LUYAO ZHU MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CANDIDATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MLA PORTFOLIO 2013-2015
LUYAO ZHU 3600 Chestnut Str. Philadelphia, PA, 19104 luyaozhu@design.upenn.edu
Profile
Work Experience
Skills
Creative, dedicated and passionate. Willing to take challenges. Capable of handling different kinds of assignments with strong technical skills, and resolving conflicts between work and study with good time management ability. Open minded, never hesitating to ask other's opinion when necessary. With good communication skill.
• Intern Urban Planner, Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning & Design Institute Shanghai, China, March. 2012-July. 2012 Key words: Regulatory Detailed Planning, Urban Green Space System Planning
• Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Auto CAD; • Animation: After Effects • 3D Modeling: Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketchup; • 3D Analysis: ArcGIS; • Data Analysis: Excel
Education • University of Pennsylvania, School of Design
Master of Landscape Architecture, Philadelphia, PA, 2013-2016
• Tongji University, College of Architecture and Urban Planning
• Urban Designer, RTKL Shanghai Office Shanghai, China, July. 2012-July. 2013 Key words: Urban Design, Diagram Drawing, CAD Drawing, 3D Modeling, Report Book Layout • Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, School of Design Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014 Course: CPLN 503 Modeling Geographical Objects. Professor C. Dana Tomlin
Bachelor of Engineering in Landscape Architecture, Shanghai, China, 2008-2012
Research Experience •Traditional Villages of Wannan District Location: Xi County, Anhui, China, July. 2010 Type: academic research held by College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University •Parks Measurement and Usage Assessment Location: Yangpu District, Shanghai, China, July. 2011
01 SILICON ISLAND -
URBAN DESIGN IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY SITE: GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TIME: 01/2015 - 04/2015 INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTOPHER MARCINKOSKI COOPERATE WITH BAIHE CUI
MODEL | GRID CITY
drawings on this page: 1. strategies on tabula rasa site 2. study model
Before actually digging into the site, we did several presumptions on tabula rasa site. After investigating the site, we set of design strategy as presuming manufacturing and light-industry will remain the dominant land-use in the area of Goose Island district define above. Tech office and collaborative workspaces will become increasingly present.The idea is to use different kinds of incentives, including public realm, to stimulate the transforming process.
CONTEXT ANALYSIS
Chicago
Bualo
Rochester
Milwaukee
Detroit
Toronto
Strategies Projected to Six Cities Surrounding the Great Lakes
Projected Population increase 2009-2025 data source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Lakes_Megalopolis
LEGEND EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE Liquid Natural Gas Terminals Power Plants Petroleum Product Terminals Petro Pipelines Natural Gas Pipelines Hydrocarbon Gas Liquids Pipelines Crude Oil Pipelines
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESOURCES Biomass Thousand Tonnes/Year >500 250 - 500 150 - 250 100 - 150 50 -100 <50 Wind Power Density at 50m W/m2 300 - 400 400 - 500 500 - 600 600 - 800
Hydro Power USGS Runoff mm/Year 300 - 350 350 - 400 400 - 600 600 - 1,030 Tide potential wind power plant
site analysis
02 BRIDESBURG WATERFRONT PARK LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN POST INDUSTRIAL SITE: BRIDESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA TIME: 01/2014 - 04/2014 INSTRUCTOR: KAREN M’CLOSKEY INDIVIDUAL WORK
Existing Site Condition
perspectives at the water axis
perspectives at riverfront
The studio site locates on an abandoned land in North Philadelphia along the Delaware River. It has a complex set of issues including fragmentation, lack of access and contamination. The design of the park is intended to solve the problem of soil contamination by growing local warm season grass, but meanwhile creating activity space in a linear way going to the waterfront. In order to remediate the water pollution, linear artificial wetland with elevation difference is proposed, offering a whole process of water purification. The objective for the design proposal is to develop an informed and imaginative response to the site in order to create new relationships among the site, its immediate edges and the larger neighborhood or region.
