PROFESSIONAL SKILLS • • • • • • • •
AutoCAD Land F/X Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe After Effect Adobe Premiere Prezi
• • • • • • • •
Hand Drawing Sketchup Rhino Grasshopper ArcGIS Lumion Camtasia Studio Office Software
• • • • • • • •
Landscape Design Urban Planning and Design Site Analysis Planting Design Graphic Design Video Documentation Programming Photography
Landscape Designer, ASLA Terra Design Group 613 Crosby St, Altadena, CA 91001 Tel. 979.587.2628 zhangyixunya@gmail.com
EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
2012 - 2015
Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, Texas A&M University (TAMU) • GPA 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Urban Planning (BUP)
2007 - 2012
Department of Architecture, Tianjin Institute of Urban Construction (TIUC) , P.R. China
WORK EXPERIENCE • Landscape Designer in Terra Design Group, San Antonio, Texas Director: Walter Heard
07/2015 - Present
Responsibility: construction documentation, graphic rendering, site design, site analysis, signage inventory and design, wayfinding planning, presentation preparation, site visit, video documentation, etc. Participated several project meetings and communicated with design team, clients, contractors and local community.
• Student Technician in Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
06/2014 - 09/2014
Director: Galen Newman
Responsibility: design of coastal dune system and integration alternatives, design models, graphic rendering, Lumion design demonstration video, etc. Prepared presentation for clients and design teams.
• Intern in China Academy of Urban Planning & Design, Beijing, China Director: Ziyu Zhu
04/2010 - 04/2012
Responsibility: data collection, site investigation, case study, base maps rendering, concept diagrams, existing condition models, presentation documents, etc. Participated and prepared for the public meeting, meetings with clients and contractors.
PUBLICATION • Galen NEWMAN, Grace GUO, Yixun ZHANG, et al., Landscape Integration for Storm Surge Barrier Infrastructure: Western Galveston Island, USA, Landscape Architecture Frontiers, 4(1), 058-071, 2016
PROJECT EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL WORK Terra Design Group 07/2015 - Present • West Site Creek Trail System Landscape Restoration, San Antonio, Texas • Commerce Street Improvement, San Antonio, Texas • Howard Peak Greenway Trail System Wayfinding Signage Design Guideline, San Antonio, Texas • Coker Church Columbarium Design, San Antonio, Texas TAMU 06/2011 - 09/2011 • Ike Dike, Integrated Coastal Dune System, Galveston Island, Texas China Academy of Urban Planning & Design 04/2010 - 04/2012 • Post-disaster Reconstruction Planning and Design, Beichuan, Sichuan Province, China • Tourist City Public Service Facilities Planning Sanya, Hainan Province, China
ACADEMIC PROJECTS TAMU 2012 - 2015 • Urban Riverfront Redevelopment, Dynamic Yangbi, Yunnan Province, China • Backyard Design, Oak Stand Estate, Burleson County, Texas • Community Planning and Design, Cross Creek Ranch Development, Fulshear, Texas • Lone Star Ground Water Conservation Redesign, Conroe, Texas • Landscape Design, Hands-on LID Education Infrastructure at the TTI Sediment and Erosion Laboratory, College Station, Texas • Healing Garden Design, A Treatment Center For PTSD and TBI, Menlo Park, California
01/2014-03/2014 09/2013-12/2013 07/2013-08/2013 03/2013-05/2013 01/2013-03/2013 07/2012-09/2012
AWARDS / HONORS • 2015 ASLA Student Honor Award • 2015 ASLA Student Design Award, Merit Award, Texas Chapter • Landscape Architecture Development Scholarship (TAMU) • 2014 ASLA Student Design Award, Merit Award, Texas Chapter • Elizabeth and Edmund Rodiek MLA Endorsed Scholarship (TAMU) • 2013 ASLA Student Design Award, Merit Award, Texas Chapter • Excellent Student Leader (TIUC) • Department Scholarship (TIUC)
2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2010 2008, 2007
