Hanzi Yang
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Hanzi Yang 540 Main St., Apt. 474, New York, NY 10044. 607.280.3468. hy343@cornell.edu. YANGHANZI.COM
Education 09.2010-05.2013 Cornell University , USA 09.2007—05.2010 The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR 01.2009—06.2009 The University of Manchester, UK 09.2006—06.2007 Zhejiang University, China
Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A. I ) Bachelor of Arts in Art History with First Class Honor Exchange student in the Department of Art History and Visual Studies Department of Humanities
Design Competition Experience 01.2012 ULI/Hines es Students s Urban Urb rb Design Des Competition Com US
Worked with students from Real Estate and City Planning on an urban design project in Houston, TX; focused on Transit-Oriented Development; contributed to schematic design, plan rendering and circulation analysis.
1 10.2011-05.2012 201 International ational Horticulture Ho Expo Ex 2011 Xi’an n China
Took initiative to participate in the International Horticulture Expo 2011 in Xi’an, China on behalf of the Department of Landscape Architecture, Cornell University; teamed with four students and designed a photoremediation garden; contributed to concept development, plan and perspectives rendering, team coordination and communication with the Expo Committee.
Work Experience 12.2013--03.2014 3---0 03 20 Stantec, ec, c New w York Y NY.
Landscape architectural designer; worked on conceptual design, 3D modelling, perspective rendering, construction documents and diagrams.
08.2013--present 08 2013 013 en New York C Chapter of America American ca Society o of Landscape a e Architects Arch hite (NYASLA) (NYASLA
Committee member and volunteer; worked on event planning and programming
07.2012—08.2012 2— Tang Feng C Culture re Communication mmunicatio Co., Ltd. China
Landscape Architect; conducted research on a future tourist resort in Xunyi County, Shannxi Province, China; compiled conceptual design documents and presented to the local government officials (client).
06.2011-08.2011 Rust to Green NY
Landscape Architect and Research Fellow on food policies for Rust to Green in Utica, NY; helped design and install a public garden; organized community events and educational sessions; researched on food policy in Mohawk Valley and worked on demographics mapping project.
09.2012—12.2012 Department par of Landscape Architecture Cornell University
Teaching Assistant for junior landscape architecture studio course; helped preparing course materials, giving students critiques, researching on and developing a visual representation of the history of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, NY.
08.2008 Technology and Education Connecting Cultures China and US
Volunteer teacher of English in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China; taught English to local elementary and junior high school teachers; devised and delivered lectures practice sessions.
Language Proficiency English: fluent Mandarin Chinese: native Cantonese: fluent French: Intermediate
Contents natural energy harvesting
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Visible processes: re-imagining the Ag Quad pp. 1-6
Re-invigorating the West Side: Hudson Rail Yard redevelopment pp. 7-12 eco-lution: entry for the 2012 ULI/hines student urban design competition pp. 13-14
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Powering urban biodiversity and resilience: Beebe Station Project pp. 15-16
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social energy generating
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Mapping the hazard of Hydrilla verticillata p. 17
other projects and drawing samples pp. 21-24
sustainable practices
planting design
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Planting design for Roberts and Kennedy Halls p. 18
Greening Clark Hall rooftop: design and construction project pp. 19-20
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Visible processes: re-imagining the Ag qUAD Date: 2011.09-2011.12 Location: Ag Quad, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Type: academic Elements: stormwater management, plants, temporality of the landscape
Seeing the Little Leaf Linden LEGEND
Noticeable to most people
Less noticeable This project aims to make more visible the natural processes that happen on a highly maintained environment. Each planting bed is planted with a species of prominent seasonal interests. As one walk in the landscape at SEE A TREE? Least noticeable different times of a year, the procession of seasonal shifts manifest itself through plants. Connections
Conceptual model
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Stewartia sinensis Cercidiphyllum japonicum
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Prunus serrulata
Cornus kousa
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Kerria japonica
Malus floribunda
Hydrangea quercifolia
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Magnolia grandiflora
Pinus parviflora
Lavandula angustifolia
Prunus persica Rosa rugosa
Ilex verticillata
Kalmia latifolia
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Visible processes: re-imagining the Ag Quad Sections of stormwater detention channels and permeable paving
Sustainable practice on site is both an environmental consideration and a design element. The entire topography is sloped at 2 towards the west end of the Quad Roberts Hall . Vegetated swales filter sediments and contaminants in stormwater and direct it into the detention pond, where it sits for a maximum of 48 hours and then infiltrates. Stormwater planters serve a similar purpose.
Illustration of stormwater detention pond Stormwater Detention Pond with moisture-loving plants (48-hour water holding capacity)
Vegetated Swale
Storm water sheet flows on 2% slope
Section of stormwater detention area
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Diagram of functional components raised planters/planting strips lawn vegetated swales and stormwater detention channels pathways/paved area stormwater detention area with moisture-loving plants
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Re-invigorating the west side: hudson rail yard redevelopment Date: 2012.09-2012.12 Location: Hudson Rail Yards, New York City, NY Type: urban design; master planning; real estate development Elements: walking and lingering as an experience; rooftop project; stormwater management; farmer's market; working space.
