Landsacpe Design Portfolio

L a n d s c a p e D e s i g n Po r t f o l i o C h e e n e n g Ya n g, M L A

Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s

M e n o m i n e e Zo o : Re-Imagined

Shifting Dynamics

B i g Fo o t S t a t e Pa r k

E x t re m e Ec o l o g y i n A u g m e n t a t i o n o f the Living Rock Wi l d l i f e

6-9

16-17

S i t e Po r t r a i t | Fo r t H a ye s

22-23

10-13

18-19

M i s c e l l a n e o u s Wo r k 24-27

Sauk Prairie R e c re a t i o n A re a 14-15

20-21

M e n o m i n e e Zo o : R e - I m a g i n e d The fabricated, synthetic, and produced nature landscape of the Menominee Zoo sets a stage for experimentation for innovative and creative zoo interventions. Going beyond the mind and thinking of human perception and application, my project gear towards the experimentation re-reproducing a produced landscape from the animal’s point of view – designing in the “mind of the animal”. Acknowledging and considering the different zoo actors and agencies, both non-human and human, the dynamic interrelationship network strings together all roles denaturalizing and naturalizing the produced nature. The coexistence and cohabitation of zoological animals and humans are part of making nature. To form this coexistence, structural animal trails and human trail enclosures allow for new experiences for zoo animals and people.

WI 6

A g e n c y N e t wo r k D i a g r a m

Miller’s Bay

Existing Site Plan

Model

Basketball Court Recreation Pond

Baseball Field

Open Field

Picnic Front Zoo Pond

Existing Zoo

Lake Winnebago Beach Tennis Court

Zoo Visitors

Transparent View

Actor

Natural Rock

Concrete Wall

Actor

Zoo Visitors

Building

Animal Trail

Barrier

Zoo keeper

Actor

Moat

Concrete Wall

Concrete Rock

Actor

Concrete Edge

P re c e d e n t S t u d i e s

Exhibit Element

Children’s

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Illustrated Plan

Gray Wolf Trail Black Bear Exhibit

B

Gray Wolf Exhibit Black Bear Trail

American Elk & Cattle Exhibit External Exhibit Avian Exhibit

A

C

Cougar Exhibit Cougar Trail Bobcat Trail Bobcat Exhibit

D

Feline Trail Farm Animal Exhibit

Sections A

B Feline Trail

Bobcat Trail 8

Cougar Trail

Boardwalk

Wolf Trail

Bridge

Cougar Trail

Human Enclosure

Bear Pond

Bear Trail

Human Enclosure

Wolf Trail

Bear Human Human Playscape Enclosure Enclosure

Bear Trail

Human Enclosure

Ty p e o f E n c l o s u re s

Bear Exhibit Open Paths

Road Crossing Fiberglass - Tensile Structure

Wooden Bridge Fiberglass - Steel Structure

Wooden Boardwalk Steel Mesh

Bear Exhibit

C

Human Cougar Trail Enclosure Cougar Exhibit

Wolf Exhibit

Wolf Trail Bear Trail Moat

D

Parking Lot

Cougar Trail

Feline Trail

Path

Boardwalk

Boardwalk

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S h i f t i n g D y n a m i c s Team Members: Cheeneng Y. | Lulu L. The project is in Saginaw Bay, a bay part of the larger water body of Lake Huron in Michigan. A unique characteristic of the bay is its shallow water which creates a unique habitat and ecosystem as well as a condition for Phragmites australis to thrive. Due to the heavy industrial and agricultural practices a large amount of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other industrial and agricultural waste gets absorb in the slushy-mucky soil suitable for phragmites. Shifting Dynamics, researches the movement of phragmites working with natural elements to design and control the movement of phragmites allowing sedimentation to collect and produce new land for future opportunities. It is predicted the water will recede six feet from its current water level in 100 years. Within this time frame, new land would form allowing more opportunities and further development of our design providing space for both people and non-human species.

