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Selected work from 2020-2023 Apply for University College London Urban Design MArch 2024 Fall
Fengyuan Liu Graduating student in Landscape Gardening at Beijing Forestry University
CONTENTS PROJECT 1
LINE OF WIND TIDE DEFENCE
ENDANGERED SITE
DATE: 05/2023-07/2023
PROJECT 2
OYSTER ACROSS THE SEA
L Scale
Individual
POLLUTED SITE
DATE: 09/2022-11/2022
PROJECT 3
AFTER THE SAND BASIN
M Scale
Individual
ERODED SITE
DATE: 03/2022-05/2022
PROJECT 4
BETWEEN THE DRUM TOWERS
ABANDONDED SITE
PROJECT 5 & MORE
S Scale
DATE: 07/2022-09/2022 S Scale
Individual
Individual
OTHER WORKS FROM SCHOOL DATE: 09/2020-09/2023
01
Location: Miami, The United States
A windbreak landscape along the coast of Miami
Time: 05/2023-07/2023
LINE OF WIND TIDE DEFENCE
"The relationship between architecture and the environment is not only aesthetic but also an ecological responsibility. Through ecological transformation, we can create architectural landscapes that harmonize with nature." ——Ken Yeang
Instructor: JinShi Zhang, Ming Sun
Discription:This project aimed to counter wind and wave challenges, rising sea levels, and wastewater circulation issues along Florida's east coast.
SEA LEVEL RISING & STORMWATER FLOODING ISSUE IN FLORIDA COAST Sea level along the U.S. coastline is projected to rise, on average, 10 - 12 inches (0.25 - 0.30 meters) in the next 30 years (2020 - 2050), which will be as much as the rise measured over the last 100 years (1920 - 2020). Sea level rise will vary regionally along U.S. coasts because of changes in both land and ocean height. Sea Level
City Area
Rise Rising sea levels inundate parts of the lower elevations, causing land to shrink.
Cyclone
Marine Organism Temperature Cyclone cause sea temperatures to rise and change the ecology of the ocean, which can kill some Marine life.
Wind Tide
People Danger
Boca Raton
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Storm surges, if not properly protected during their passage, can lead to coastal casualties.
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Homestead
Marathon 2100
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2080
+22%
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2060
+14%
+10%
Miami
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Key Largo
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+1.06m +0.70m
2040
2020
2000 +0.43m
+6%
+3%
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+1%
2100 2080 2060
+0.23m
2040
36.2 inches-2080 Sea Level Rise
Land Area Change in South Florida
Projected Increase in Sea Level Rise in East U.S. Coast
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood +
Key West
36.2 inches-2080 Sea Level Rise 24.8 inches-2060 Sea Level Rise 12.2 inches-2040 Sea Level Rise Affected urban area
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Main City Estuary
0
10km
20km
40km
HISTORY AND CURRENT SITUATION ANALYSIS
Miami is located on the East coast of Florida and is affected by Atlantic hurricanes throughout the year. As global warming has intensified in recent years, long-term sea level rise has become a crisis that Miami needs to pay attention to. Extreme weather events such as floods and hurricanes can damage fish farms. In both cool and warm regions, shellfish and salmon farms will be adversely affected by a warming climate, as fish cannot survive blooms and new pathogens brought on by higher temperatures.
Black River
Flood Zone
The floodeed areas are mostly farmland, as well as houses and airports.
Coral Gables Waterway
Hurricane Irma (2017)
Hurricanes bring waves and prolonged rainfall, which can easily cause flooding and damage.
Irma made landfall in Florida in 2017, bringing strong winds when it made landfall, which has killed at least 50 people and caused several power outages.
Groundwater infiltration
Beneath Miami is porous limestone, 30 to 40 meters deep, a bit like a sponge, and the sea can easily penetrate.
Key Biscayne
Rising sea levels and wind waves have made crossing the bridge dangerous for people seeking refuge.
