WANG WENHAO
PORTFOLIO
Selected work from 2021-2023 Bachelor of Engineering of Tianjin University Apply for Master of Landscape Architecture program in UCL
Table of Contents
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SILO GREEN FACTORY Landscape Design For BrownÞeld Redevelopment
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SLOPE DANCE Landscape Restoration Design For Abandoned Quarries
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HAIHE PARK Sustainable Water Management Design For Urban Park
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GREEN ARROW INDERPASS PARK Landscape Design For Urban Space Revitalization
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OTHER WORKS Phoenix: Destruction and Rebirth Land Art Through Time and Memory
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SURVEYING AND MAPPING BEHAI PARK Mapping of old buildings Beijing
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01 SILO GREEN FACTORY
FLOWCHART OF CEMENT PRODUCTION PROCESS
Landscape Design For BrownÞeld Redevelopment Location: Shanghai, China Area: 5.1ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work
Abandoned Silos
TIme: 9/2023-11/2023 Instructor: Liu Tongtong
Overgrowth of Plants
China
Shanghai
Soil contamination
East Sea
After raw materials are extracted, they are crushed into grave.
Rocks are transported, and then stored in warehouses. Workshop
SITE Industrial rust belt
Grind Industries
Green Riverside belt
Farmland Railway
Huangpu River
through the process of calcination, cement clinker is produced.
The Þnished product is transported to the dock.
Preserved buildings
Shipping
Roads
HISTORY OF HUANGPU INDUSTRIAL RUST BELT
1895 Companies extensively
set up factories along the Huangpu River.
Storage Rotary Kiln
1970s The industrial zone turned into
ISSUE
Mixing and Equalization Bed Discharge
the 'industrial rust belt,' with most buildings vacant.
Dust NOx
Silos
Vine Plants
Storehouse 1930s The industrial belt along the river gradually prospered.
2023 The natural environment
Pb, Cr, Sn
started to reclaim the area.
Abandoned Silos
SO2
Soil contamination
Trees
Shrubs
Overgrowth of Plants
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STRATEGY: THE REWILDING OF THE CEMENT FACTORY
DESIGN PROCESS DIAGRAM Issue
Concept
Strategy
Measures
Enhancing species diversity Industrial Pollution
Soil contamination
Soil puriÞcation micro-terrain Rewilding of the factory
Overgrowth of Plants
Abandoned Silos
Vertical greening Alleviating the urban heat island effect
Natural overgrowth
Low space utilization
Purifying contaminated soil
Digital disconnect
Reconnecting people and nature
Bird tower Extreme sports Botanical garden
Improving mental health
STRATEGY DIAGRAM
Dealing with pollution
Excavating heavily contaminated subsoil and stockpiling it at the ground surface for further pollution treatment.
Determining underground spaces
Determining the main loop based on the entrances and exits and distinguishing between the aboveground and underground portions.
Silos conversion
Functionally and ecologically renovating the abandoned silo.
Rewilding
Modifying the terrain and controlling the natural planting for the wild transformation of the factory. 2
MASTERPLAN SYSTEM EXPLOSION DIAGRAM
0 5 10
1
2
4
3
10
20
50
Buildings
1. Entrance 2. Subterranean Atrium 3. Skate Area 4. Sports Silos 5. Walkway Platform 6 .Vertical greening silos 7.Bird Tower 8. Submerged Plaza 9. Wildßower Meadow 10.Intereactive Silos Ground Floor
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6 7
Basement Floor
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Overall Model
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STRATEGY: SILOS CONVERSION SECTION OF VERTICAL GREENING
SECTION OF BRID TOWER Rainwater Harversting Equipement Ventilation Shaft Silo Framework Drainage Pipe
Bird's Nest Crops Cultivation Skylight Windows
Climbing Frame
Vine Plant
Collection Net
Pathway Spiral Pathway
SECTION OF INTERACTIVE SILO Section A-A Section B-B Section C-C
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section C-C 4
PALNT LAYOUT
PLAN LAYOUT CHART Vertical Greening
Bird Tower
Soil puriÞcation micro-terrain
Wildlife earthworms snails
Butterßy
Bee
Dragonßy
Vegetables
Spider
Lizard
Magpie
Swallow
Crow
Viburnum
Honeysuckle
Blackthorn
Pigeon
hoopoe
Butterßy
Bee
Pigeon
Crow
Lyland cypress
Lizard
squirrel hedgehog
rabbit
Butterßy
Amorpha Wild Rose fruticosa
Juniper
Blueberry
Serviceberry