Lake Huron WI MI

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Saginaw Bay

E x i s t i n g Co n d i t i o n s

Saginaw Bay Analysis

Site Analysis

Wind Pattern Water Movement Human Movement

Water Depth

Sediment Movement

Sediment Typology

Model

Site Plan Existing Jetty

Existing Nature Trail

Forest Corridor

Proposed Nature Trail

Proposed Jetty

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Detail Plan

D re d g e & Fo re s t Co r r i d o r

By Lulu

Dredge

New Land Sedimentation at Breakwaters Gabion Breakwater

D B

Sedimentation at Terrace New Access Jetty

Forest Corridor

Shoreline

Wa t e r & S e d i m e n t M o ve m e n t Sedimentation

Jetty Terrace

Change in water direction

Water Canal

New Paths

Pe o p l e M o ve m e n t

Research: Bay Sediment Research: Canal Sediment

C

People Movement

New Forest Corridor

A

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Research

P ro g r a m s

Walking

Dog Walking

Trail

Wildlife Biking Observation

Kayak/ Canoe

Fish

Dredge

Ice Skate

Research

Fo re s t M o ve m e n t : B e f o re

Fo re s t M o ve m e n t : Af t e r

A | Fo re s t S e c t i o n

Dredge Fill Path

Path

B | Jetty Section

Terrace

C | J e t t y - N a t u re Tr a i l Co n n e c t i o n S e c t i o n

Jetty

Gabion Wall

Phragmites Field

Jetty Lower Platform

Canal

Jetty

D | B re a k w a t e r S e c t i o n

13 Breakwater

Vegetation

Saginaw Bay

Sedimentation

Breakwater

Saginaw Bay

Research

S a u k P r a i r i e R e c re a t i o n A re a

| P ro f e s s i o n a l Wo r k

R e g i o n a l Co n t e x t

Sauk Prairie Recreation Area (SPRA) is located in Merrimac, Wisconsin southeastern Sauk County. The Badger Army Ammunition Plant (BAAP) used to own 7,354-acre of land but now BAAP is decommissioned and the land was acquired by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR, 3,400 acres), USDA (2,100 acres), and Ho-Chunk Nation (1,600 acres).

As an on-going development project, my role is to conceptually design vista and contact center alternatives connecting to the already planned recreations and programs. The contact station required room for interpretive exhibits, restrooms, and for customer service. The vista is at the highest point on a bluff south of Devil’s Lake State Park. At the bluff there are two pools of water where water was pumped into as a water reserve. Here, the WI DNR will connect Devil’s Lake State Park with SPRA as an attraction site for visitors, campers, and hikers..

S i t e Co n t e x t

E x i s t i n g Co n d i t i o n s Existing Plan

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Maps Provided by WI DNR Manipulated by Author

Co n t a c t S t a t i o n Alternative I

Alternative II

Alternative III

L a yo u t

Vi s t a

Alternative I

Alternative II

Alternative III

L a yo u t

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B i g Fo o t S t a t e Pa r k

| P ro f e s s i o n a l Wo r k

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) is looking for different ways to re-route Lake Shore Drive at the Big Foot Beach State Park. The objective is to create a larger beach front and green space. The park is located in the city of Lake Geneva in southern Wisconsin. The current road is dangerous for park visitors to cross with busy traffic and erosion along the roadside. Working with city officials, the WI DNR takes in consideration of the city’s priorities into the plan. Another concept was the placement of temporary parking lots. Temporary parking lots are needed for summer holidays since the park gets more than 800 visitors including people from out-of-state.

WI

Lake S

hore

Dr

E x i s t i n g Co n d i t i o n | B i g Fo o t S t a t e Pa r k

Tent Campsite

Lake Geneva

Tent Campsite

Lagoons

Existing Entrance 16

P.L.

Contact Station

Site Elements

Water

Trails

Road Network

A l t e r n a t i ve I

A l t e r n a t i ve I I

Tree

A l t e r n a t i ve I I I

3072’ Day-use Area Potential Paved Expanded Parking

Underpass Contact Station 94 Existing Parking Potential Paved Spaces Parking

Green Space

Concession

125’

Underpass

Potential Paved Parking Contact Station Green Space

8’

Concession

450’

Potential Paved Expanded Parking

94 Existing Parking Spaces

900’

Potential Paved Expanded Parking

141

1350’

Beach

Beach

1800’

’

2283 Day-use Area

250’

Day-use Area

Beach

Concession

Potential Paved Parking Underpass Contact Station

94 Existing Parking Spaces

Green Space

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E x t re m e Ec o l o g y i n t h e L i v i n g R o c k

Team Members: Cheeneng Y. | Raylee M. | Han Z.

Marble Cliff Quarry closed fall 2013 due to the decrease in limestone demand.

The studio question posed to what can be done to this enormous industrialized landscape. My group focuses on the reserve typology, a landscape set apart for the protection of unique biological, zoological, or geological phenomena. We took the ooze, extremophiles, and ruderal vegetation characteristics into consideration and inspiration of our design. The water pattern, groundwater seepage, and the infusion of the unique characteristics are the main attraction. Our goal is to amplify these typologies as well as exposing the water pumping process creating shallow pool infrastructures around the deepest part of the quarry reflecting the redirecting of water. This will create a new quarry ecology at the bedrock surface.