Miami City
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Great Miami River
William M Powell Bridge
Virginia Island
Dodge Island
Infrastructure damage
Inundation of urban area Shoreline erosion Sediment from farmland and forests
House Collapse
CURRENT POTENTIAL EMERGENCY
STRATEGY
OPERATION
+ WIND TIDE (instantaneous)
1ST LINE OF DEFENSE Tidal retaining wall
A FISHING GROUND
B POROUS MATERIAL
Sports trail
+ SEA LEVEL RISE (Chronic)
2ST LINE OF DEFENSE Hydrophobic protected terrain
C PLANTING SPACE
D MOTION SPACE
+ URBAN WATER POLLUTION (Chronic)
3ST LINE OF DEFENSE Ecological water cycle
E BIOSWALE
F RAIN GARDEN
MECHANISM OF PROTECTION
Breaking wave
ORDINARY:The three stages function separately.
SEA LEVEL RISE:Long-term sea level rise depends on coastal wetlands and relief from terrain.
WIND TIDE:Retaining walls above and below the surface can effectively protect against wind waves.
URBAN WATER POLLUTION:The difference in topography is used to pass
domestic water through the reservoir section, where it is purified for the first time, and then used to conserve the landscape through the wetland section.
MASTER FORMPLAN GENERATION
Car ways
Ship route
Pedestrians
refuge
Escape way & refuge
INTRO
The landscape system along the Miami coast is designed to mitigate the erosion caused by wind waves from the western Atlantic Ocean and to mitigate sea level rise. It enriches the disaster protection system along the coast, and connects three layers of protection devices with the shape of streamline, which has a beautiful effect.
SECTIONS
Wildlife Gruidae
Anas platyrhyncho
Larus canus
Mangrove
Pinaceae
Quercus velutina Lam.
Cortaderia selloana
Typha orientalis
Nymphaea tetragona
A. cygnoides
Leporidae
Sciuridae
Perca flavescens
Thunnus
Crocodylus acutus
P. lotor
Rhododendron
A. fabri
Arecaceae
Citrus sinensis
Phragmites australis
Citrus maxima
Gleditsia sinensis
strobilus
Leucanthemum paludosum
Ficus microcarpa
Woodland
Groundcover & Shrub
Road
Pool
Quercus velutina Lam.
Pool
Pool
Phragmites australis
Pool
Magnolia grandiflora
Pool
Activity Space
Ficus microcarpa
Lawn
Pool
Hillock
Ecological Restoration Slope
Road
Road
Sea
Path
Sea
Citrus sinensis
Trees Arecaceae & Shrubs
Lowland
William M Powell Bridge
Protective Green Space
Beach
Road
Level One Defensive Dam
Wetland
Ecological Restoration Slope
Path
Fender Dam
Anas platyrhyncho
Beach
Level Two Defensive Dam
Viewing Platform Green Buffer
Green Buffer
Level One Defensive Dam
Viewing Platform
WIND WAVE DEFENSIVE SECTION 1 2 3 4
SEA LEVEL RISE MITIGATION SECTION 1
Level One Defensive Dam Level Two Defensive Dam
2
Landscape Beach
3
Grassland
4
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION SLOPE SECTION 1
Low Tide Ramp Interior Landscape Sea Area
2
Protective Green Space
4
3
Aquaculture Area
2
1
1
2 2
4
3
3 3
Tidal surge direction
4
1
4
Tidal break direction
Typologies
Typologies
Biological catalogue Tidal surg e directio n Tidal brea k directio n
Beneficiary
Typologies
Beneficiary
Beneficiary Water dynamic
Upland Road Lowland Reservoir
Existing Cross-Sea Bridge Evacuation Exit
OUTER LAYER
Offshore Dam Against Wind & Wave
MIDDLE LAYER
INTERIOR LAYER
Coastline maintenance & Sea Level Rise Mitigation
Ecological Wetland Protection & Purification
Meadow
Beach Grass
Phase 1: Empty sand, devoid of vegetation, vulnerable to erosion by the sea
Phase 2: Dam placement Phase 3:Beach grasses and grassy shrubs are planted to conserve water and soil and slow sea level rise
The impact force of the wind wave is gradually broken through the void structure of the dam.
The roots of wetland plants have the functions of water absorption and soil retention. They help maintain the water balance of the wetland, prevent sediment deposition in the water body, and provide a stable structure for the wetland.
AERIAL VIEW
Activity setting
Three bird 's-eye views show the rich activity in the landscape.
