YUANLI JIANG EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Nanjing Forestry University (2019-2023)
Landscape Gardening
Bachelor of Agriculture in Landscape Gardening
Overall GPA:88.74/100
Language Skills: IELTS 7.0, Listening 6.5, Reading 8, Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE & AWARDS
Nanjing JiangSen Architecture & Landscape Planning Design Co., Ltd. July-Aug.2022
Nanjing OuDe Landscape Engineering Design Co., Ltd. July-Aug.2021
Finalist of the 13th Yuanye Awards International Competition Organizing Committee Dec.2022
Excellent Student Secretary Award during 2021-2022 academic year of NJFU Dec.2022
The Third Prize of the 13th Yuanye Awards International Competition Organizing Committee Nov.2022
The First Prize of 2022 Creativity Competition for College Students in China Aug.2022
The Second Prize of the 2nd Ecological and Environmental Protection Competition July.2022
Excellent Student Award & Scholarship during 2020-2021 academic year of NJFU Dec.2021
THEME OF THE PORTFOLIO:TOPOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIP
My portfolio is concerned with topological relationships. In my view, topology is the balance and natural order that is maintained in the dynamic development of space. There are elements within the space that can control or influence this topology and the feeling that the space brings to people changes as a result. In my design, I mainly focus on elements such as light and shade, materials, site mechanisms, plants, etc. By dismantling, combining and superimposing these elements, I create a topological connection within the space.
"Timber Skyline"
Modular timber-frame residential building
Transformation of old factories based on site texture
Kai Tak airport design re-transformation
Ecological and industrial landscape design for the river island
The plan of envoking the area of yinma pool
"TIMBER SKYLINE"
The Modular Timber-frame Residential Building.
In recent years, more and more natural disasters have been occurring on the planet. This has led to an increased focus on the topic of a sustainable environment.
Location: Chicago, United States
Type: Individual project Duration: 2022.10-2022.11 Skills: Gis/PS/AI/ID/D5/Keyshot
Aim&Objective: Timber Frame Construction ,Modular,the Future of Housing
The site is located on the banks of the river in Chicago and has a good infrastructure around it, with plenty of room for development and is well suited for residential property. Modular construction allows for efficient and environmentally friendly construction of houses.
The design of the modular building seeks variation in form and house type within a uniform form . At the same time, according to my research, wood construction has many advantages and will become the dominant material in the future housing market. Wooden construction is carbon-solid which could help combat some climate events such as global warming
TYPICAL PLANS
Typical plan - low rise
Each floor has private and public areas where people of different professions live together. The public activity areas start from the lifts where there are cinema spaces, relaxation bars, 24-hour vending machines, etc., allowing people to live in more open spaces, reducing the distance between neighbours and bringing residents closer to each other. However, the interior of each unit is a private area, free from interference with each other.
Typical plan - mid rise
Typical plan - high rise
There are communal spaces on each floor for residents to move around and the lift has a wide view out to the river outside. Residents socialise in the public spaces to strengthen relationships and eliminate feelings of isolation.
E-gamer Blogger Photographer Programmer Artist Chemist People of different professions living together The form was inspired by the LuBan lock.Huaguang technology center
Sulfur dioxide
"Textures' Duplication"
Transformation of old factories based on site texture
ecology
extract elements industry farmland
Cargo ship maintenance center petroleum hydrocarbon,phospho rus,chromium,nickel,chloride,ca dmium,nitrogen,mercury,zinc
Aguatic products market
Chlorine
Wuxi fanggong sutomobile repair ltd. Formaldehyde,benzene and coal tar pitch
Wuxi chemical equipment ltd..
