Xinyue Zhang 2013 Jiangnan University School of Design 2019 The University of Melbourne
This portfolio is a collection of all my inspiration, aspiration and dedication to the landscape design, and for anyone who may share the same passion to appreciate, explore and challenge.
SUSTAINABLE URBANISM REIMAGING THE CONCRETE LAWN AS A WETLAND
I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Melbourne campus stands. I pay my respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
SUSTAINABLE URBANISM REIMAGING THE CONCRETE LAWN AS A WETLAND Location: Melbourne, Australia Semester 1/ Winter 2021 Group Project: Xinyue Zhang Adviser: Ray Green Software: The University of Melbourne is a diverse and inclusive place. It has a rich history and culture. Although traces of its history are disappearing as the city grows, the landscape architect has a responsibility to tell the story of the place. This story encompasses the history of the site, the present daily life and the fantasy of the future. Thus, the place is not only a place to learn about the old relics, but also a place to bring new site experiences by incorporating new technologies. In this way, people's creativity is stimulated and the future story is created by the designer and the user. I hope that my design will provide users with a narrative landscape across time that they can feel, understand, and imagine the site.
SITE ANALYSIS
Area of Relationship
1.Bring back the wetland (historical & aesthetic)
INSPIRATION
DESIGN CONCEPTS-THREE STORIES
past story 1.site meaningful history 2.architectures create a differnent sense of atmophere
Kandinsky's painting inspires the division of the site.
present story
1.Organizing circulation 2.Creating the microclimate 3.Creating narrative landscapes
1.Space is the stage. 2.Architecture is like a stage backdrop, and the architectural style influences the theme of the story.
2.Increase the biodiversity (ecology)
future story
CIRCULATION
PROGRAM
SENSORIAL ENVELOPES
WATER
WASTE&ENERGY
MATERIAL
DETAIL PLAN-PRESENT STORY
SPACE IS STAGE
A specific performance is created by arranging elements with different visual weights.
PLANTS SELECTION
PRESENT STORY
PRESENT STORY
DESIGN ELEMENTS 1.Movable Outdoor Furniture
2.Digital Technology
FUTURE STORY
DETAIL PLAN-FUTURY STORY SQUARE 3. Solar Panel Structure
solar panel
The converted alternating current power is used for LED screens.
metal plate
LED screen
PIR sensor
shelter structure
The sloping roof design facilitates the flow of rainwater into the nearby lawn for collection and reuse.
FUTURE STORY
CLAYSCAPE DESIGNING FOR HEAT IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OUTDOOR DINING
DESIGNING FOR HEAT IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OUTDOOR DINING IN THE CITY Location: Melbourne, Australia Semester 2/ Summer 2020 Group Project: Xinyue Zhang (LA), Echo Wan (Arc), Su Myat Ning(Arc) Adviser: Wendy Walls Software: The city of Melbourne is planning to re-open and activate the inner CBD for the summer. One of the key proposals is utilising outdoor space including streets, footpaths, and lanes for outdoor dining. But in Melbourne’s temperamental climate, this poses several challenges. The streets will need to be redesigned to make space for more people, but even more importantly, they will need to become enjoyable spaces to sit and spend time. However, the changing climate of the Melbourne site is a challenge and it is our aim to work with microclimate and thermal comfort to create environments that are habitable in all seasons and conditions. As such, the project uses data and simulation techniques to make decisions about the future of our city.
KEY DESIGN STRATEGIES
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
SUN SHADING
WIND MITIGATION
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Though the prevailing winds would be blocked and steered into different directions by the building blocks, the open spaces and laneways of the CBD can still cause the incoming winds to speed up and create wind gusts and wind tunnels down the laneways in-between tight spaces of the buildings, further creating microclimatic zones based on the surrounding urban fabric.
heat trasnfer into the atmosphere heat trasnfer into the soil reflection of solar radition
EXISTING SITE SIMULATIONS [SUMMER]
EXISTING SITE SIMULATIONS [WINTER]
SUMMER [DEC 1 - FEB 28]
WINTER [JUN 1 - AUG 31] Brain perceives heat Promote blood vessel dilation, increase blood flow, and increase epidermal temperature
Sun Radiation
Visible Light Visible Light Noise The sound of wind accentuates the feeling of cold
Noise affects people’s psychological feelings
SUMMER MAX WIND
WINTER MAX WIND
Brain perceives cold Constriction of blood vessels, reducing blood flow Increase metabolic rate by shaking
Winter Sun Radiation Core temperature
Humidity affects perspiration
Winter Wind
Core Temperature
Clothing the insulation of clothing affects the feeling of coldness
Summer Wind Clothing color, material, etc. will affect the perceived temperature
SUMMER MIN WIND
enhances the convective heat transfer of the human body and accelerates air evaporation
WINTER MIN WIND
Shell Temperature
Skin Temperature
Solar Radiation Result Summer 1 Dec- 28 Feb 9AM-12PM
Solar Radiation Result Summer 1 Dec- 28 Feb 12PM-3PM
Radiation Result Summer 1 Dec- 28 Feb 3PM-6PM
Humidity the higher the humidity in winter, the faster the body heat loss, the temperature felt will be lower than the actual surrounding temperature
Muscle Activity Intensity Changing the core temperature of the human body has an important effect
Shell Temperature
Skin Temperature
Muscle Activity Intensity Changing the core temperature of the human body has an important effect
Radiation Result Winter 1 Jun - 31 Aug 9AM-12PM
Radiation Result Winter 1 Jun - 31 Aug 12PM-3PM
Radiation Result Winter 1 Jun - 31 Aug 3PM-6PM
EXPLODED COMPONENTS of TERRAPOD
MICROCLIMATIC CONDITONS in DIFFERENT SEASONS
WATER MANAGEMENT & PLANTS SELECTION
In activating the running water on the surface of the TerraPods, the project utilizes two systems - onsite water reservoir that collects all the drained water from the pods and another, utilizing water from the existing water supply system.