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Host Spring Festival Gala of Chinese Student Association • Participated in 2015 Aggie Workshop • Volunteer in SEC Lab Grand Opening and Workshop • Participated in Texas ASLA Conference • Host Welcome Festival of Chinese Student and Scholar Association
2015, 2014 2015, 2014 2013 2013, 2015 2012
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • Team leader of the Forest Park Medical Center Quadruple Net Value Research in class program, LDEV 667, TAMU 09/2013-11/2013 • Secretary General of College Student TV organization in TIUC 2009-2011
contents PROFESSIONAL WORK Terra Design Group 07/2015-06/2016
WEST SITE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM
01
07/2015-06/2016
COMMERCE STREET IMPROVEMENT
05
THE IKE DIKE
09
Restoration Project of Alazan, Apache, Martines and San Pedro Creek San Antonio, Texas
Pedestrian Corridor Expansion and Enhancements San Antonio, Texas
TAMU 06/2014-03/2015
Integrating Surge Protection Systems and Resilient Communities Galveston Island, Texas
ACADEMIC PROJECTS TAMU 01/2014-03/2014
URBAN RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT Dynamic Yangbi, Yunnan Province, China
13
Central Business District
01/13/201401/27/2014
01/2013-03/2013
URBAN DESIGN
Volunteer Park, Nashville, Tennessee
17
Vibrant Mixed-use Community Development
ASLA 2015 Student Design Award, Merit Award, TX Chapter
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Performance in Practice
19
Hands-on LID Education Infrastructure at the TTI Sediment and Erosion Laboratory, College Station, Texas
Low Impact Development
07/2012-09/2012
ASLA 2013 Student Design Award, Merit Award, TX Chapter
HEALING GARDEN DESIGN
A Treatment Center For PTSD and TBI, Menlo Park, California
23
Recover From A Home Like Environment 06/2013-12/2014
SUPPLEMENTS
Construction Drawing Hand Drawing ArcGIS Application Grasshopper Application
25
project1 Professional Work Terra Design Group WEST SITE CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM Restoration Project of Alazan, Apache, Martinez and San Pedro Creek, San Antonio, Texas WOODLAWN LAKE DAM
Client: San Antonio River Authority Project Manager: Walter Heard Project Introduction
WOODLAWN LAKE PARK
0 Mi.
This 14 miles trail system is a community-based creek restoration project. Design Goals: 1. Develop and advance planning concepts for restoring the environmental condition of the Alazan, Apache, Martinez, and San Pedro Creeks. 2. Enhance or maintain the current flood control components of these creeks. 3. Build comprehensive wayfinding system. 4. Provide increased opportunities for community enjoyment.
WOODLAWN CASTING POND
AL
AZ
AN
CR
EE
Responsibility and Method Statement
K
0.1 Mi.
AutoCAD was used to make site plan, design details and construction sheets. • Photoshop, Sketchup and Illustrator were used to make design models, perspective renderings and master plan renderings. • ArcGIS was applied to make wayfinding maps. • Responsible for Interpretive signage design and wayfinding map design. • Prezi was applied to prepare presentation document. • Prepare and participate meetings with design teams, clients and product material providers. •
Texas Avenue Trailhead
Waverly Aven
ue
0.2 Mi.
North Ham
enue
ALAZAN CREE
Kentucky Av
ilton Aven
ue
5 Minute Walking Distance
USA
Kentucky Avenue Rest Node
K
Texas State 0.3 Mi.
Culebra Roa
d
Mc Leod Stree
ilton Aven ue
t
North Ham
Henry Street
Street
City of San Antonio
EEK
10 Minute Walking Distance
West Laurel
ALAZAN CR
0.4 Mi.
Woodlawn Park Alazan Creek Trail
Carter Street
Drinking Fountain
Trailhead
Seating Area 0.47 Mi.
WEST END PARK
01
Trail Node
Wayfinding Signage
Lombrano St
reet
Neighborhood Connection
Overhead Structure 0’
100’
300’
600’
Peacock Military Academy 1910
K
I-10
WOODLAWN LAKE PARK
San Antonio Female College Opened in 1894, the school was later re-named Westmoorland College (1918) and the University of San Antonio (1937). When Trinity University relocated to San Antonio in 1942, it merged with the University of San Antonio and took over ownership of the university’s real estate and buildings.
