150]
Existing Site Section [Scale 1:400]
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Composting
Onion Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower
Weekly goods exchange
Carrots
Seasonal market event
Lettuce Peas Eggplants Peppers, Tomatoes Spinach Cherries Apricots Peaches Pears Apples
Screen Planters
Shade Planter
Supporting Planters
Compost Box & Aerator
Movable Planters Catalog [Scale 1: 50]
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Projective Illustration - Flexible Screen Planters [Scale 1:150]
Projective Illustration - Community Event [Scale 1:150]
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Nantou Ancient City
Green Space Public Space Historical Buildings
Social equality And Stormwater Management
Roads And Alleys Residential
Course LARC 504 Vertical Studio I Date
Sept - Dec 2020
Skills
Digital Sketching, Illustrator
Team
Vonnie Zhang, Bryce Fairburn, Gary Baker
As urbanization spreads, Nantou Ancient City becomes a typical urban village in Shenzhen where people are stressed by social inequality and poor stormwater management. Several actions are proposed to the village including ancient building preservation, turning private condominium into public space, and planting with native plants. The highlight of the project is the sponge terraces which are important in offering public Proposed Land Use [Scale 1:2500]
greenspaces that also serve as stormwater management.
Green Roofs
Shared Space
Terraces
Terraces
Proposed Site Section [Scale 1:500]
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Access To Best View, Sunlight & Air Built In The 80-90s
Owner Occupied
Rental Unit
Income
Hanging Clothes
AC External Unit Historical House
Alley
Local Business
Entrance
Population
Limited Space Temperature Difference
Income
Good Light And View Lower Accessibility
Security Concerns Air Pollution
Courtyard
Easy Access
Population
Case Study Visualization: Nantou vs Berlin
Proposed Plan in Rainfall Scenarios: Dry, Light Rainfall, Heavy Rainfall, Flooding [Scale 1:2500]
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Terrace Visualization
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Foodie's Destination For Both Human And Non-human Course LARC 503 Comprehensive Studio Date
Jan - Apr 2021
Skills
Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop
Team
Jenny Tang, Yaying Zhou
Foodie’s Destination is a waterfront urban plaza designed for the current East Park where is adjacent to False Creek. It is believed that people will be attracted by the diverse experience related to food. The site is for both human and non-human as plantings can be a great food source for animals and insects. As an example, the planter platforms at the community garden are one of the focused designs. Vegetables and fruits planted Proposed Material Sections [Scale 1:100]
by volunteers can be consumed by people or animals.
Steel Frame Wood Frame LED Strip
1.1%
Drain Hole
Trench Drain
2%
Planter Platform Detail Section [Scale 1:20]
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Quebec St
Science World
Termin
al Ave
1 1:200 Plan
Planter Platform
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Ontario St
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W 1st Ave
Proposed Plan [Scale 1:500] Collaborated with Jenny Tang & Yaying Zhou
1 Habitat Bride 2 Community Garden 3 Food Market 4 Foodcourt Plaza
Proposed Plan [Scale 1:200] Collaborated with Jenny Tang & Yaying
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0.5m
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Pa rt ia
0.8m
Seating for adults
Seating for Children
2m
1m
Planter Platform Design Details
Thank you. Vicky Cen / vickycen256@alumni.ubc.ca