Red Osier Dogwood
Sunßower Rudbeckia Lavender
Sage
Dianthus
Bee
Shrub Tomato
Pea
Green Onions
Celery
Mint
Rosemary
Cilantro
Thyme
beetroot
Herbs & ßowers Sage
Lavender Switchgrass Dianthus Sunßowers Coneßowers
Amaranthaceae
Tree Populus
Acer
Chinese cypress
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
CO2 NO2
H2O NO
PLANT DEGRADUTION PROCESS
SO4 NO NO3 NH4 CO2 S
PO3
PO4 HCO3
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URBAN ACTIVITIES: LANDSCAPE SEQUENCES
8 Wildßower Meadow 6
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2 3
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Digital Discharge Silo
7 Vitality Sports Zone
5 Rewilding Silo Area
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Terraced Plaza
3 Subterranean Atrium 2 The underground courtyard junction 1 The Underground cave Entrance 6
SITE SPECIFIC TEXTURES
02 SLOPE DANCE
Rotation
Landscape Restoration Design For Abandoned Quarries
Track Marks
Linear Motion
TIme: 10/2023-12/2023 Instructor: Wang Hongcheng
Bucket
Excavations
Location: Linyi, China Area: 135 ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work
Waste Stone Management
Waste stone material Slope Re-Greening
Excavation direction
QUARRYING PROCESS
Arc dining traces
Substantial economic input Large mineral resources
OPPORTUNITY: REUSING LOCAL LOGISTICS RESOURCES PP Woven bag: 860 000 000 pieces Shredding
160°C-166°C
Adhesive tape: Mining is accelerating Low rate of re-greening
HOW TO FIND A NEW ECONOMIC MODEL FOR QUARRY RECLAMATION? NEW MODEL ?
1,700 000 kilometers
Mixture
Polypropylene Particles Unit A
Foam plastic: 290 000 000 pieces
Remolding 100°C-150°C open-cell treatment
Thermal insulation Filtering mixtures Unit B
Open-cell EPS Carton 990 000 pieces
China
Ecological Problem
Shandong Province
Generate Fix
000
shredding and boiling
Economic BeneÞt
Nutrient supplement
Paper Fertilizer
Unit C
LOCAL CASH CROP: YEALLOW PEACH TREE
Aesthetic appeal Peach blossoms bloom , offering a picturesque view
Fermentation Yellow peach
Pit in use
SITE
Abandoned pit Economic input
Composting bin
Straw and stalks
Yellow peach tree
Leaves Organic matter Paper Fertilizer
Carton
Abandoned open pit Mountain Bodies of water Railway National highway
Drainage The terrain ensures good drainage
Sunlight and ventilation The terrain ensures ample sunlight and ventilation
Soil Drought-resistant, Tolerant to poor soil Prevent soil erosion
Economic beneÞts
Mar.-Apr.
Peach trees grow quickly. Yield 248,000 RMB per ha
Jun.-Sep.
Yellow Peach Tree 7
HOW TO DEFINE DIFFERENT SLOPE UNITS? FRAMEWORK Activities
Mine pits
Existing Mine Pit Ruin Mountain Excavation
0°-15° Waste stone material
Unit A
15°-30°
Unit B
30°
Unit C
Wheat Field Yellow Peach Trees Geocell slope
Environmental Education Economic BeneÞts Ecological Conservation
Logistics waste
METHODOLOGIE: Slope
Grid division
Excavation
Proposing Phase
Mode A Plain (0°-15°)
Grid division
Excavation
Unit A
Activity Platform
Unit B
Peach Tree Mode
Unit C
Geocell Mode
Mode B
Medium (15°-30°)
Grid division
Excavation
Mode C
Steep ( >30°)
Grid division
Excavation
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MASTER PLAN This transformation project will not only enhance the region's tourism appeal but also promote the sustainable development of local agriculture, offering a unique and enjoyable venue for the community and visitors. Streamlining Flow
Tackling Terrain
Slope management
Managing Mine Pits
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Activity Node 0 25 50
100
200M
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Road Network
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6 11
Farmland
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10
4
Mine Remediation
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1.Lakeside Platform 2.Cliff Walkpath 3.Peach Orchard Slope 4.Serene Quarry Lake 5.Stone Beach Slope 6.Grassy Slope
7.Forest Recreation Zone 8.Forest Cycling Trail 9.Water Sports Zone 10Field Recreation Zone 11.Wheat Field Zone
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Contour Line
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SLOPE PROTECTION RENOVATION SPECIFICS Slope ClassiÞcation After the implementation of the 'reuse' module in the slope protection renovation, there have been substantial improvements in erosion control, vegetation restoration, and drainage, leading to a signiÞcant enhancement of the overall slope protection system.