MELBOURNE CLIMATE
DAY TIME IN WINTER
NIGHT TIME IN SUMMER
CROSS-SCALE SPATIAL STRATEGIES FOR ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING
CROSS-SCALE SPATIAL STRATEGIES FOR ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE PLANNING Location: Werribee, Australia Semester 2/ Spring 2020 Individual project: Xinyue Zhang Adviser: Siqing Chen Software: vvvvvvvvvvvvv
GREATER MELBOURNE SCALE ANALYSIS
WHERE TO GROW & WHY ?
HOW MELBOURNE HAS GROWN
GIS BASED ANALYSIS-FIND A CONNECTED CITY
1.Good Connections Between Cities proximity to urabn, proximity to towns,
2.Good Connections Between Neighborhoods The way Melbourne growth: 1.Continued expansion outwards from the central point 2.Closely linked to transportation development
proximity to rail, proximity to major road,
IDEAL URBAN GROWTH FORM 3.Good Connections for People Daily Life
Melbourne
proximity to activity center, proximity to health srvices, proximity to education, Structure Level: From Radial to Grid Network
4.Good Connections for Ecology proximity to parks, to protect forest, Werribee
Functional Level: From Monocentric to Mono-polycentric
GROWTH STRATEGY Connected City
REGIONAL
Living Locality MULTI SCALED
20-minute Neighbourhood
SUBURB
5.Safe Connection to avoid bushfire prone areas, to avoid flood risk area.
SITE ANALYSIS-METROPOLITAN CONTEXT Opportunities-Unique Location Connection The Werribee City Centre is the ‘Principal Activity Centre’ of Melbourne’s outer western region connecting Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
Opportunities-Unique Nature Connection The Werribee River as the primary opportunity for enhancing the ecological value Werribee City.
Suburban Rail Loop Melbourne
Werribee Werribee River
Geelong
SITE ANALYSIS-LOCAL CONTEXT
Issues-Rail Divides The City 1.Lack of north-south connections within the city. 2.The undeveloped Werribee River. The green space of the city is fragmented, isolated, and lacks connections.
Issues-One Major Cerntre 1.With a Monocentric structure, the scope of services cannot cover all areas of the city. 2.The housing type is single and low density. 3.There are few local job opportunities, and most people need to commute to work for more than half an hour. Urban Area: 1800ha
83% low density housing
poor accessibility
Rail
poor accessibility
Combined CommunityAccessibility Facilities Accessibilitywithin within a a 20-minute 20-minute walk centres, open Accessibility walkto tocommunity public transport, commercial area, education and health service area. space, and community facilities.
WHAT IS A CONNECTED CITY ? DESIGN POLICY-PLAN URABN LIFE
HOW TO CREATE A CONNECTED CITY ? TIME AS A CONNECTOR ! DESIGN STRATEGIES
CONNECTION 1： TRANSPORT CONNECTION TIME=DISTANCE Neighbourhood Activity Centre
local goods, services, employment opportunities serve the needs of the surrounding community.
Werribee Industrial Park Professional and Technical Services manufacturing, freight， housing.
East Werribee Employment Precinct
services, specialised employment, health care, education, freight, housing. Werribee Activity Centre complex services, employment, housing, public transport, social interaction.
Train 13km=10min
Bike 2km=10min
Through the city. Serve local residents and attract foreigners.
Flexible route. The bicycle route connects residential areas and natural spaces to form a high-quality cycling loop.
Walking 0.8km=10min
Flexible route. The walking route connects the residential area and the activity center, and implements vehicle speed limits in the main pedestrian area to provide people with a comfortable and safe environment.
Bus/ Sky Bus 5km=10min
Fixed routes. The station distance is set according to the 10-minute walking distance. Increase the frequency of public transportation in high density residential areas.