C R EE
M
A R TI N EZ
ad Ro
Peacock Military Academy Established by Wesley Peacock as a private preparatory boarding and day school for boys age 12 to 18, Peacock Military Academy opened in 1896. The school operated until 1973. At the time of its closing, Peacock was one of the oldest private schools in the Southwest under continuous family management.
rg bu ks ic er ed Fr
Historical Interpretive Signage Graphic Design
CASTING POND
Little Flower Shrine 1931
The shrine has remained an active church since its dedication, continuing to serve parishioners from San Antonio as well as visitors from the United States, Mexico, and other countries. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
YOU ARE HERE
Culebra Road
WEST END PA
RK
Josephine Tobin Drive Arch 1928
Protestant Orphan’s Home Josephine Tobin Drive Arch 1932
1890
1910
1930
City operated a fish hatchery in the lower pond. The picturesque spot became known as the casting pond, after the hatchery closed
A lake is created by damming the creek. A small pond was formed. Developers dug artesian wells. The trolley bringing visitors to the lake ran across the dam. Alazan Creek turned into a marsh. West End Town Company was founded to develop a new neighborhood.
1970
1950
1990 The pond had deteriorated and filled with silt
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Alazan Creek Woodlawn Lake
West Craig Place West Woodlawn Avenue
Draining Lake
Looking East Toward Woodlawn
02
Southwest 20th Stree
t
Elmendorf Lake Park Trailhead Master Plan
PARK ENTRANCE Bue
na V ista
TRAILHEAD MONUMENT SIGN
Stre
et
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
PARK TRAIL
RAIN GARDEN
POROUS PARKING LOT
BIOSWALE
MILE MARKER
INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE
PICNIC TABLE
TXDOT RETAINING WALL
WAYFINDING MAP
FISHING PIER
Elmendorf Lake
Wayfinding Map Interpretive Sign
03
Roadway Direction Sign
Trail Etiquette Sign
Trail Rules Sign
Picnic Area and Fishing Pier
TXDOT Retaining Wall
Wayfinding Map FISHING PIER
Gulf Muhly
Mexican Bush Sage
Dwarf Fountain Grass
Mexican Feather Grass Salvia Greggi Bluebonnets Pervious Concrete Paving
Trilhead Monument Sign
Wayfinding Map
Mile Marker Wayfinding Marker
04
project2 Professional Work Terra Design Group COMMERCE STREET IMPROVEMENT Pedestrian Corridor Expansion and Enhancements, San Antonio, Texas Monument Kiosk COMERICA BANK
Street Murals COMMERCIAL SHOPS
VIA Bus Stop
Pine Hall Brick
Plant Container
AT&T COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMERCIAL SHOPS
COMMERCIAL SHOPS
Oklahoma Sandstone Banding
Tile Mosaic Bench
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO METR OPOLITAN HEALTH DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL SHOP
San Pedro Creek
GOODWILL
0 20'
60'
120'
Site Amenities
Tile Mosaic Bench
Trash Can
Monument Kiosk
05
Information Kiosk
Interpretive Signage
Lighting
VIA Bus Stop
Client: City of San Antonio Project Manager: Walter Heard
FROST BANK
Curb Ramp Outdoor Dining RESTAURANT
Project Introduction
Responsibility and Method Statement
• AutoCAD was used to make site plan, design This 5.7 acres streetscape improvement project is part of revitalization plan for Zona Cultural, a unique district in downtown details and construction sheets. • Photoshop, Sketchup and Illustrator were used San Antonio rich with history, cultural and arts. to make design models, perspective renderings Design Goals: and master plan renderings. 1. Create pedestrian friendly street and improve the • Prezi was applied to prepare presentation document. walking experience. • Provide shadow analysis video by Sketchup, 2. Express culture and heritage. Photoshop and Camtasia Studio. 3. Provide comprehensive wayfinding system. • Prepare and participate meetings with design 4. Fulfill the visual requirements for people viewed from both teams, clients and product material providers. street level and the windows of the high-rise office, residential and hotel towers.