Plan | Marble Cliff Quarry

P ro j e c t S i t e

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D e s i g n P ro c e s s

Sections

By Han Manipulated by Author

Wa t e r M o ve m e n t

B o t t o m Q u a r r y Pe r s p e c t i ve

Site Plan

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A u g m e n t a t i o n o f Wi l d l i f e The project is within the Olentangy Watershed in Whetstone Park focusing on Adena Brook ravine. Using the Columbus, OH greenway plan as a guide to design my site, I implement more areas for bird watching, wetlands, native vegetation, and education to form a biodiversity in wildlife and programs on site. I propose to plant native plants, and harvest invasive species as most have beneficial medical properties such as Japanese Suckle. Therefore, harvesting creates a source of income while controlling the invasive population.

Ecology of Today Site Context

Park of Roses

Humans

Ecology of Today

Ad e n a B ro o k | Ac t o r A g e n c y D i a g r a m

Open Field

Rain Dog & Dog Fecal

Sediments Groundwater

Adena Brook Recreation Fields

CSO

Food Waste Output to Olentangy River

Dead Organisms Fish Frogs?

Raccoons Squirrels Sparrows

N Rich Soil

Homogeneous Plant Palette

Ecology of Tomorrow

Ecology of Tomorrow Evapotranspiration

Legend

Groundwater

Adena Brook Trail

Water

Polluted Inputs Organic Nutrients Energy/Water

Rain

Cultural Impact Salamander Aquatic-Terrestrial Life-Cycle Salamander Aquatic Life-Cycle Habitat

Economic

Cultural

Pollutants

Surface Sediments

Wildlife Observation

Wetland: Marsh Treehouse Trail

Nutrients Metamorphosis

Nesting Area

Water Quality

Wetland: Swamp

Open Field

Output to Olentangy River

Birds Trees

Invasive Garden

Sections

Invasive Species (i.e. Japanese Honeysuckle, Garlic Mustard etc.)

Dead Vegetation

Herbaceous Vegetation Funding for Adena Brook

Funding Source

Ground Fauna

Vegetation Debris Soil

Decomposer

Harvest

2

Process & Package

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Amphibians

Saplings Sun

Wetland

Lower Pathway

Adena Brook

Site Plan Ad e n a B ro o k | To p o g r a p h y M o d e l

Wetland Tree Tower

Treescape Path Tree Tower Entrance

Invasive Garden

Tree Tower Shaded Lawn

Wooden Bridge Treescape Path Upper Pathway Upper Pathway Wetland

Upper Pathway

Observation Deck

Tree Tower

Lower Adena Brook Pathway

Wetland

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S i t e Po r t r a i t | Fo r t H a ye s

Fo r t H a ye s | D e ve l o p m e n t

A project based on the evolution of the site development and to catalog the change in the landscape. The project called for research and study of landscape elements on the current landscape. The objective is to understand why the change in the landscape over time and to understand the function of the stormwater management.

S i t e Co n t e x t | Fo r t H aye s

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1901

1921

1951

2013

Fo r t H a ye s | S i t e E l e m e n t s

A depression allowing runoffs to flow. The high point splits the water in two direction - down or behind the path. The slope of the path allows it to be less wet.

A manhole in the center of the depression draws in water from the surrounding area. When water fills up then water will start to infiltrate the manhole. It is also well hidden by the trees and at eye level.

The retaining wall prevents erosion and stabilizes the building. The tree may also be used as a erosion method.

Small mounds allow water to flow in different directions. This prevent pools of water as the soil is lifted up against the building creating a high point thus water to run down from the building. Ultimately leading the water to a depression.

The center of the ramp lets water run down from it keeping the ramp as dry as possible as well as the sidewalk and building.

The stairs has cracks in it creates different paths for water to travel. Ultimately, the water will seep through the cracks and flow down to the concrete surface making its way to the manhole; the steepness is noticeable.

The vegetated stormwater basin catches the runoffs. When the water is up to a certain level, it will flow to the other side or vice-versa.

This shallow rocky stormwater basin catches runoffs and filters out sediments before flowing into the vegetated stormwater basin (as indicated above). The hierarchy of stormwater management allows for cleaner water to flow into the drainage.

Small mounds allow water to flow in different directions. This prevent pools of water to form in one area spreading out the water volume.

Another stormwater management indicating different level of runoffs. In this case, water comes from the parking lot and vegetated area. Water will fill up to the height of the manhole then drain while becoming a temporary pool of water.

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Team Members: Cheeneng Y. | Chris C. | Lauren M.

Invasive Tertiary

Secondary

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40.0’ 9

1000.0’

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AGRICULTURE

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Co n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n Cheeneng Yang Ohio State University | Master of Landscape Architecture University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Bachelor of Science - Biology yang.c.88@gmail.com