Unit A Slope< 15° Unit B 15° < Slope 30° Unit C Slope> 30°
NODE PROFILE MACRO Unit A Slope> 30°
Unit B 15° < Slope 30°
Unit C Slope< 15°
Yellow Peach Tree Poplar tree
Tall Fescue
Ryegrass
Composting Bin Geocells
Precipitation
Precipitation
Activity Platform
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
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GREEN ARROW INDERPASS PARK
Landscape Design For Urban Space Revitalization
Residential Area
Location: Tianjin, China Area: 0.7ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work
Xintai Viaduct Due to the complex trafÞc on the road it crosses, many parts become elevated bridges
Industrial park
TIme: 2/2021-4/2021 Instructor: Hu YIke
Commercial Center
Hotel As cities continue to grow and populations expand, the construction of elevated bridges has become a pivotal measure to improve urban trafÞc ßow.
SITE
However, the construction of elevated bridges also comes with some potential hazards. Elevated bridges may sever urban communities, leading to a weakening of social connections and constraining residents' sense of space.
ISSUE It's too dark; I don't want to walk here.
Residential Area
School Residential Area Residential Area
VIADUCT SYSTEM IN TIANJIN
Lack of safety: The bridge is too closed and lacks light, which keeps women and children away from the area.
It is hard to get back home.
China
Railway
Disrupt Connectivity: The area around the bridge is cut off by the wall it was built with, disrupting connectivity on one side.
Tianjin
Site
Residential Area
This could have been a great recreational area.
Viaduct
Functionally Disused: With no clear designated purpose, as a neglected space, everyone wants to utilize this area.
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FROM CHAOS TO AN EQUAL AND SAFE PLAYING SPACE AERIAL VIEW
Public Sports Area: The Þrst node upon entering from the north offers a variety of activities to engage in.
Skateboarding Area: Skateboarding enthusiasts bring vibrancy and attraction to the site.
STRATEGIES Break Boundary
Functional Crossßow
Enhancement of green spaces
Lounge Area: A small store and ample seating may entice passersby to enter from both sides of the viaduct.
The Relaxation Oasis : The quiet part, where citizens can take a brief break from city. 11
MASTERPLAN EXPLODED DIAGRAM
Under-bridge activity nodes, basketball court, and triangular seating area.
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Viaduct 0
10
20
50M
1
Rest Area 6
Under-bridge activity nodes, integrated skateboard area.
2
7
Activity Space
3
The quiet Relaxation Oasis triangular seating area under the green forest.
Green Space
4
Road System
Open green space area, open skateboard area.
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1. Walkway 2. Public Sports Area 3. Skateboarding Area 4. Multifunctional Lounge Area 5. Skating Bowl 6. Grass Hill 7. Relaxation Oasis
Design
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LANDSCAPE NODE DETAIL
Bridge Piers L-shaped Steel Concrete Base Cement Mortar Waterproof
Concrete Base
Cement Bricks
Concrete Base Cement Mortar Waterproof Cement Mortar Gravel
Gravel Subgrade
UNDER-BRIDGE DRAINAGE GAP
Wooden Seat Topsoil Layer
Cement Mortar Concrete Base Gravel Layer
Subgrade
Subgrade
RAMPS TERRAIN
PAVING AND BENCH POOL
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HAIHE PARK
DIAGNOSIS OF THE SITE
ISSUE
Sustainable Water Management Design For Urban Park
Ecological Destruction
Location: Tianjin, China Area: 4.1ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work TIme: 6/2022-11/2022 Instructor: Zhang Lei
WATER DEGRADATION OF HAIHE RIVER
YongDing New River
TrafÞc and circulation Chaos
TIanjin Core CIty Zone Surrounding Activity Needs
Metro line Commercial Area Tianjin Binhai Industrial Area Cultural Area
Haihe River
Green Space
DEVELOPMENT OF HAIHE RIVER The invaders established nine foreign concessions, leading to a signiÞcant increase in construction activities. Chemical Pollution Discharge into the River
Economic Boost
The local residents make a living through Þshing and shipping, promoting the sustainable development of the canal. Fishery
1860
Transport
1900
Severe Flooding Companies lease along the river
After the founding of the country, the industrial sector experienced robust development. 1963
1974
Ecological Degradation
A more sustainable, environmentally-friendly form of urban activity needs to be discovered and incorporated into urban parks.
