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Volume 01 Landscape Architecture Portfolio Jeffery Tseng Vol Volume 01 Landscape Architecture Portfolio Jeffery Tseng Vol . 01 Vol CONTENTS 01 LONGHUA PAGODA PLAZA 01-12 Cultural Significance A VISIBLE SOLUTION 13-20 02 Green Infrastructure RIPPIN’ THROUGH 21-28 03 Erosion Control JIASHAN TOWNSHIP STUDY 29-32 04 Eco Tourism 05 METRO REVITALIZATION STUDY 33-34 Urban Node PHOTOGRAPHY : UP ABOVE 35-40 Personal Exploration_Japan (765)-337-9596 www.jeffla.com [email protected] LONGHUA 01 PAGODA PLAZA Location Services Shanghai, China Landscape Architecture , Urban Planning Project Team Status CK.Chuang (Chairman, CEO), Yang Lin (Principal in charge), Masterplan proposal completed 2018 Sijie Zheng (Participating principal), Shao Po-Sun DD for Shanghai Municipal Government (Senior Landscape Architect), Da Lei (Urban designer), ZY (Landscape Architecture graduate intern) Located in the Xuhui District of Shanghai, the Longhua Pagoda Plaza is adjacent to the historic cultural relics - Longhua martyrs cemetary and Longhua Temple to the north. The temple resembles that of a song dynasty monastery known as the Sangharama five-hall style where five main halls are arranged along a central north - south axis. the pagoda plaza sits in the heart of Longhua district and is enclosed by residential and commercial buildings to the west that have failed to urbanize due to intersecting metro transits (Line 11/12) at its foundation, hindering economic growth at an otherwise wealthy and robust urban culture. Rendered with Longhua Pagoda Design Team 4 Project 01 / Project MAIN CIVIC PLAZAS EXPO CHINA PAVILION SITE ANALYSIS : SITE ANALYSIS NAN PU BRIDGE LONG MUSEUM POWER STATION OF ART LONGHUA PAGODA PLAZA YU YUAN GARDEN LUJIAZUI TIANZI FANG XIN TIAN DI SHANGHAI MUSEUM HENSHANFANG EXHIBITION SHANGHAI XUHUI CATHEDRAL JIN AN’ TEMPLE GRAND GATEWAY SHANGHAI GREEN CORRIDOR SYSTEMS GREEN CORRIDOR the art emphasizes transformation A green and its of chinese culture of living, a version and avenues vistas monumental The oldest ancient temple in Shanghai, China - Longhua Temple in Shanghai, China - Longhua The oldest ancient temple HISTORIC RELEVANCE HISTORIC SITE ANALYSIS : SITE ANALYSIS SITE ANALYSIS : EXISTING SITE SITE ANALYSIS : EXISTING SITE EXISTING SITE ISSUES ARCHITECTURE PRESERVATIONS LONGHUA TEMPLE ANNEX HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL CULTURE + EDUCATION lack of plant diversity poor infrastructure management unorganized signage systems under represented cultural significance inadequate pedestrian + bike systems BRT LINES BRT ROUTES DESIGN OBJECTIVES METRO LINE 11 METRO LINE 12 BRT TAXI EXISTING MRT NEW MRT MRT 1. Creating new landmark of urban culture 2. Preserving traditional design philosophies 3. Creating urban green corridors that connect urban nodes 4. User experience through space and surrounding entities 5. Introduction of landscape elements encompassing traditional identities Vand qualities 6. integration of the site to create three-dimensional space Project 01 / 5 Project 01 / 6 SECTION ELEVATION : PROPOSED SECTION PERSPECTIVE : PROPOSED Walking distance in feet (ft)* A-1 LONGHUA TEMPLE LONGHUA 100 ft 150 ft 280 ft 50 ft METRO LINE 11 BANNERS STREET LONGHUA PAGODA LONGHUA WEST LONGHUA RD MARTRYS CEMETARY PATH TO BUDDHA TICKETING CLOISTER PROPOSED PLAZA ZELKOVA A-2 55 ft 220 ft 115 ft 100 ft TEMPLE ENTRY TEMPLE MAIN PLAZA PLAZA ALLEE LONGHUA RD Project 01 / 7 Rendered with ZY SITE MASTERPLAN : PHASE II Work done at TOPO Design Group SITE MASTERPLAN : CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 1 Longhua Tower Plaza 01 2 Longhua gate Geometric pattern 3 Longhua Pagoda 4 Cloister 5 Shaded plaza 6 Peak foot traffic control point 7 Pedestrian traffic flow distribution point 8 Elevation change 9 Water feature 10 Interactive water feature 11 Cultural + art plaza 12 Cafe (underground entrance) 13 Cafe (outdoor) 2 14 Longhua Martyrs Cemetary entrance 15 Main avenue entrance 16 Underground entrance/exit 17 Underground parking 18 6 18 MRT entrance 3 19 BRT (bus centre) P Configuration 01 Configuration 02 1 4 20 Taxi stand 01 Landscape elements Landscape 21 Ornamental landscape elements 15 P Parking area 20 21 7 14 5 11 9 Creating an urban plaza surrounded by historic and monumental architecture garners public attention, Increasing foot traffic from tourist aboard and local dwellers. One of the challenges while designing 19 the site was eliminating a traditional blueprint that The integration of spaces create an urban facade that prioritizes brought the attention to public square dances, a 8 routine often seen in public plazas in China. Inspired 10 the user experience. This involves the integration of a pedestrian path system from municipal facilities and entities surrounding the by geometric patterns, the landscape