Model：
B
C
A
Resin model showing structure
Cross-sea architecture Bridge
Terrain
Wind defense
A
Dam
B
C
02
OYSTER ACROSS THE SEA
Ecological restoration project on the border between Shenzhen and Hong Kong "The beauty of a landscape lies not only in its appearance but in its ecological functionality. Through transformation and preservation of ecosystems, we can create more sustainable and healthier environments." ——Martha Schwartz
Ecological restoration project on the border between Shenzhen and Hong Kong Location: Lau Fau Shan, Hong Kong Instructor: XiYue Wang, Xi Zheng Time: 09/2022-11/2022 Discription:Facing multiple challenges, the area had been under scrutiny due to severe industrial pollution in the Shenzhen Bay area, decline in oyster farming, a somewhat unkempt community environment, and irregular housing arrangements.
Current Situation
OYSTER INDUSTRY ON THE SHENZHEN-HONG KONG BORDER
+ Massive waste 90% of the domestic waste can be classified into the fermentation tank to provide barbecue fuel.
Hong Kong's geographical location makes it easy for oysters to be exported to other regions.
I.Oyster shells were not used in time and piled up at will.
II.Barbecue and other recreational facilities are poor.
III.The shoreline is rudimentary and unorganized, with vast areas of silt.
IV.There are mangrove soil consolidation areas with modest success.
There is too much domestic garbage in the river beach, which seriously affects the mood of residents and the tourist flow of the surrounding towns and cities. It would be good if it could be removed.
+ Lndigenous loss Lau Fau Shan's young labor force continues to leave, and the local oyster industry has declined.
I can not find a good job in the local, it is better to go to Shenzhen to find a job.If only it were closer to home.
SITE
Hong Kong
+ Ecological destruction
Habitat Oyster shells provide an important habitat for Marine life and protect coastal areas.
Residential area Delta region
Shenzhen
Oyster reefs have been subjected to lime excavation, reclamation and overfishing in the past few decades, and the oyster population has been greatly reduced, along with its various Marine ecological benefits.
Lau Fau Shan Comunnity
Lau Fau Shan
Oyster rafts
SITE
1875-1908 1736-1795 Artificial oyster cultivation began in the Southern Song Dynasty, and the beach around Liufaushan is a natural beach.
During the reign of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1875-1908), oyster farmers from Shajing in Shenzhen and Ha Tsuen in the New Territories jointly opened oyster fields here.
1979-1985 Since the sea in Shajing is polluted, it is no longer possible to raise oysters, so many oyster farmers in Shajing raise them in Shenzhen Bay and send them directly to Lau Fau Shan in Hong Kong to be sold.
1990-2005 Sandwiched by pollution in Hong Kong waters and sewage problems in Mainland factories, the public has lost confidence in Fau Shan oysters, and many oyster farmers have changed their jobs.
2005-2014
The oyster people built bamboo "oyster steaks" on the sea to raise oysters, which increased production because they could only eat algae all day long.
2014oyster farmers are concerned that traditional skills will be lost in the face of manpower shortage and ageing staff.
OVERALL FRAMEWORK
FUTURE VISTA STAGE I Breeding Section
STAGE III Tourism Section
STAGE II Wetland Section
Oyster
Breeding Area
Problem Locations Residential Area
ECOLOGY
Factory
Holding Pond
Main Issue& Method Domestic Water
Solid Waste
Industrial Waste
Industrial Sewage
Barbecue
Purification
Classification
Classification
Purification
Oyster Shell
Reuse Landscape Water
Recycle
Landfill
Export Material
Wetland
OPERATION
Substrate Layer Arrange oyster shells and secure
Soil cover
Infrastructure Construction
HUMANISM
Vegetation
Activity
Landscape
Exhibition
Habitat
Agricultural Production
Habitat
1 Lay oyster shells
2 Fluvial soil set
3 Settled into sand
4 Vegetation covering
1 Lay oyster shells
2 Mangrove consolidation
3 Oyster purification
4 Harmonious habitat
1 Soil cover reconstruction
2 Mangrove consolidation
3 Road connection
4 Economic ecological cycle
Education
ECONOMY Tourist Economy
Barbecue Economy
Agriculture Economy
I.Oyster farming in decline Restoring oyster reefs
Industrial waste
Water pollution
Ecological and economic recovery
II.Shoreline erosion Rebuild wetland III.Poor residential environment
MASTER PLAN
INTRO Through investigation and planning, the project rearranges oyster breeding rafts in the bay, and uses discarded oyster shells to construct landscape terrain, which can conserve ecology and the habitat of endangered animals and plants.