Environmental Damage
2004
Fixed Water Level
2022
Exploring New Urban Activities 14
PROPOSAL GENERATION STRATEGIES
MASTERPLAN
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1. Micro-topography 2. Kids playground 3. Sunny lawn
1. Enhancement of vertical and longitudinal connectivity.
4. Multicolored Flower Belt
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5. Entrance Plaza 6. The Terrace 7. Water Mirror 1
3
8. Reedbed Sanctuary
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9. Tidal Marshland
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2. Moving parking to an underground area and connected to the neighboring entrance.
10. Quagmire Cove
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11. Landscape Bridge 12. Observation Deck
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13. Lowland Oasis
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14. Tranquil Pond 15. Visitor Activity Center
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16. Bend Valley 16
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3. Establish pedestrian-friendly streets by prohibiting vehicles on the site.
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12 11 4. Addressing the site's height variations and the waterfront slope.
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE Art Gallery Activity Center 5. A series of wetlan restorations to make a portion of the water usable.
Bus station
Micro-terrain
Ecological Habitat
Dining
water Entertainment Flower belt Low Flow Channel
6. Ensuring animals have sufÞcient space without human intervention.
Slow Lane
Wetland & Water Cycle
Water Mirror
Terrasse
Ecological Destruction
Underground Parking Lot
Slow Lane
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WATER PURAFICATION PROCESS River
Sedimentation Tanks
Pumping Station
Stage 2
Stage 1 Integrated Plant PuriÞcation
Stage 1
Stage 2
Heavy Metal Purification
Stage 3
Stage 3 Water PuriÞcation by Aeration Droplets
Stage 4
Recycling pond
Nutrient PuriÞcation
Water Quality Stabilization Zone
Stage 4
After the introduction of a water puriÞcation system, including natural methods such as plant Þltration and ecological wetlands, the water quality along the park embankment is ensured, completing the sequence as people progressively approach the river from the city.
PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF URBAN ACTIVITIES Entrance Space
Fountain Square
Leisure Steps
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MAQUETTE PERFORMANCE
MAQUETTE OF WETLAND
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Other Works
Phoenix Destruction and Rebirth Land Art Through Time and Memory Location: Bordeaux, France Area: 20 Nature of Project: Academic Group Work TIme: 3/2022 Instructor: Jean-François Rodriguez
In a forgotten small French village, we decided to do something in the forest to draw attention to ourselves. We asked it to be respectful of the environment, time, and memory...We found two trees that had been toppled by the wind; their roots contorted and their trunks vanished. Some plants and insects had formed their own ecology within the roots. So, we cleared the vegetation between them to highlight the two counting trees. And we transformed them. One of them emphasized its state of decay by adding more branches; the other made it more vibrant by adding moss and inserting wildßowers. Gently transforming nature, setting them apart from true nature, that is our goal. Time will breathe new life into this phoenix
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Other Works
SURVEYING AND MAPPING BEHAI PARK Mapping of old buildings Beijing Location: Beijin, China Nature of Project: Academic Group Work TIme: 7/2020-9/2020 Instructor: ZHANG Fengwu
The internship for mapping traditional Chinese architecture that we conducted in the summer of 2020. My task was to make a comprehensive plan of the North Sea Yi Fangshan Park. After three days of on-site sketches and over 20 days of sketching and reÞning, we began the machine drawing. This internship experience enhanced my CAD skills, as well as my ability to envision space, perceive it, and observe intricate details.
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