Resurfacing the Unseen
Resurfacing the unseen Addressing ocean nuclear waste Page 03 - 11
Living Passage Cope with Climate change Page 12-16
Test Plot & Land Care Field Practice at Mt Washington Page 17-18
Oasis in Transit A green pause for all Page 19-22
Return to Silence A journey about life and death Page 23-25
Jan. - May. 2024
Humans have long concealed waste—dumping it into the ocean, burying it underground, and burning it into the atmosphere. The illusion of dilution hides its lasting impact on ecosystems and human health. The Fukushima nuclear disaster highlights the urgent need for landscape architects to address “invisible” waste beyond land, turning attention to the ocean.
Through research, I reveal that nuclear contamination in water and soil is more extensive than commonly perceived. This led me to design a coastal purification system that integrates phytoremediation and real-time monitoring. The project reimagines landscapes as protectors of wildlife and educators of hidden pollution, making the unseen visible to foster awareness and action.
Return to Silence
In China and many other cultures, death is often a taboo subject. This project challenges that silence, rethinking the role of the crematorium as more than a site of cremation— it becomes a space for remembrance, dialogue, and reflection on life’s cycles.
Just as in nature, where fallen trees nourish new growth, death is not an end but the beginning of another cycle. By integrating this philosophy into design, the project fosters a deeper, more open relationship with mortality honoring both tradition and renewal.
Yun Xing 2025