chunks at riverfront
LIGHT THE WAY is designed and will operate between many larger public sectors within the city of Philadelphia. The project is a focus on the expansion of the existing city infrastructures, transportation systems, and major public outdoor spaces which will be done through and in creation of a better living environment. Major environmental changes will begin with an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail into and through both University City and South Philadelphia. The extended trail will tie in to an existing city transit system and will provide “havens” throughout the city by the creation of three scales of “hubs” which will act as beacons throughout the city fabric. Beacons, through the saving of riders’ kinetic energy will glow during the night, providing for areas of both activity and increased safety during dark hours. While the constructed spaces themselves serve as illuminated points, the entire trail system will shed light on ecological ideas, raising awareness, and promoting wellness throughout the city. Site ecologies will be restored in the place of abandoned and derelict contexts, and the use of bike trails (and the illumination they provide) will vitalize these areas, while further enhancing the life of citizens.
03 FOLLOW THE LIGHT BIKE SHARING CENTER DESIGN SITE: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA TIME: 01/2014 - 04/2014 COOPERATE WITH LINDSAY RULE, ZACK REISER,YINGFEI WANG
HIGH DENSITY MOVEMENTLONG BIKE PATHS
2014 SCHENCK WOODMAN AWARDS FIRST PRIZE
48 BICYCLES AVAILABLE
21 DOCKS AVAILABLE
8:30 AM//5:30 PM
12:30//6:30 PM
9:30 PM SOUTH BANK HUB
NODAL NETWORK INITIATIVES
3401 GRAYS FERRY AVE TODAY'S ENERGY PRODUCTION 12659 kWh
Extending Schuykill River Trail community gardens recreation
Agencies
promotes tourism
Way finding will save tourist time and frustration while keeping them feeling safe when in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
Ride when and where you want.
Swipe your bike share card to activate any particular station.
1. HUB ENROLLMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
encourage recreation
RIDE
SWIPE
PARK LEVEL//COMMONS
GLOW
The energy you accumulated while riding will now light the distinct nodal network maintained by hub.
2. THE COMMONS (E.G. CAFE,PERSONAL BIKE REPAIR, BAR)
Horticulture Society
3. BIKE STORAGE/DISPLAY
2
Department of Park and Recreation
1
Way finding lighting for pathways
Way finding will save tourist time and frustration while keeping them feeling safe when in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
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safety orientation within city reduce crime Mural Arts Program Universities (UPenn, Drexel, etc.)
SECTION
Department of Transportation
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A. 34TH ST BRIDGE TRANSPORTATION NODE
LIGHTING AS WAYFINDING AND BRAND IDENTITY OPEN AIR ATRIUM
Networking & Infrastructure improved urban fabric communication catalyst
B. SOUTH BANK HUB DOCKING STATION C. CATWALK THROUGH OPEN AIR ATRIUM (CONNECTS INTERIOR PROGRAM ELEMENTS)
A
The network will link over 6 million people through more than 400 miles of trails and when combined with a growing network of bike lanes, it will become the backbone of a cutting-edge active transportation system.
D. THE COMMONS (CAFE/LOUNGE, ENROLLMENT LIASON, PERSONAL BIKE REPAIR) E. UNIVERSITY CITY TRAIL
B
F. EXTENDED SCHUYLKILL RIVER PARK TRAIL
3
E
Department of Transportation Greater Philadelphia Trail Network Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition
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Bike share Philadelphia
C
D
Philadelphia Associations of Community Development Corporations
F
3
Promoting Wellness
At an average rate of 10 mph, you will burn 215-240 calories per half hour.
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dn
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biking
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social health existing & proposed site ecologies
Ecological Society of America
BRIDGE LEVEL
Bike Coalition
1. DOCKING STATION
Health Providers (Independence Blue Cross, Humana, Kaiser) Health Commissioner’s Office city of Philadelphia
2. SERVICE DESK//ENROLLMENT STATION 3. OPEN AIR ATRIUM
Creating City Identity Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation Center City district or other business improvement district Mural Arts Program
Mural destinations boast increased tourism which results in significant tax revenues.