OFFICE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO HUMAN RESOURCE
Information Kiosk Stone Bench VIA Bus Stop
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO MUNICIPAL PLAZA
RESTAURANT
Outdoor Dining
MAIN PLAZA
Bollard
San A nto Riverw nio alk
Trash Can Colored Concrete Paver
DRURY PLAZA HOTEL
Planting Design
Baldcypress
Cedar Elm
Mexican Sycamore
Crapemyrtle
Taxodium distichum
Ulmus crassifolia
Platanus mexicana
Lagerstroemia indica
SAN ANTONIO SKYLINE
FROST BANK
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL COMMERCIAL SHOPS
MAIN PLAZA
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN HEALTH DISTRICT
COMERICA BANK
Commerce Street Santa Rosa Street
06
Shopping Street
Drury Plaza Hotel
Tile Mural
Gulf Muhly Commerce Street
1.2 Walk Paving Limestone Bench
Plant Container
Brick Walk Pavers
Dwarf Fountain Grass
The most durable, stain resistant, rich color, and maintenance free all weather pedestrian paving surface is wire cut, fired clay brick. This type of brick was used in early San Antonio for streets and pedestrian walks. The bricks are modular 4” w. x 8” l. x 1 1/4” thick, set dry, no sand or grout, over 4” of concrete. The modular size allows for numerous patterns to be developed.
Black-eyed Susan
Fired clay is one of the most stain resistant surfaces and one the most easily cleaned exterior paving surfaces. We propose using these pavers at areas where food service may be provided and at bus stops and at other areas where pedestrians may gather.
Pine Hall Brick, Pathway Red, Full Range 4”x8”
Pine Hall Brick, Pathway Red, Full Range 4”x8” Chiseled Slate Texture Mats & Touch-Up Skin
Oklahoma Sandstone Banding with Stone Filled Joints to Match Existing Plaza, Smooth Finish
Hanover Pavers, Plankstone Size: 6”x18”,24”, and 36” 2” Thick Set on Concrete Slab, Dry Joints Colors: Cream, Tan and Brown
Sidewalk Front Elevation
Aluminum Grating
07
Lueders Limestone
Ceramic Tile Banding
Limstone Bench
Ceramic Tile Mural Interpretive Signage
Commerce Street Plaza
San Fernando Cathedral
Main Plaza Tourist Trolley
Commerce Street
Limestone Bench
1.2 Walk Paving Brick Walk Pavers The most durable, stain resistant, rich color, and maintenance free all weather pedestrian paving surface is wire cut, fired clay brick. This type of brick was used in early San Antonio for streets and pedestrian walks. The bricks are modular 4” w. x 8” l. x 1 1/4” thick, set dry, no sand or grout, over 4” of concrete. The modular size allows for numerous patterns to be developed. Fired clay is one of the most stain resistant surfaces and one the most easily cleaned exterior paving surfaces. We propose using these pavers at areas where food service may be provided and at bus stops and at other areas where pedestrians may gather.
Pine Hall Brick, Pathway Red, Full Range 4”x8”
The Flower of Life Historical Symbol Pressed Pattern Chiseled Slate Texture Mats & Touch-Up Skin
Pine Hall Brick, Pathway Red, Full Range 4”x8”
Oklahoma Sandstone Banding with Stone Filled Joints to Match Existing Plaza, Smooth Finish
Bus Stop Front Elevation
Limestone Bench Aluminum Grating Screen
Leaning Rail Steel Shade Canopy with Standing Seam Roof
08
project3
Professional Work TAMU, peer reviewed publication in Landscape Architecture Frontiers
THE IKE DIKE
Integrating Surge Protection Systems and Resilient Communities Galveston Island, Texas
Minimal Impact Area: 531 acres, Individual Work Urbanized Area: 735 acres, Individual Work Whole Site Planning Area: 8983 acres, Two-Member Teamwork
Client: Institute for Sustainable Coastal Communities, TAMU Project Manager: Galen Newman Responsibility and Method Statement
Responsible for site analysis, coastal dune system planning and integration alternatives design which were aimed to prevent the serious of hurricane storm surges and to optimize the resilience of the coastal area. • Responsible for the detailed integration design for minimal impact area and urbanized area. • Sketchup, Rhino, Photoshop and Indesign were applied to made design rendering. • Lumion and Camtasia were used to make design demonstration video. •
