PORTFOLIO OF SELECTED WORKS
2020-2024
YUYE ZHENG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
1. 2021 AILA Future Landscapes Competition Runner-Up
REVIVING MELBOURNE’S HEART
Location: Victoria Market, Melbourne
Design Competation
Time: 2021
Group work
Link: https://www.aila.org.au/SC/SC/Speakers/Reviving%20Melbourne%E2%80%99s%20Heart.aspx
EXISTING: EMPTY SHELL
"I can literally remember when I was still a child, I always liked to shop in Queen Victoria Market with my grandma. I love the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere there, the chill vibe that comes out of the friendly banter with traders, the special festivals and events, and mostly, I can strongly feel a sense of belonging within it. I’m quite proud of Queen Victoria Market as an authentic, bustling, inner-city market that has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for 140 years, and it has even become a tourist attraction representing the local spirit.
However, the whole city was shut down due to COVID-19 and it has become a memory I miss most in lockdown. Even though the market is still open for trading, the whole space is still pretty empty. The stressful infection issue overrides the original vibrant atmosphere, the masks block the chill vibe’s delivery, and the sense of belonging for me has gradually faded away on this site.
Such a space for gathering and socializing’s function was not only challenged by pandemic but potentially serious flooding from global climate change as well. Instead of c onfronting it, as a landscape architect, I realize the best way to face it is to use our designs to adapt and embrace it in a more positive way which ensures human beings and our society and culture are still able to thrive even in a post-disaster era."
SPECTACLE: ARCADIA
"It’s like living in a dream, if not, please don’t wake me up.
Finally, we humans have been immune to the Covid-19, and everything has been back on track and even better. Sometimes after work, I like strolling through the market near my company. Conveyors replaced the traditional way of truck transportation, so the alley where trucks were parked was turned into a rain garden for better water treatment. This mini oasis is like a refuge in this busy place. People like staying here, resting or chatting. Sometimes I just sit in the garden and wonder. The reflection of sunset often drags me back to my childhood, when I played with my friends by the lake in Summertime. After I moved to the city, I can hardly see the beauty of nature."
COLLAPSE: RECLAMATION
"This is the twenty-second century; our city was destroyed by urban inundation. The flooding has swept away fields, crops and shelters in lowland areas, causing conflicts between wealthy people who live in highrise apartments in the CBD and other people who lost their homes and lacked food. With the eruption of violence, buildings in the CBD had been set ablaze by extremists who lost their homes because of the flood. Our city collapsed, Wealthy people finally abandoned the city, the rest of us had to rebuild the city from ruins. After the flood, we were crammed into remaining small apartments in the CBD. The food supply was meager, we had to grow our own food in the city. Queen Victoria Market was planned as one of our new urban farms.
It is a lovely afternoon; I go to Queen Victoria Market to get some vegetables. After the reconstruction, the submerged area in the market has been developed into a wetland, and living systems have occupied the old market. I stop at a vegetable hanging structure and try to pick some vegetables from the structure. There are some vendors around me selling coffee beans and fruits. People are gathering and sitting near the wetland chatting and enjoying the beautiful view of the wetland. It’s good to see even if the Queen Victoria Market doesn’t look like it used to be, the spirit of it as a market, a landmark and a social space is still there."
2. ACADEMIC PROJECTS
2.1 RIPARIAN HABITAT RETREAT
REDEFINING WATERFRONT TYPOLOGY
Location: Riverside Park, Kensington
Thesis: Individual work assessed by Jela Ivankovic-Waters
Time: 2021
This project has been selected in MSDx Summer 2021 LA Thesis.
Link: https://www.msdx-gallery.com.au/students/yuyezheng/
THESIS STATEMENT:
A park wedged along a river, industrial and residential area is the site for exploring the Anthropocene and postcolonial Australia. The thesis argues growth as a hybrid system that embraces notions of change, adaptation, and feedback to integrate biotic and abiotic elements in response to extreme precipitation events and potential inundation in the next 30 years.
The design redefines the waterfront typology along the Maribyrnong river to form a stepping stone, connecting the fragmented habitat for wild precolonial nature. The strategy is restoring a robust habitat that uses the dynamic process of indigenous plant growth and river level variation during different seasons. The ambition lies in promoting the decolonization process in the context of multicultural suburban. The positive feedback loop between ecological and indigenous knowledge systems will be established with ecological succession and public awareness.
Location: Riverside Park, Kensington
SITE
CITY OF MELBOURNE
Middlering Local Government Area
Maribynong River
The existing waterfront Proposed waterfront
The existing waterfront has very limited vegetation types, which means it hardly has ecological functions and becomes a habitat. Besides, the topography is vulnerable to flooding.
The strategy is to transform the waterfront into a flood compensation area that has varied terrain.
Different vegetation types will be zoned and planted in different areas according to hydrological conditions and the need of featured species.
Erosion analysis: River flow simulation
The waterfront also has an erosion challenge. Erosion analysis is used for testing the degree of erosion of banks of different shapes.