The goal is achieved through careful planning of space and creatively connecting different programs into an organic whole. Residential, commercial and office spaces provide tax base and job opportunities, while street level activities are greatly facilitated through seamless transition between different elevations and functional components. the landmark building proposed on the west side of the site frames the distant view and makes it part of the experience on site.
Analysis 2. Existing traffic nexus and landmarks
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BY tieing in existing urban mosaics and adding new programs on site, This project aims to turn the Hudson rail yard into a versatile energy hub that not only propels economic development of the district, but also drives social interaction and promotes a new identity of the neighborhood of Chelsea.
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Analysis 3. Photo inventory of site characteristics
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Proposed characteristics of site
to JAVITS CENTER
street-level access HUDSON RIVER PAR RK
active street fronts
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semi-public, community-oriented private, quite, slow movement undulating topography
open, public, high visibility, plaza spectacle, fast movement, “active” recreational space
to 34TH ST. SUBWAY STATION
framed view to the river, monumental architecture, sensations of nature, more public, slow movement
to CHELSEA WATERSIDE PARK and HUDSON RIVER PARK
to MOYNIHAN STATION to HIGH LINE to CHELSEA PARK and CHELSEA PREP
Spot elevation and resolution fixed street corner elevation
rail yard ground plane
Adding vertical surfaces and slopes
extending surface from corners to center 32’
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Extending 31st and 32nd streets into local streets
Proposed building uses mixed use commercial institutional manufactural parking
Proposed building footprints
Proposed pedestrian connection with surroundings
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Plan
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school
high-rise buildings
school yard
landmark building mounds and depressions
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community garden & railyard skylight B
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plaza sloping lawn A
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farmers’market plaza farmers’market
low-rise building
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eco-lution: entry for the 2012 uli/hines student urban design competition Date: 2012.01 Location: Houston, TX Type: urban design; master planning; transit-oriented development Elements: pedestrian mall, green roofs, waterfront development Team members: Melissa Poulin, Xiaoyu Bai and Andrea Menotti. Contribution: Concept development, perspective rendering, diagrams, plan rendering
Bird’s eye view
Phasing phasing plan
sources of revenue by phase
total buildout: square feet
for sale housing rental housing retail + recreational parking office + commercial
PHASE 1 2014
institutional hotel
ResidenƟal
An under-utilized piece of land in Houston, Texas is transformed into a pedestrian mall with ground level retail, high level offices, apartments and other amenities. Connection to downtown and the bayou is enhanced to attract more visitors.
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bird’s eye view
PHASE 3 2017
Water aeration system
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TOTAL
1,653,889 sq ft
ECONOMIC VALUE Net Present Value................................. Unleveraged IRR Before Taxes......... Levered IRR Before Taxes...................
$70,653,265 13% 19%
Current Site Value................................. Projected Site Value.............................
$ 25,761,549 $550,753,870
EMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES More than 175 new retail jobs More than 270 new office jobs residential transportation retail/commercial sport/recreation hotel entertainment/leisure office
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institutional
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major views + axes
view from I-10: visual gateway to downtown
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living water system: how it works
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Urban agriculture green system
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Rooftop greenhouse integrated with Green Museum, providing jobs for SRO residents and CSA opportunity
(c) Bright Farm Systems
Living eco-machine in atrium cleans graywater for use in greenhouse and landscaping, saving more than 1,000,000 gallons annually (c) Eric Lohan
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This new gateway district will draw Houstonians back into the urban core where they will find an abundance of social amenities, economic opportunities, and an innovative approach to the downtown lifestyle.
Vibrant, comfortable, and environmentally responsible, Eco-lution will put life back into the living system. This “eco-lutionary” gateway facilitates the flow of human energy, information, and ecological features which come together to form an exciting living system. While these elements can be found fragmented throughout the Greater Houston region, Eco-lution combines these characteristics to create a quality of life that is unparalleled.
living eco-machine in atrium
green museum rooftop greenhouse trader joe’s
fitness center restaurants
living water system
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Residential with retail on first floor Parking on lower floors facing railway
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Commuter rail and bus terminal with retail on first floor Medical offices on upper floors
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Residential with retail on lower floors Greenhouse, green museum + institute Restaurant and spa above Day care center
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Residential with retail and office on lower floors Parking on lower floors facing highway
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SRO residential w/ retail + office on lower floors Parking on lower floors facing highway
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7 re-routed franklin st. connects to existing washington ave.