SITE PLAN 1. SOUTH BANK DOCKING STATION 2. SCHUYLKILL RIVER BIKE/PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO UNIVERSITY CITY 3. EXTENDED SCHUYLKILL RIVER PARK TRAIL 4. MAINTANANCE ACCESS 5. CENTER CITY TRAIL
Institution
Schuylkill RiverTrail heavy usage hours between 10am-5pm students, professors, and staff high and irregular usage rate high light
Residential heavy usage hours between 8am-9pm and 5:00pm-6pm residence and commuter high and regular usage rate low light
heavy usage hours between 12pm-7pm youth, health advocates, students, tourist and commuters high usage and regular rate low light
PROJECT NARRATIVE GREEN WAY PLANNING & DESIGN SITE: QINGYUAN, GUANGDONG TIME: 04/2012 - 05/2012 INSTRUCTOR: YUNFENG JIN INDIVIDUAL WORK
Greenway is defined as a kind of multi-functional linear open space, holding non-motorized slow-moving transportation and offering access to parks, public facilities and so on. It could provide opportunities for recreation, ecology protection and culture preservation. This project locates on a totally undeveloped region, with villages and farmland. A new city is going to be built and developed here, including an urban greenway network in metropolis region. The plan is based on the research and analysis of three aspects: transportation, recreation & tourism, and ecology protection. The analysis is finished with the help of GIS tool. The raw materials for analysis comes from 'The Master Plan for Metropolitian Region of Qingyuan (2020)' by Qingyuan Urban and Rural Planing Bureau.
Process of Greenway (non-mortorized transportation system) Planning FIRST STEP Site Background Research
SECOND STEP Suitability Evaluation
Design Orientation
1. Transportation Necessity 2. Recreation & Tourism 3. Ecology Protection
THIRD STEP Final Result
GIS Analysis GIS Analysis
Route Rank Route Rank Selection Outline
Greenway Selection & Classification
urban roads network
Detailed Design for Typical Greenways
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
North R iver
04 QINGYUAN CITY -
land-use
Qingyuan locates on the north of Pearl River Delta, in the middle of North River. The natural environment of this city is in a good condition, with mountains and water system. The water area of the whole city is about 107.34km2 in different forms such as lakes, rivers, streams and reservoirs. Mountains are here and there. But the natural resources of the city is scattered without organization. And the protection of the natural resources is very much in need since a city is going to be developed here. The greenway could help preserve the ecological corridors in the development of the city and deal with the problems such as storm-water management. It could also offer a sustainable alternative transportation by offering access to different components of the city.
FIRST STEP Site Background Research
RESEARCH ON TRANSPORTATION NECESSITY The greenways for transportation necessity should offer convenience for residents especially commuters. The purpose should be realized by offering non-motorized access to public transfers and other public or transportation facilities.
SECOND STEP Suitability Evaluation
Based on the research about TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES and PUBLIC FACILITES, the second step should be evaluation of every part of roads.
Evaluation Index Roads Hiearchy
1. Research on
FIRST STEP Site Background Research
Transportation Necessity
Transportation Necessity
GIS Analysis
Transportation Facilities area of public facilites within 500 meters
area of public facilities within 500 meters (sqm2) Legend Measure of Area of Public Facilities SUM_Polygons_Shape_Area 4778.552427-1657644.517593 1657644.517594-5615708.703151 5615708.703152-45725098.110159 Road Network <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25 Boundary <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25
Roads Hiearchy 1. Research on
Route Rank
Public Facilities
Design Orientation
SECOND STEP Suitability Evaluation
GIS ANALYSIS ON TRANSPORTATION NECESSITY
GIS Analysis
Public Facilities Transportation Facilities
Route Rank
Evaluation Index
amounts of transportation facilities within 500 meters
amounts of transportation facilities within 500 meters
route rank
roads hiearchy
transportation facilities
public facilities
Legend Amounts of Transportation Facilities count 1 2 Road Network <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25 Boundary <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25
Legend rank
1 2 3 Road Network <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25 Boundary <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25
evaluation index express way primary road secondary road branch road
administration culture & education research & development primary & middle schools land for sports medical
social walefare facilities cultural relics commercial business recreation service spot for municipal
bus station light rail station parking lot
Index for Transportation Necessity
Road Hierarchy
0.137
Accessibility to Public Facilities
0.198
Accessibility to Transportation Facilities
0.665
Refering to the index of different aspects, I use the weighted average method to get the final score for each part of roads, and rank them into three levels. The third level holds the highest transportation necessity.