Evidence indicates that an increased flow rate from rapid, significant rainfall events exacerbated by runoff can impact erosion in a watershed. Therefore the degree of erosion can be predicted by the river flow simulation. The testing model is a simplified version of this area, and the testing program is Autodesk CFD.
In normal circumstances, the river flow rate on the outside of the curving river is large, and erosion is easy to occur. The transformation of the shape of the bank will disturb the river flow and reduce erosion, but erosion control is still needed.
How to redefine waterfront typology:
Context Site specific issues Solutions Not just a PARK:
Climate change
Urbanization in postcolonial Australia
Flood risk
Extended drought season Stormwater harvesting Stormwater harvesting & Constructured waterfront
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Desired outcome: diverse habitats
Decolonization Diverse riparian topography
The robust habitat integrated with the dynamic process of indigenous plant growth and river level variation will reconnect the surranding reserves and prosperous again.
Design Outcome
B. water level projection
According to climate change projection, water level variation shows how the constructed waterfront can be resilient to flooding. climate change projection
Legend
Stormwater collection swales
Tennis court
Grassland
Woodland
Saltmarsh
Lagoon
Constructed waterfront
Bird watching tower
Existing trees Proposed trees
Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum
Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree
Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum
Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoak
Callitris preissii
Rottnest Island Pine
Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum
Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow box
Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia
1. Suaeda australis Seablite
1. Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani River Club Rush
2. Phragmites australis Common Reed
Saltmarsh Plants Erosion Control Aquatic Plants Lawn Shrub Layer
2. Tecticornia arbuscula Glasswort
Atriplex semibaccata Creeping Saltbush
Avicennia marina ssp. australasica White Mangrove
1. Melicytus dentatus Tree Violet
2. Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp Paperbark
3. Pomaderris vacciniifolia Small Leaf Pomaderris
1. Triglochin procera Water Ribbons
2. Ottelia ovalifolia Swamp Lily
3. Crassula helmsii
Swamp Stonecrop
4. Nymphoides crenata Wavy Marshwort
1. Themeda triandra kangaroo Grass
2. Austrodanthonia bipartita Wallaby grass
C. seasonal succession
D. the Scenario of six seasons on Country: Wominjeka! Now let's go for a walk along the trail of my site and enjoy the featured view of six seasons on Country.
On the Maribyrnong River Trail, people will notice the transformation of the landscape and the return of the ancient creatures, which will remind the public of the spirit of this land.
Constructured waterfront
Lagoon
2.2 THE MEGAPHONE
AMPLIFYING EXISTING MICROCLIMATE CONDITIONS WITH KITS OF PARTS INTERVENTION
Location: Chinatown, Melbourne
Group work assessed by Wendy walls
Responsibility in the group: Using Autodesk CFD to test wind condition and design iteration, participated in model making, illustrations of Kits of Part and Section drawing Time: 2020
The megaphone strategy aims to amplify outdoor microclimates on areas where it has conditions ideal for summer usage. In doing so, these area becomes an extra attractive respite when it contrasts the less thermally comfortable areas.
In order to reinforce favourable thermal comfort, the design proposes a catalogue comprising temporal kit-of-parts tools which can be added & removed & replicated easily across CBD.
The selection of tools and combinations are firstly guided by on-site observations and preliminary analysis results, but how it performs when implemented will be re-analysed again and again to ensure the KOP complements each other in amplifying thermal comfort.
Site: Chinatown is a place of many extreme microclimates situated closeby.
The middle site & Corrs lane in particular, is a highly trafficable area with high fluctuations microclimate across a single day.
Crowds lines up for restaurants on footpath, & many foot traffic in getting to their favourite restaurant. By identifying the Lt Bourke main street as a thoroughfare for walking, the area of Corrs Lane & Middle Site becomes a place for lingering & respite. The goal is to introduce a strategy that increases thermal comfort duration in outdoor by taking advantage of the contrast in these existing microclimates.
DESIGNING FOR
Key Strategy: Amplification of existing microclimate conditions
TARGETED OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER:
METHODOLOGY:
Initial seatings along North of Lt. Bourke St is removed as its impractical - for microclimate reasons (too cold) and the tight narrow footpath.
Based on Week 2 Monday’s feedback, the team allowed the middle site design to spill over Corrs Lane and Little Bourke Street, creating a more cohesive design intervention. By
While this area is extremly hot in summer, it could be an area of respite for heat during winter months. Therefore, it was important to make sure this area keep gets enough solar radiation during winter.
It was critical for us to ensure this area remains exposed to sun during winter despite the additions over it.
We noticed south of Corrs Lane should be kept shaded during summer while allowing solar radiation reach the ground, therefore we’ve added more porosity and used ribbons at various heights/tension to work this out.
The ribbon canopy is retracted and deciduous tree leaves are dropped during winter, allowing solar radiation to reach under the canopy, providing warming effect.
WEST OF LITTLE BOURKE STREET
WEST OF MIDDLE SITE OPEN SPACE
3.1 Belize Climate Resilience and Adaptation Tourism Masterplan
Research Assistant in the University of Melbourne
Location: Belize
Responsibility in the team: Preparing progress plans for workshops and providing support during the meetings.