Cadmium,chromium,zinc,benzene,aldehyde
Wuxi software park
Cadmium,chromium,zinc,sulfur dioxide,mercury,carbon monoxide,dust
Wuxi storage and transportation ltd. petroleum hydrocarbon
Wuxi Alps Electronics ltd. Cadmium,chromium,zinc,lead and lead vapor
Electroplating plant
Cadmium,chromium,zinc,ammonia
Wuxi Little Swan ltd. Cadmium,chromium,zinc
Paper mill
Chlorine
SITE
Location: WuXi, JiangSu province
Duration: 2022.7-2022.9
Group project: Yuanli Jiang, Yixuan Zhou, Siruo Qu Skills: Gis/Rhino/PS/AI/ID/Lumion
Aims/Objectives: Site commemoration, Eco-restoration/Park design
The Wuxi Logistics Port is located in the downstream of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and the site is surrounded by a large amount of industrial heritage and agricultural land. At the same time, the site is located in an area where there are serious problems with metal contamination in the soil.
This design extracts the farmland, cultural and industrial texture of the site, combining and superimposing these elements to protect the potential industrial and agricultural features of the site, stringing them together to form hints in the site, while planting aspen trees and installing water purification ponds for ecological restoration to improve the soil contamination.
Wuxi shuangjie machinery manufacturing ltd.
Sulfur dioxide,dust,,zinc,chromium,cadmium
Hudong industry park
Dust,zinc,chromium,cadmium
Wuxi zhongguancun science and technology innovation park
Dust,zinc,chromium,cadmium
Suzhou yongxiang steel ltd. Sulfur dioxide,dust
Suzhou jinhe plastic ltd. Sulfur dioxide,dust
Italian industial park
Sulfur dioxide,dust,,zinc,chromium,cadmium
Analysis of greenfield & farmland Analysis of cultural relics
Huangbudun Canal park Jiangjin park Sports park Taosha lane
Daffodils Central Park
BC495-610
Fuchai, king of wu dug the ancient waterways. Then, emperor Sui Dynasty dredged and widened the waterway.
1300-1400
The Grand Cannal promotes the prosperity of Wuxi Rice economy. Rice is planted in the farmland along the river
Analysis of industrial plant
Agricultural Texture
1978
The economic growth comes a variety of pollution. Waste gas from factories causes air pollution, sewage from streams causes water pollution, and industrial wastes continue to pollute the soil.
1600-1900
The navigation function of the Grand Canal directly contributed to the prosperity and development of Wuxi's industries, such as rice markets and handmade products such as kilns
2000
A series of ecological policies and measures have been implemented.
In the early days of primitive agricultural society, this was a large area of wasteland farmland that was cleared for basic agricultural activities.
After the reform and opening up, industry began to develop rapidly, and a lot of farmland was used to build factories.
With the development of industry, the rapid expansion of the city gradually developed towards Taihu Lake. Industrial and domestic sewage was discharged into Taihu Lake, leading to the gradual deterioration of the ecology of Taihu Lake.
Ecological Texture Cultural Texture Industrial Texture
STRATEGIES APPLIED TO SITE DESIGN
ANALYSIS STRATEGIES CONCEPT
Extend the cultural charm of the upstream and downstream reaches of the ancient canal.
SITE
From farmland to industrial intensive areas, combining local history, culture, farmland and industrial structures, effective ecological and memorable measures are taken to develop the site.
MORPHOLOGY CHANCE
The site is surrounded by farmland, green space, industrial and cultural sites. But as the factories moved out, the farmland was abandoned, the attraction of the site diminished, the value was obscured, and the various textures within the site were isolated and could not be integrated.
Industrial pattern
Cultural pattern
Ecological pattern Agricultural pattern
water storage
assessing & screening
planting water network damage
10% 20% 5%
A.Polar cultivation B.Ecological water purification shapes of farmland
15% 15% 60% 60% 30% 80%
extension enclosing Rebuilt industrial plant A.Bridge connection B.Protection&Restoration of cultural sites
retention & replacing bridge contact bridge repair develop
function & implanted
Nearby farmland Railway Hoist crane Workshop Transport by water factory greenfield
Process of farmland change simplify distinguish
cultural part agricultural part residential area canal railway
farmland ecological part industrial part
In the spatial investigation and time tracing of the site, I reorganized the texture of the four elements of culture, farmland, industry and ecology, integrated the urban memory, awakened people's sense of memory and identity of the city, and created a waterfront industrial zone with unified production value, ecological value and living value.