Existing Conditions Analysis
USA
Texas
Houston-Galveston Region
Galveston Island
Flood Zone
A
Coastline
Transitional Area
A’
Urbanized Area
Minimal Impact Area
Before Before Dune System Integration
A’
A
After
Dune
After Dune System Integration
Flood Scenarios in Urbanized Area 50-year Flood
52.5%
Loss ($3,342,215) of the Land Area
100-year Flood
66.4%
Loss ($8,262,180) of the Land Area
Protection of Dune System Silverleaf's Seaside Resort Single Family
San Luis Pass Rd Single Family Dune Beach Gulf of Mexico
150-year Flood
09
85.0%
Loss ($37,321,436) of the Land Area
Storm Surge
100%
Loss ($62,427,503) of the Land Area
Connection Alternatives
Connected through Terrace
Connected by Shading Structure
Connected through Terrace
Connected through Stairs
Connected through Stairs
Connected through Boardwalk
Connected through Bridge Connected by Bike Lane and Walk Lane
Connected through Recreational Pier
Connected through Building
Connected through Fishing Pier
Connected through Rooftop Connected by Filter Strip
Connected through Structure (Cruising Restaurant)
with Wetland (Leakage Detention)
with Park (Leakage Detention)
Connected through Reclamation Wetland
Connected by Vendor with Plaza (Leakage Detention)
Connected through Slide
Connected through Rock Climbing
with Skate Park (Leakage Detention)
with Parking Lot (Leakage Detention)
Connected by Mixed-Use Plaza
Connected through Zipline
Minimal Impact Area
Urbanized Area
Existing RV park Have enough space to store water Ecological development
Integrate commercial Need public access for commercial building Need open view and gathering space
le
ic
h Ve
e
ik
B
n
e
ik
B
n
ria
st
de
Pe
Shading Structure
Boardwalk
Commercial
Terrace
Filter Strip
(Leakage Detention)
h Ve
Building Entrance
Pergola Wetland
le
ic
ria
st
de
Pe
Mixed-use Plaza
Boardwalk
Beach Bungalow
Recreational Pier
Flycatchers
Flycatchers
Spotted Sea Trout
Seagull
Red Drum
Seagull
Red Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Hairawn Muhly Fountain Grass
Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum Seaweed
Commercial Street Tarpon
Con
nec Road tion D Pro etentio Acctectionn Du n ess ibilit Pro e y A tecti o Beach c Intecessibn Congratioilnity Access Ente ibil nec Ente tion rtain ity rtain men men t t
294 Bird Species in Galveston State Island Park
Restaurant
R Con oad nec tion
Gulf Ente of Me rtain xico men t
Dun Pro e Ac tectio Bea Intecessibn ch A Congratioilnity E ccess nter ibilit n Ente ection tain y men rtain t men t
Gu Acc lf of M Enteessibil exico Viewrtainmity ing ent Poin t
White Ibis
10
11
RV PARK
VEHICLE ROAD
PEDESTRIAN
GRASSLAND (NATURAL)
LEAKAGE DETENTION
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
LAND SIDE CONNECTION
EROSION CONTROL
BIOSWALE
CLAY CORE
FORTIFIED DUNE
BEACH SIDE CONNECTION
B
GATEWAY
GRASSLAND
STATE PARK ENTRANCE SIGNAGE
PEDESTRIAN
LAWN (MAINTENANCE)
YIELD LIGHT
CROSSWALK
TWO-LANE VEHICLE ROAD
BIOSWALE
YIELD LIGHT
CROSSWALK
TWO-LANE VEHICLE ROAD
LAWN (MAINTENANCE)
GRASSLAND (NATURAL)
A
ELONGATED BEACH
GROIN
PEDESTRIAN
Minimal Impact Area
Traffic Calming Along San Luis Pass Road
A'
A
A'
Coast to Park Access
B
B'
B'
Urbanized Area
Pier Connection
There is a gentle ramp connects San Luis Pass Road with the recreational pier which is across the top of dune. This public access is mainly for the pedestrian, but it also can be used as a temporary vehicle delivery and maintenance access. People working or shopping in those mixed-use buildings will have great views from the ocean area and elegant landscape in the downtown Galveston.
Dune Integration
For the urbanized area, mixed-use buildings are attached with this fortified dune system to provide visitors with public accesses. The existing single families have private connections to the top of the dune. Economic resiliency is provided here through a diversified implementation of programs and product types, such as hotel, office, mixed-use building, etc.