Time: Jun to Oct 2022
3.1 Minto Bow Bowing Parklands Concept Development
Graduate Landscape Architect in Square One Landscape Architects
Location: Minto, NSW
Responsibility in the team: Developing two versions of the Master Plan renderings, several concept diagrams, and diagrams for the sports field.
Time: 2023-2024
3.3 Residential Project - House Gude
Graduate Landscape Architect in Square One Landscape Architects
Location: 61 Surfers Parade, Freshwater, NSW
Responsibility in the team: Documentation.
Individual Work: The Revit model and a series of renders were part of my Revit Training after the documentation was delivered.
Time: 2024
3.4 Construction Documentation
100X35mm ACQ/H4 TREATED PINE EDGE. SECURED TO PEGS BY 2NO.40mm GAL. FLAT HEAD NAILS EACH, NAILS TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH TREATED PINE AND INGROUND
ADJACENT GRASS SURFACE AS DETAILED. ENSURE EDGE BOARD TO SIT LEVEL WITH ADJACENT FINISHED SURFACE LEVEL SO AS NOT TO PRESENT TRIP HAZARD.
35X75X300mm ACQ/H4 TREATED PINE PEGS AT MAX 1200mm CENTRES. WHERE EDGES ARE CURVED, SPACE PEGS TO HOLD EDGING TO A UNIFORM CURVE. PEGS SHALL BE 15mm BELOW TOP OF EDGING
ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
100X5 mm BLACK ANODISED STEEL EDGING WITH 200mm BRIDGING STRAP WELDED TO ALL JOINS. FLUSH FINISH TO ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
300X14mm DIA. MILD STEEL DEFORMED BAR AT MAX. 1200mm CENTRES. TACK WELD TO STEEL EDGING. TOP SHARP EDGE OF STEEL PEG TO BE HEAT SMOOTHED IN WELDING PROCESS.
INSTALL ASSEMBLED STEEL EDGING AT 900 ANGLE. REFER SECTION
COMPACTED SUBBGRADE
100X35mm ACQ/H4 TREATED PINE EDGE. SECURED TO PEGS BY 2NO.40mm GAL. FLAT HEAD NAILS EACH, NAILS TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH TREATED PINE AND INGROUND
ADJACENT GRASS SURFACE AS DETAILED. ENSURE EDGE BOARD TO SIT LEVEL WITH ADJACENT FINISHED SURFACE LEVEL SO AS NOT TO PRESENT TRIP HAZARD.
35X75X300mm ACQ/H4 TREATED PINE PEGS AT MAX 1200mm CENTRES. WHERE EDGES ARE CURVED, SPACE PEGS TO HOLD EDGING TO A UNIFORM CURVE. PEGS SHALL BE 15mm BELOW TOP OF EDGING
ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
100X5 mm BLACK ANODISED STEEL EDGING WITH 200mm BRIDGING STRAP WELDED TO ALL JOINS. FLUSH FINISH TO ADJACENT SURFACE MATERIAL
GARAGE DOOR. REFER ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
EXPANSION JOINT FILLER AND SEALANT AS SPECIFIED
NOTES
300X14mm DIA. MILD STEEL DEFORMED BAR AT MAX. 1200mm CENTRES. TACK WELD TO STEEL EDGING. TOP SHARP EDGE OF STEEL PEG TO BE HEAT SMOOTHED IN WELDING PROCESS. INSTALL ASSEMBLED STEEL EDGING AT 900 ANGLE. REFER SECTION
PV01a. REFER DETAIL.
SUB-BASE AS PER TYPICAL DETAIL
COMPACTED SUBBGRADE TO 95% SMDD AND PROOF ROLLED
Check all dimensions and site conditions prior to commencement of any work, the purchasing or ordering of any materials, fitting, plant services or equipment and the fabrication of any components.
300mmW x 2000mmL 140mmTHICKNESS REINFORENCED CONCRETE STAIR. CONTRACTOR TO SEEK ENGINEERING ADVISE IF REQUIRED.
Do not scale drawings -refer to figured dimensions only. Any discrepancies shall immediately be referred to the landscape architect for clarification.
SUB-BASE AS PER TYPICAL DETAIL COMPACTED SUBBGRADE
All drawings may not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission from the landscape architect.
Many drawings include critical colour information and should not be reproduced.
Services shown on this drawing are approximate only. The exact location is to be confirmed on site by contractor prior to commencement of work.
These drawings shall be read in conjunction with all relevant information (not limited to legends, schedules, specifications).
These drawings shall be read in conjunction with any Engineers, Architects or other consultant information. (not limited to drawings, legends, schedules, specifications).
REVDATEDESCRIPTION
REFER DETAIL.
SUB-BASE AS PER TYPICAL DETAIL COMPACTED SUBBGRADE TO 95% SMDD AND PROOF ROLLED GARAGE DOOR. REFER ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. Check all dimensions and work, the purchasing or
drawings shall be read (not limited to legends, schedules, These drawings shall be read or other consultant information. schedules, specifications).