The site is located in Hong Kong, China, a former airport that is currently not being used in a reasonable way. Hong Kong is a densely populated city where public and green spaces are gradually disappearing, and where residents demand more convenient transportation and public spaces with higher rates of green.
The design makes use of the TOD model of transport mode, with ecological green belts running through different functional areas to create a more convenient link between the city and people's lives. At the same time, the combination of point, line and surface forms of green cover effectively enhances the living environment.
With the Kai Tak Airport as the backbone, the rapid development of the surrounding area has created a city of flyovers. Now that the airport has been grounded, only Pier Park remains. Kai Tak is still waiting for a new lease on life.
Demographic analysis
Dense crowds need more convenient transportation.
Maximize the limited land area to build a more comfortable home.
Provide complete infrastructures such as medical, commercial.
Provide excellent indoor and outdoor sports sites.
Improve the barren environment and plant trees.
Provide resources for young children and the general public.
Vegetation and Road Connection Network
Master Plan
There are five TOD station buildings in the site.The traffic line formed by the five stations surrounds the entire former site of Kai Tak Airport.
Green Space Connection Algorithm
Vertical Rooftop
garden terrace wall greenery green belt sponge walls
rooftop farm misplaced green falls slope catchment sunbathing area
Functional Ground
penthouse teahouse children’s playground greenhouse farm greenface theatre parking plaza movable landscape ecological fencing cubic farm
The site has been incorporated into the site in 16 different ways from four perspectives: vertical, roof, functional and ground level, thus increasing the greenery of the site.
High greenery residential area City farm
Tod station complex Sports centre Commercial sub-centre Medical centre Waterfront park Commercial centre
Large green roof residence KP106/KP107 Quay Port Park
Creeper Overpass Lianqing Cultural Palace
Tod integrated station building Organic Food Market City Shed Organic Farm Administration Centre Sports Centre
I can get everywhere by public transport, which is much more convenient than before !
The fruits and vegetables grown in the community are enough to feed our family.
There are lots of events going on at the Station and I can't wait to join them!
Diverse Transportation Community Farm Versatile TOD StationAnalysis of land types around the island Map of dragonfly distribution in China.
the Yellow River the Yangtze River
“Dragonflies' Response"
Ecological and industrial landscape design for the river island
indicate
vegetation
water quality dragonfly
Location: NanJing, Jiangsu Province
Type: Academic/ Individual project Duration: 2022.2-2022.4 Skills: Gis/PS/Rhino/AI/ID
Aim&Objective: Ecological Restoration/ Water Purification
Jiangxinzhou, located in the Nanjing section of the Yangtze River, is facing serious water pollution challenges due to the irrational use of pesticides and fertilisers on farmland on both banks and the unreasonable discharge of factory wastewater.
According to my research, dragonflies live in different wetlands and are increasingly used as bioindicators to assess water quality and its changes. This design captures the link between dragonflies and water quality by reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, while introducing native wetland plants for tertiary water purification to enhance the water bodies of the site, which can be visually reflected by the number of dragonflies
Nanjing Fumei Metal Fabrication Factory
Yuemei Stone Processing Factory
Yangzi Chemical Plant
Nanjing Steel Workshop Yangzi mental plant
The development process of island
the blue-faced fly
the long molefly the Ribbonfly
The three most common species of dragonflies in China are mainly found in the provinces around the Yellow River and Yangtze River systems. Of these, the Yangtze River basin has five areas where the yucca dragonfly is mainly found, where the water system is dense and of good quality.
Number of Species of Pests
mg/L species
Number of Species of Dragonflies
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Total pesticide usage Total Phosphorus amount Total Ammonia and Nitrogen
Dragonfly habitats
Mountain
Cross River Tunnel Wetland Artificial ground Grassland
Farmland Water area Factory
An increase in Phosphorus, Ammonia and Nitrogen elements in the water column that affect the survival of dragonflies.
nearly a year in the water
11+moults
Adult dragonfly
Amphibious inthewater
Worm eggs
Dragonfly larvae
Why can't I see the dragonflies I used to see everywhere now?
Dragonfly larvae eat plankton and other pest insect eggs in the water
The life cycle of dragonflies is closely linked to the water environment.