12
project2
Student Work, TAMU
URBAN RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT Dynamic Yangbi, Yunnan Province, China
Responsibility and Method Statement Responsible for the design and rendering of Central Business District. • Rhino and Grasshopper were used to make design models. • Photoshop and Illustrator were applied to make design detail diagrams, sections, perspectives, etc. • Participated in the planning and design for the whole site including background analysis, design program master plan, design analysis and perspective rendering.
central business district
•
CBD Area: 16.2 acres, Individual Work Whole Site Area: 80 acres, Four-Member Teamwork Instructor: Changshan Huang
Dynamic Yangbi Master Plan Legend
CBD Master Plan
1. Riverfront Park 2. Parking Space 3. Street Parking Space 4. Riverfront Shopping Street 5. Veteran Sculpture 6. Plaza 7. Terrace 8. Green Roof 9. Urban Platform 10.Central Business District 11.Terrace Garden 12.Traditional Village Entrance 13.Quay 14.Boardwalk 15.Traditional Hui Community 16.Green Corridor
1
1 2
15 8
2
9
6 14
11 5
1
12
5
8 0m
50m 100m
1
200m
8
3 7 4
6 3
13
7
0m
15m 30m
Legend Entrance for Pedestrian Entrance for Underground Parking 1. Office 2. Retail 3. Hotel 4. Museum 5. Retail & Exhibition 6. Fountain 7. Outdoor Eating Area 8. Skylight
13
9. Sculpture 10. Green Roof 11. Cafe 12. Elevator 13. Terrace Garden 14. Entrance Plaza 15. Shopping Street
60m
Proposed Circulation
Local Street
Residential Area
CBD Area Urban Platform
Bridge
Arterial
Trails
Bridge
Commercial Area
Commercial Street (2 stories)
Pedestrian Circulation Commercial Area
Residential Town House
Commercial Area
CBD Building Commercial Street (3 stories)
Riverfront Park Area
Design Structure
Bridge
Residential Local Street
Vehicle Circulation Ground Parking Lot
One-way Local Street
Xushun River
Underground Parking Lot Parallel Parking Lot
4-Lane Arterial Road 2-Lane Collector Road 2-Lane Local Street
Parallel Parking Lot Yangbi River Private Green Space & Semi-open Green Space & Public Open Space
Boat Circulation
Green Corridor
Semi-open Green Space
Linear Green Corridor
CBD Quay
Memorial Park Quay
Bird View of Whole Site
14
Bird View of CBD
Integrated with offices, hotels and retail, this new urban complex provides visitors with full services including accommodations, entertainments and trade fairs. The proposed high-rise buildings at the upper land create a wide field of view towards the riverfront and memorial parks across the river.
A
Since there is 4 meters elevation change between CBD area and riverfront commercial street. The roof top of waterfront retail building will connect with the entrance plaza of CBD. Therefore, the vehicle road will go through below the entrance plaza. In this way the pedestrian can be separated with vehicle flows, which facilitates the safety for our visitors, as well as enhances the connectivity and walkability.
A'
A'
15
WATERFRONT RETAIL
VEHICLE ROAD
LAWN
ENTRANCE
GREEN ROOF
RETAIL & EXHIBITION
FOUNTAIN
ELEVATOR
SKY LIGHT
UNDERGROUND PARKING
HOTEL
RETAIL & EXHIBITION
LAWN
VEHICLE ROAD
TERRACE GARDEN
A
Shopping Street
B This perspective shows the shopping street at the east part of this site. The modern style of retail buildings create visitors a sense of high grade shopping environment. The walnut sculpture, lanterns and lights represent the culture and history of Yangbi. Water feature, large glass walls and doors, and landscape create a vivid commercial ambient. Outdoor eating areas equipped with umbrellas, tables and chairs offer people a shaded seating area for gathering and relaxing. In this way, people will spend more time and more money in this shopping street.
