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
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S i t e Po r t r a i t | Fo r t H a ye s
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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.
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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
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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.
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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’
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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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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.
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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