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS ON RECREATION & TOURISM
public open space
scenic spots
FIRST STEP SECOND STEP Suitability Evaluation
Evaluation Index 2. Research on
Recreation & Tourism
Public Open Space
GIS Analysis
Scenic Spots
area of open space within 500 meters
route rank
Comprehensive Park Theme Park Community Park Strip Park Country Park
Route Rank
amounts of scenic spots within 500 meters
Natural Scenic Spots Cultural Scenic Spots
amounts of scenic spots within 500 meters
Legend Rank
area of open space within 500 meters (sqm2)
Legend Area of Open Space SUM_Greenspace_Polygons_Shape_Area 2.711252-970101.681153 970101.681154-3706225.210443 3706225.210444-30586849.816969 Road Network <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25 Boundary <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25
Legend Amounts of Scenic Spots count 1 2 Road Network <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25 Boundary <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25
1 2 3 Road Network <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25 Boundary <all other values> Cad Renderer Continuous, 7, 25 Continuous, 1, 25
Greenways for recreation & tourism provide access to open space and scenic spots by offering walkways/cycle lanes that reduce traffic conflicts, and provide safety and fun. The linear form of the greenway makes it a great place for hiking, jogging, bicycling and so on. The greenways coould play a vital role in providing recreational opportunities especially in densely developed areas of city.
evaluation index
Index for Tourism & Recreation
Accesibility to Open Space
0.347
Accesibility to Scenic Spots
0.347
Connectivity to the Residential Area
0.306
Nature Reserve
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS ON ECOLOGY
Water System
Vegetation
FINAL RESULT
There are plenty of natural resources in Qingyuan, and they are very much in need of protection with the development of city.
FIRST STEP
Site Background Research
SECOND STEP
Suitability Evaluation
Design Orientation
1. Transportation Necessity 2. Recreation & Toursim 3. Ecology
Vegetation
Water System
Nature Reserve
Protection
National Nature Reserve Local Nature Reserve
Strategy
Farmland Forest
Lakes, Rivers & Streams Reservoirs
The ecological greenways The ecological greenways are planned under the consideration of ecological problems, such as linkage of wildlife habitats, the protection of river and the storm water management. The construction of these greenways could protect the ecological corridor from imminent or future development. Those along the rivers and streams play a vital role as the movement corridors for wildlife. They also serve an important utilitarian purpose as the storm water drainage and flood control system. In the aspect of human recreation, these zones offer a convenient place for biking, hiking and nature viewing.
Evaluation Index
Strategy
Final Result
transportation greenway
evaluation index
Index for Ecology Protection
GREENWAY (non-motorized transportation system) PLAN
Type of Patch
0.168
recreation greenway
Variety of Species
0.224
Percentage of Greenery Covery
multi-funtional (transportation & recreation ) greenway
0.607
ecological greenway
FINAL RESULT
PERSPECTIVE1 multi-functional (transportation & recreation) greenway SECTION A-A
multi-funtional (transportation & recreation) greenway
SECTION B-B
multi-funtional (transportation & recreation) greenway
NODE PLAN service nodes for recreation greenway & ecological greenway service nodes for multifunctional greenway & transportation greenway service area with 3000meter radius service area with 2000meter radius
The nodes offer place for holding bike rent service, public transportation transfer, city interpretation system, and other services for the convenience of residents and tourists. The service area of the nodes on recreation greenway & ecological greenway is within 3000 meters radius, while that of the nodes on multi-funtional greenway & transportation greenway is within 2000-meter radius.
Section of Ecological Greenway
PERSPECTIVE2 transportation greenway
A Typical Perspective of the Node
PERSPECTIVE3 ecological greenway
LUYAO ZHU Address: 3600 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA, 19104 Email: luyaozhu@design.upenn.edu APRIL 2015