Docklands
Non-urban building land Residential land Park green space Industrial land Commercial land Transportation land Electricity supply land Stormwater facility land
The government's plans for the river island, the central part of the site has been developed mainly for residential, commercial and educational uses, while the fringe areas of the island are currently unused. Therefore, the undeveloped area at the entrance to the Yangtze River Tunnel was chosen for the design and planning.
STRATEGY
SITE
pesticides
ecological problems fertilizer factory rubbish felling trees
water pollution soil pollution declining diversity of species transmission of diseases social problems
High levels of water eutrophication, especially Phosphorus and Nitrogen.
Using fish pond to reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers, create a fruit-based fish pond industry.
Productive landscape
Highly polluted water quality
High levels of heavy metals in the water
Introducing native wetland plants and using the original topography of the site to create a threetier water purification system to purify water.
Fertilizer
Wetland vegetation
Purified water
Instability of water PH, Permanganate Index and Oxygen content
The introduction of the dragonfly as a water quality testing species visually demonstrates the effectiveness of water purification.
Iris Reed Tertiary water purification
Research based on the dragonflies
A.habitat B.vegetation C.water quality D.response
Life cycle of the dragonfly
Water quality
Number of the dragonflies
The site is wasted and unused
AFTER BEFORE Clean water and good ecological conditions. Insert industry and increase interaction
The site is planned into four main zones: ecological restoration zone, ecological buffer zone, ecological interaction zone and treatment effect experience zone. The fish ponds and mulberry planting areas within the site are retained while continuing the industry, and bird watching houses, dragonfly stands and other artefacts are added to increase interactivity.
Today I dug out a lot of fertilizer from the pool.
I realise that the ecology of the area is getting better and better, birds and insects that I haven't seen before are appearing.
The water is so clear, I can see many dragonfly larvae !
Wooden walkway by the wetland Fish ponds and fruit groves Dragonfly Interactive ParkANALYSIS
The Yinma Pool is within the old city circle enclosed by the Ming city walls .
Time Corelationship
Awakening of the Yinma Pool
timeline
connection
Shanxi province
Hanzhong district SITE the Ming City Wall
Location: Hanzhong, Shanxi Province Type: Individual project Duration: 2021.10-2021.12 Skills: Gis/PS/Rhino/AI/ID/Lumion Aim&Objective: Memorate history/ Materials and light/ Ancient wall
With the isolation of Yinma Pool from the surrounding area, the local inhabitants have gradually neglected or even forgotten about this thousand-year-old cultural heritage over time. The surrounding environment has also become more fragile and people no longer want to visit this area.
To bring people back to Yinma Pond, the design uses time as a dark line of connection within the space. By opening up the wall and combining it with important historical points through changes in material and light, the design re-envigorates the history of the site and awakens public memory.
As a result of the isolation and protection of the yinma pool, a decreasing number of people will approach the area.
Major historical events in the timeline
STEP1:Retain plants in good condition.
STEP2:Plunge
STEP4:Restoration
STEP3:Rebuild
The different materials on the walls are linked to the history, the pond is a recreation of the moat of the past.
The restored attic reflects the image on the lake and the different tread materials of the steps reflect the original feeling of the site.
The writing on the walls marks significant points, which corresponds with the floral border on the left side of the walkway, suggesting the passage of time.
The dead trees and old stumps that originally surrounded the pond have been moved to the tree formation square to commemorate the history of the site.
Loess Brick Lapis Brick Carved Brick Glass Tile 1500s 1600s 1800s 2000s Cuphea P. Br. Yucca smalliana Fern. IrisensataThunb Festuca glauca Vill. Abelia R.Br. Heuchera micrantha Douglas ex Lindl. Salvia japonica. Dracocephalum moldavica L. Araucaria cunninghamii Sweet. Cedrus Trew Tree stumps Acorus tatarinowii. Anticorrosion wood Natural Stone White Cement Concrete 1900s 1950s 1979 2022OTHER WORKS
Hand-made models
Paintings
Illustration work
Ceramic making
In my spare time, I took ceramic classes, made some pottery products and tried to paint on plates.