Terrain Sections Secondary road
Commercial BBQ area
Primary road
Topography Wetland Oyster farming area
Marine topography
Breeding system
Restoration of Oyster Culture area & Improvement of Community Economic Structure Multiple Oyster Purification Tanks Are Used to Purify or Dry Oysters by Sunlight.
Structural analysis of oyster system The oysters are purified for two weeks then will be released into the restaurant for diners to handle.
Landscape Structure of Barbecue House Translucent Landscape Glass Roof
Renewable Materials Grill
Purification Tank
Seafood Restaurant & Barbecue House Area
Landscape Path
Corrosion-proof Wooden Base
Oysters Are Farmed on Shenzhen Bay for 2-3 Years and Then Purified in The Factory.
The Construction of Oyster Breeding System Suspended Foam Platform
Oyster Breeding Cage
Buxus macrophylla
Restorative Landscape Wetland Oyster Shells Are Used to Build The Bottom Layer of Ecological Wetlands to Absorb Heavy Metal Ions from Water.
Egretta
Oyster Rafts
Offshore Arrange
Bostrychia
Raft Pattern 1
Raft Pattern 2
Pelagic Arrange
Seaweed
Oyster
Clam Oyster
Oyster Rafts For Restorative Aquaculture
OYSTER FARMING SECTION Material flow of raw oyster shells to Lau Fau Shan ecological restoration Oyster shells can purify industrial sewage
Pebble layer Sand layer
Clean Water Polluted Water
Workers collect and recycle oyster shells stage3:Oyster Farming Rafts
Oyster shell layer
Heavy metal ion
Oyster Shell
Collect oyster shells and make ecological gabion nets
Oyster stone cage buried
By hanging oyster breeding rafts on the water, the breeding density of oysters can be effectively increased and more growth space can be provided for them. It provides a sustainable resource for local fisheries.
stage1:Oyster Seeding
By placing oyster seeds on the shore or in shallow water areas, they are guided to attach and grow naturally.
stage2:Natural Oyster Growth
Oyster reefs not only filter seawater and improve water quality, but also attract fish, algae and other organisms, forming an ecologically balanced Marine environment.
+ Laminaria plexus + Coral reef
+ Riparian plants
ECOLOGICAL WETLAND SECTION Material circulation and construction process of wetland system
Lobster Shrimp
Crab
+ Anatidae
Crane
Corals and algae further purify the water
Spiral shell
Egret
Habitat
Oyster Farming
stage2:Rare animal habitat
Oyster wetlands provide rich food resources and a safe breeding environment, attracting a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, amphibians and more.
stage3:Infrastructure construction Paved roads can not only facilitate the entry and exit of tourists and close contact with animals.
stage1:Mangrove planting
Planting mangrove saplings on the shore can achieve soil fixation, slow down the speed of water flow, reduce the erosion of sediment, and thus play a role in soil consolidation.
+ Chinese Egret + Mangrove Forest
03
AFTER THE SAND BASIN
Changsha Xiangjiang sand mining site park landscape
Changsha Xiangjiang sand mining site park landscape Location: Changsha,China Instructor: Liang Li Time: 03/2022-05/2022
"Industrial sites are the canvases of urban evolution. Their adaptive transformation is an artistic dialogue between the past and the future, shaping the city’s narrative." ——Zaha Hadid
Discription:The project aims to solve the problems of soil erosion and ecological damage left by the Xiangjiang sandmining site. It is to beautify the city and serve the residents of the community.
SITE
Land Area Change
SITE ANALYSIS The Xiangjiang River is a major sand-mining river in Hunan Province, China. Years of mining and excavation have caused geological damage and erosion of the river banks. Along the river, vegetation is scarce and soil erosion is serious, which is in urgent need of reconstruction.
2011.2
Low flow speed
2008.2
Unidirectional circulation
2002.2
Due to sediment mining leads to water and soil flow, ecological damage, water flow depletion, available water shortage.
LOCATION
The river banks downstream have accumulated too much sediment. What if there is a flood ？
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Sediment accumulation
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Walking on the shore will worry about landslides with less and less sand, if only we had more vegetation to solidify the soil.