B'
TERRACE GARDEN
LAWN
VEHICLE ROAD
HOTEL
SKY LIGHT
RETAIL & EXHIBITION
SKY LIGHT
OFFICE
ELEVATOR
UNDERGROUND PARKING
OFFICE
GREEN ROOF
ESCALATOR
OFFICE
SHOPPING STREET
VEHICLE ROAD
B'
LAWN
B
16
project4
Student Work, TAMU, ULI Hines Student Competition
URBAN DESIGN Volunteer Park, Nashville, Tennessee
vibrant mixed-use community Site Area: 120 acres, Five-Member Teamwork Instructor: Cydney Donnell Responsibility and Method Statement
This project is for the Hines Urban Design Competition. We used extracurricular time to finish this project in two weeks. • Participated in the design of master plan, section and perspective rendering. • Responsible for master plan rendering in Photoshop, making base map for analysis and creating analysis diagrams associated with flooding mitigation. •
Master Plan
14
Section A-A’
17
sustainable
healthy
resilient
accessible
Office and Retail
The concept is that by increasing the density of office, retail and multifamily units in the Sulfur Dell district that there will be a joint opportunity to incorporate healthier, more pedestrian/bicycle friendly design strategies. Office employees were presented with the unique opportunity to take advantage of attractive rooftop gardens and recreational fitness spaces. The spaces reinforce concepts of healthy living and provide spectacular views of both the river and downtown Nashville.
Volunteer Park
Volunteer Park also focuses on infusing the flavor and history of the Sulfur Dell district with a contemporary infrastructure that is both physically and economically resilient. For example, a physical concern of the Sulfur Dell district includes low-lying parcels of the land situated in 100-500 yr. flood zones. Dell Parkway addresses this concern by incorporating a system of bio-swales, pervious pavement, and subsurface retention vaults that manage both storm water and the periodic flooding of the Cumberland River. The system is designed to be efficient, aesthetically neutral, and ecologically friendly.
18
project5
Student Work, TAMU, ASLA 2015 Student Design Award, Merit Award, TX Chapter
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Responsibility and Method Statement
Performance in Practice —
Hands-on LID Education Infrastructure at the TTI Sediment and Erosion Laboratory
low impact development Site Area: 27.5 acres, Four-Member Teamwork Instructor: Galen Newman, Minghan Li
Participated in master plan design by hand drawing. Responsible for drawing existing site sections and design detail sections, SWOT analysis, design diagrams and perspective rendering. • Team leader for competition preparation. • Programs used in this project include Photoshop, Sketchup, Indesign, and Illustrator. • •
Existing Conditions Analysis
Texas
Brazos County
Riverside Campus
Site
B
A' B' A
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS
Existing research facilities Existing natural and hydrological features Flexible open space Easy access by highway
OPPORTUNITIES
Growing market for LID and Sediment + Erosion Control training Good geographic location within Texas Urban Triangle Relatively few existing competitors offering hands-on training in current market
19
WEAKNESSES
Lack of essential services, e.g., teaching space No master plan developed Lack of shaded area
THREATS High Texas temperatures limit outdoor comfort CEU’s require accreditation by authorized organizations No systematically developed marketing strategy
Master Plan
I Educational Center Erosion Control Demonstration Erosion Control Station Porous Pavement Station Porous Pavement Demonstration
II Bioswale + Rainwater Harvesting Xeriscape Station Xeriscape Demonstration Covered Dining Biofilteration Basin Living Wall + Green Roof Station Green Roof Demonstration Living Wall Demonstration Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration
III Material Fountain Gathering Plaza Floating Islands Wetland Station Plant Succession Station Plant Succession Demonstration Nature Trail Staff Parking Boardwalk
The proposed facility will model LID infrastructure in action, allowing continuing education participants to see the theory physically applied. The proposed infrastructure will be specially designed as interactive exhibits with educational signage. The LID infrastructure will be maintained as part of the hands-on training activities.
Bioswale
Tree Box
A' A
Educational Center
Rainwater Harvesting Cistern
Rain Garden
A-A'
20
1. Green Roof and Living Wall Demonstration Shading Structure
2. Material Fountain
3 1
Impervious Material Pervious Material
3. Educational Center
21
2
4. Green Roof and Living Wall Demonstration Building
5
4
Since the purpose of this project is hands-on LID education, the existing lab will be improved through the addition LID training and demonstration facilities. The detailed installation process of green roof and living wall will be demonstrated by movable models on the wall and information board.
5. Pervious Pavement Demonstration Path
22
project6
Student Work, TAMU ASLA 2013 Student Design Award, Merit Award, TX Chapter
HEALING GARDEN DESIGN A Treatment Center For PTSD and TBI, Menlo Park, California
recover from a home like environment Site Area: 2 acres, Four-Member Teamwork Instructor: Chanam Lee
Responsibility and Method Statement • •
•
•
Master Plan
Responsible for landscape design. Rendered master plan by using AutoCAD and Photoshop. Made design analysis diagrams. Participated in background analysis and perspectives rendering. Team leader for competition preparation.