TIME=SCHEDULE
Density Transect Story
9 7 5 3 1 High density
Medium density
Low density
Density
Estimated Resident Population 2021 2041
population 55851 98900
dwellings 20903 36318
Land Use Water Area Green Space Farming Land
115ha 953ha 503ha
Commercial Area Mixed Use Education Health Service
218ha 121ha 190ha 120ha
High density Medium density Low density
113ha 460ha 1020ha
Total
4272ha
20 Minutes Neighborhood
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CONNECTION 2： ACTIVITY CENTRE CONNECTION
CONNECTION 3： ECOLOGY CONNECTION TIME=GREEN
AA Section -Green Creek
Ecological Corridors Offer landscape amenity while accommodati ng the s ite’s hydrology requirements.
Evapotranspiration Canopy interception and evapotranspiration reduces runoff and helps to lower ambient air temperature.
Increase ecological value
Provide High quality green space LONG TERM
Bioswales Vegetation, soil and organic matter filters sediment and pollutants from runoff, and promotes infiltration.
A_Green Creek
B_Green Building
C_Green Road
C
Werribee River
A
Neighbourhood Activity Centre
B
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B
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0.5
1
2
BB Section -Green Building
Increase ecological value
Provide High quality green space
SOUTHERN CROSS-DELINEATION
DESIGN PROTOTYPING SOUTHERN CROSS-DELINEATION
Location: Melbourne, Australia Semester 1/ Winter 2020 Group Project: Xinyue Zhang (LA), Bree Ellett (LA) Adviser: Alessandro Liuti Software: Since 9/11, attention has tuned to the security of our public spaces. The 2017 Bourke St Mall attack in Melbourne has changed the physical and psychological spaces of the city, with designersm engineers and government now called upon to deliver a public domain safe from random attacks. Working in partnership with ARUP - an international leader in engineering and design - this elective explored a range of different spatial security scenarios within the city of Melbourne. CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
DESIGN CONCEPT
Simple installation truck bringing pipes
like a wave Roof of Southern Cross Station
design idea: the ripple
BUT, solid is experience and hard to build
better choice:
DESIGN STRUCTURE
PROFESSIONAL WORKS
GREEN FIRE WALLS PROJECT FIREWISE GARDEN DESIGN Location: Gippsland, VIC Year: 2021 Client:Lakes Entrance Community Type: Garden Design, Graphic Design Team Member:Kate Coenen, Xinyue Zhang Respondibilities:Garden design, Documentation Software: Landscaping for bushfire is much the same as any type of gardening. It involves planning, designing, planting and managing the area around your house. Design and plant selection for bushfire can help reduce the effects of direct flame contact and radiant heat on a house. The location, type and ongoing maintenance of vegetation within a property can significantly reduce the impact of a bushfire on any house.This project provides practical examples of landscaping for bushfire in two risk environments: Suburban and Rural.
URBAN OASIS-159 MELROSE STREET GARDEN DESIGN Location: North Melbourne, VIC Year: 2022 Client:The Salvation Army Type: Garden Design Team Member:Erryn Tenuta, Xinyue Zhang Respondibilities:Hand-drawn rendering, Documentation Software: 159 Melrose St North Melbourne is a residential building owned and managed by the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing. The Salvation Army provides support within the building for the residents. It houses residents who are all over 50 years old, and average around 65 years old. Most residents are not Australian born and have lived in Australia for varying lengths of time.The aim for the garden is to help transform it into a space that caters to the different preferences of the residents, but also acts as a space for social inclusion and as a healing garden, to give residents a feeling of safety and peace, while deterring the public from vandalism and theft. It must also be lower maintenance and low water as the garden will be maintained by the residents.
HEAVEN-25 TIMMS CRESCENT GARDEN DESIGN Location: Dingley Village, VIC Year: 2022 Client:Bevan Robertson, Tina Robertson Type: Garden Design Team Member:Madeline Edmond, Xinyue Zhang Respondibilities:Construction Detail, Documentation Software: 25 Timms Crescent, Dingley Village is the home of Bevan and Tina. The couple have been working on their business from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and feel ready to enhance their existing garden to make it feel more relaxing, rejuvenating and uplifting. With more time spent at home, it is important to the couple to have a green, calming outlook, to improve the pool area and for a sauna to be integrated to help with rest and recovery. The existing garden consists of a large concrete driveway, carport, and a kidney-shaped pool which will be retained and re-invigorated. Bevan has already been hard at work to clear the site and make it ready for future works. The garden will be constructed partly in a DIY fashion and partly with help from contractors. The overarching goal of the project is to create a relaxing and uplifting garden that is reminiscent of a retreat and connects the couple to nature.
OTHER WORKS
NON ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
LOST AND FOUND: RECALLING OF LOST ORDINARY
HAND DRAWING
A WAY OF RECORDING MY LIFE
PHYSICAL MODEL
TRADITIONAL CHINESE ARCHITECTURE INVESTIGATION AND RESTORATION