living water system filters stormwater
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High-end condos Retail and restaurant on first floor
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pedestrian bridge
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Trader Joe’s on first floor Gym on second floor Condos above
12 Hotel + restaurant wastewater management living atrium enhances common areas and restores graywater for reuse heat island reduction vegetated and highly reflective roofs Features that contribute towards satisfying LEED® ND credits
reduced parking footprint off-street parking located at rear or side of buildings; preferred location for carpools/vanpools solar orientation buildings oriented E-W creating ideal N-S facing roofs
transit facilities commuter rail system with shelter providing comfortable waiting area and bike storage bicycle network and storage access to existing bike network and bike storage provided for residents, workers and shoppers
water-efficient landscaping stormwater runoff captured onsite and filtered in rain gardens and living water system before entering bayou local food production produce grown in interior greenhouses is sold at farmer’s market in plaza
on-site renewable energy sources rooftop photovoltaic panels capturing solar energy for on-site use recycled content in infrastructure materials from existing structures retained onsite and reused in new construction
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powering urban biodiversity and resilience: beebe station project Date: 2012.02-2012-05 Location: Beebe Station, Rochester, NY Type: industrial landscape, historic preservation Elements: ecological restoration, nursery, outdoor event space, rehabilitation of historic buildings. Team members: Liz Krushner, Amy McLean and Melissa Poulin. Contribution: Concept development, perspective rendering, diagrams, sections
Beebe Station is an out-of-use power plant by the High Falls in Rochester, NY. Sitting in the Genesee Gorge, the site is an important part of an ecological corridor for migrating birds and offers great opportunities for ecosystem services. Below are two sections comparing existing conditions and potential plant communities that could occur on site. Target tree species and animal inhabitants are important indicators of the site s ecological status, as well as attractors for downtown residence and visitors.
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Beaver Great Horned Owl Belted Kingfisher
Redbellied Woodpecker
Red Fox
Floodplain Forest Typical species: Silver Maple, Ashes, Red Maple, Hickories, Walnut
Wild Turkey
Pine Warbler
Pileated Woodpecker
Brown Bat
Amphibians
Aquatic Animals
Spotted Salamander
Norther Pike
Sturgeon
Spotted Turtle
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Appalachian oak-hickory forest Typical plant species: Oaks, Hickories, White Ash, Red Maple, Witch Hazel, Flowering Dogwood
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Beech-maple mesic forest Typical plant species: Sugar Maple, Basswood, White Ash, Alternate Leaved Dogwood, Witch Hazel
Unconfined River Typical plant species: naiad, burreed, tagegrass, spikerush
Beech-maple mesic forest
Appalachian oak-hickory forest
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SHADE HOUSE
Leveraging on the site's unique qualities, our proposal aims to restore the ecological functions of the site, and turns it into a transformative power that brings ecological services, historic presence and active life style to the citizens of Rochester.
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Plotting the infestation of Hydrilla verticillata in the Cayuga Inlet Date: 2012.09 Location: Ithaca, NY Type: infographics
Hydrilla verticillata is an invasive aquatic plant discovered in the Cayuga Inlet of Ithaca, NY in August 2011. Below is the visualization I made of research on this plant. It illustrates the history of Hydrilla in the U.S., its growing habits and mechanism, and its potential adverse impacts on Cayuga Lake and the larger environment
Hydrilla verticillata: Potential Spread and Adverse Impacts in Upstate New York
2020 the Great Lakes
2015 the Finger Lakes
History of Hydrilla Infestation in the US
Decreases waterfront property values
CAYUGA LAKE
1995: King County, WA
1976: Marysville, CA
2012 Cayuga Lake
1970s: Potomac River, VA
Reduces aquatic recreational activities
Early 1950s: Tampa Bay, FL 1969: Houston area, TX
1970s Established in major water bodies of all drainage basins in Florida
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40, 000 of water in 43% of Florida’s public lakes.
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Planting design for Roberts and Kennedy Hall, Cornell University Date: 2012.04 Location: Cornell University Campus, Ithaca, NY Type: campus design, planting design Elements: all-season interests, plant selection and establishment
This project aims to make the narrow space in front of Roberts and Kennedy Hall into a pleasant view for daily users. The area s shaded condition and low pH are considered when plants are selected. The plants cover a wide color palette and provide visual interests for all seasons.
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Construction documents for Clark Hall rooftop garden For a course on site construction, I designed a rooftop garden and developed a full set of construction documents from demolition plan to construction details. Below is the layout plan; on the facing page are selected construction details.
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For a course on site construction, I designed a rooftop garden and developed a full set of construction documents from demolition plan to construction details. Below is the layout plan; on the facing page are selected construction details.
Selected construction details drawings
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Seeing a different landscape: An Experiment with Shakkei Shakkei is the Japanese word for "Borrowed landscape�. It is a common principle in Japanese garden-making, where a distant view is integrated into the landscape of a house or a garden, as part of the aesthetic experience. This model represents a traditional Japanese house with elements such as tatami mats, shoji screen doors, rocks, sand and carefully placed trees. The goal is to explore the effects of contrasting unfamiliar landscapes with a Japanese context by changing slides, and how cultural baggage affects the way we see the landscape. Collaborator: Hui-Shan Huang
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Oil Paintings
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Hand drawing and rendering samples On these two pages are hand drawing and rendering samples. They are not based on a single project.
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