Legend
12 22
11
10
13 23
14
9
15 16
8 5
20
2
7 6
18 17
1
19 21
3 4
1. Lobby 2. Administration 3. Medicaments 4. Intake 5. Virtual Reality 6. Yoga/Wellness Center 7. Outdoor Yoga 8. Outdoor TV Area 9. Light Therapy 10. Multifunctional Therapy 11. Massage Room 12. Outdoor Massage 13. Family Lounge 14. Outdoor Fireplace 15. Outdoor Gathering Area 16. Staff Lounge 17. Cafeteria 18. Outdoor Seating Area 19. Library 20. Outdoor Barbecue 21. Outdoor Reading Area 22. Window Fountain & Platform 23. Children Playground
0
Sustainability
Direction of the modules maximize the effect of climate and energy saving by getting south light in winter and avoid the direct sun light in summer using overhangs and porches. This program takes advantage of existing trees and path around the site. Native plants are recommended because of low water use and maintenance requirement.
Homelike Environment
Homelike furniture is used in both indoor and outdoor spaces. The goal is to let patient recover from a comfortable homelike environment. Wooden like pavements and enclosed outdoor spaces also give patients warm feeling. Seasonal vegetations and water features could improve the environment to a large degree.
Combination Between Indoor And Outdoor Space
Outdoor spaces have similar function to adjacent indoor spaces and outdoor beautiful landscape can be viewed from indoors. Therapies that would benefit from this space include massage therapy, nature therapy, sunlight therapy.
Multifunctional Space
There are different kinds of therapies provided for the patients including art therapy, speech therapy, light therapy, etc. Various level of spaces-private, semi-private, public spaces are applied in this design. The proposed healing functional vegetations here could not only create attractive landscape but speed up mental and physical recovery process.
23
20'
40'
80'
Entertainment Area
Outdoor Massage Area
24
SUPPLEMENTS Mixed-use Center Construction Package 05/2013 Plant Design
Irrigation Zone Plan
25
Grading and Drainage Plan
Concrete Curb and Gutter
Green Roof Drainage
Living Wall
Concrete Steps With Hand Railing
26
Hand Drawing
Marker Rendering 09/2012
Construction Journal Sketch 07/2012
27
Marker Rendering 10/2012
Marker Rendering 10/2012
Watercolor Rendering 06/2009
28
ArcGIS Application The Big Pine Key
Vegetation Selection
Undeveloped and Federal Land Selection
Legend
Legend
Legend
0
Deer Road
Telemetry Project
Ownership_Undeveloped
Vegetation
Goodhabitats
Ownership_Federal
Vegetation
Ownership
0.5
1
1.5
2 Miles
Habitation by Ownership Selection
0
0.5
1
1.5
2 Miles
Roads Buffer
0
0.5
1
1.5
2 Miles
Available Lands Available Lands
Legend Available Lands
Legend
Legend
Habitat_By_Ownership
0
29
Narrowed Habitat Habitat_By_Ownership
Goodhabitats_New
Key Deer Blvd Highway
Road Buffer
Ownership_Undeveloped
Road Buffer
Ownership_Federal
Ownership
Ownership
Ownership
0.5
1
1.5
2 Miles
0
0.5
1
1.5
2 Miles
0
0.5
1
1.5
2 Miles
Rhino-Grasshopper Application
Skin Pattern 3_Panel Tool_MorphBox to Surface
Skin Pattern
Skin Pattern
Skin Pattern 1_Voronoi
Skin Pattern 2_Honeycomb_Script
Skin Pattern 3_Panel Tool_MorphBox to Surface
Right Building Control Curve on Base
Outcome Variable
Skin Pattern 4_Panel Tool_Morph3D
Skin Pattern 5_Panel Tool_Morph3D
Skin Pattern 6_Panel Tool_Morph3D
30
Texas A&M University Master of Landscape Architecture Tianjin Institute of Urban Construction Bachelor of Urban Planning 613 Crosby St, Altadena,CA 91001 Tel. 979.587.2628 zhangyixunya@gmail.com