City area River affected area Erision area Sediment accumulated area
River channel erosion
I Raw material acquisition
II Raw material processing UNIT I
The rivers of the last century were clean and tidy, and served as habitats
Ecological filter cage unit
Excavated sand UNIT II Factory processing
Long - term irregular mining leads to potholes in the riverbed and produces excess waste sediment
Preserve the site to commemorate culture and stimulate vitality.
Through the processing and reuse of the waste river sand, people can walk on the ecological trail to exercise and communicate.
After ecological transformation, it provides a habitat for shrimp, crab and fish, and promotes the development of river culture industry.
Pre-cast ecological armor unit
UNIT III
Aquatic vegetation is destroyed and river beds are severely eroded
+ Sediment rich area
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From sand mining to ecological exchange space.
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Stone armor unit
III Xiangjiang River downstream ecological landscape node arrangement
Phase1 Long-term irrational exploitation of sediment leads to serious erosion of river bed, and the ecology of Xiangjiang River is destroyed. Location
Phase2 Improve soil erosion through structures.
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Phase3
Block arrangement Through the conservation year by year, so that near the bank of the sediment accumulation, conservation of water and soil.
Master Plan
5-8 years to settle
Workflow
1.Road System
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2.Vegetation
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Arbor We t l a n d a n d Grassland
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3.Ecological conservation and breeding
Construction Framework
Phase 1: Landfill
Phase 2: Succession with water
Passeriformes
Phase 3: Long-tern succession Ⅲ Cover planting
Ⅰ Excavation moulding Ⅱ Pile up masonry
Sand is processed into filter cage units for mussel culture and ecological filtration.
Mussel cage
Crab
Cypriniformes
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BETWEEN THE DRUM TOWERS Landscape connects the east to west view
Landscape connects the east to west view Location: Nanjing, China Instructor: JinShi Zhang, Liang Li Time: 07/2022-09/2022
"Sight is an intuitive language of architecture, through which buildings engage in a profound dialogue with their surroundings and people's emotions." ——I. M. Pei
Discription:This project analyzed the axis of the Drum Tower in Nanjing and found a concatenated plot in urgent need of renovation. Through the use of the original height difference and geographical advantages of the site transformed into a park green space, used to connect the line of sight.
WHY ISSUE
SITE ANALYSIS
Traffic analysis
N
Xuanwu Lake
Traffic lines Passenger congestion
Green space analysis
Current green space
Arctic Pavilion Park
W
site
5min
Xuanwu Lake Park
E
10min
Current site Green space
30min
Square green space
Flow analysis
City axis tourists
Qingliangshan Park
School students
Office workers Drum tower tourists
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Historical evolution 1382 Nanjing Drum Tower is a building of Ming and Qing Dynasties located in the center of the city of Nanjing, China.
1942 The initial construction of the oval ring island aims to further improve the traffic safety situation here.
1968
Drum Tower Square was used for the workers' movement.
2008 The Zifeng Building landed and became a new landmark in Nanjing in addition to the Drum Tower.
2010—— The landscape on the axis of Drum Tower Square is not connected, the line of sight is not good which needs to be recunstruct
MASTER PLAN The green space connects the view
The project is located in the center of Nanjing, a city that is changing from old to new. Surrounded by the steel forest, the project has the effect of connecting the east-west view and enhancing the green view of the city center. System explosion diagram Soil covered upper layer
View point
Grassland
Step corridor
Pedestrian walking system
Underground layer Barrier-free ramp
Activity space
Galery
Step corridor Fountain Landscape seating
Drum Tower Square
Drum Tower Park
SECTIONS D
D
C
B
C
B
PATH SECTIONS
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
A
Uphill Paved route
Scenic Spot
Main Road
Healing Line
A
Paving Area A rich route is planned, so that people can get a sense of moving and changing scenery in a short path.
A Different sections of the underground structure have different functions to meet the various needs of office workers.
Pool
Lean Device
Gallery Leisure Space
B
Lawn Fountain Higher Spot
Shopping center C Scenic Pool
Leisure Space Shopping center D Scenic Spot Water feature decoration
Gallery
Platform
Model：Resin model showing structure
Roof space
Aerial View：
Topographical changes Resin(Terrian)
Walkway
Under cover space
05
OTHER WORKS FROM SCHOOL Sections of my coursework Time: 09/2020-09/2023
Discription:This is part of a university-related coursework that showcases the study of many aspects of landscape, landscape architecture and art.
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GARDENING
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ART
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