element offers Longhua pagoda plaza to alleviate foot traffic flow during peak hours. alternative seating spaces, shade and helps directs In addition, an allée of ancient and new trees form a green border foot traffic eliminating the percentages of square 7 that offer a rich and diverse landscape experience at the human scale. dance routine. The pagoda plaza encompasses a wealth of historical and cultural Project 01 /9 presence witth potential for multi sensory experieneces Project 01 /10 VIGNETTE : CLOISTER MECHANICS 01 02 03 Proposed Cloister Longhua Pagoda Fully Closed Half-Open Fully Open Preserving the cultural heritage of the buddhist temple while introducing an urban landmark saw the need for an architectural facade. The cloister encompasses the monastery qualities of the temple dating back to the Song dynasty. Its resemblance to that of a karamon marks the entrance to a sacred space. The gates are open or closed dependent on visiting hours. 01/ 02/ 03 Unique Paving Pattern Pinpoint Location Project 01 / 11 Project 01 / 12 A VISIBLE 02 SOLUTION Location Services Agriculture Mall, West Lafayette, IN Green infrastructure, Landscape Architecture Project Team Status Jeffery Tseng (graphics), Ethan Fleig, EPA Rainworks Challenge 2020 (D33) Harland Nadeau, Chris Curnell completed Fall 2020 Agriculture Mall is at the heart of Purdue University’s Agriculture side of campus. Despite the prominence of this campus landmark and its role of being a node of pedestrian circulation for the southeast side of campus, the mall is underwhelming and underutlized. A large portion of the site drains into the combined sewer system (CSO) as the Wabash expriences dozens of combined sewer overflow events every year. The design solution seeks to take the site completely off the CSO in reducing sewage overflow events. The lack of idenitity needed to cement Agriculture Mall as Purdue’s beloved outdoor spaces saw the introduction of green infrastructure technologies, transforming the mall into an outdoor laboratory to help reconnect the site to the rest of campus. SITE ANALYSIS : EXISTING EXISTING : CIRCULATION DESIGN ETHOS History lost forest organic Agriculture hybridize conceptualize crop fields matrix patches EXISTING : DRAINAGE (0 hrs of interaction time) > Catch basin > Highly engineered system allows for zero minutes of visible water treatment and interaction > CSO sewage + suspeneded solids + stormwater runoff > CSO Project 02 / 15 Project 02 / 16 MASTER PLAN ANALYSIS : WATER DAYLIGHTING SYSTEMS ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 light rain storm moderate rain storm 5 year rain storm Rainwater Collection Biofiltration Bioretention Bioswale A A’ OVERFLOW water day lighting systems play a key role in Sambucus Carex Amelanchier Boltonia Liquidambar Quercus canadensis stricta canadensis asteroides styraciflua palustris planning to incoporate ecologically diverse and enriching landscapes Asclepias Betula Cornus Ilex Hydrangea Echinacea incarnata nigra sericea glabra quercifolia purpurea Project 02 / 18 WATER SYSTEMS : ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT VIGNETTE : DAY-TIME | NORTH WEST CORNER Water flow diagram Channel Flow Green Infrastructure General Flo > Increase diversity of stormwater management technologies introduces a variety of benefits Captures 99% of runoff 50 + new planted trees life cycle benefits $290,983 permeable pavement 2180 sq ft Project 02 / 19 4 unique stormwater daylighting systems RIPPIN’ 03 THROUGH Location Services Tippicanoe County, IN Landscape Restoration, Park Planning Status DD proposal completed Fall 2020 Driven by its existing issues with soil erosion and circulation, the redesign of Happy Hollow Park sought to restore it’s native vegetation and habitat by sculpting a connection with its ecological systems through a network of robust mountain bike trails integrated into its natural topographic features. Immersing visitors to a variety of rugged and raw outdoor experiences that inspires multi-sensory engagement through the seasons whilst introducing unique green infrastructure opportunities that strengthen the community’s connection to the environment. The new found concept stitch together trails that rip through steep hillside of deciduous forests, riparian woodland corridors, stream bank expansions, and wildlife experiences for every skill level. Including technical, advanced, intermediate and beginner trails for all abilities. Steeper, longer, rockier trails for pro riders embrace the rugged contours of the terrain, descending and ascending from the valley floor, the parks orientation hubs. The orientation hubs seek to connect people socially with large and small gathering areas surrounding key program elements that help forge a wealth of educational nodes for park visitors. SITE ANALYSIS : REGIONAL CONTEXT EXISTING SITE : PROGRAMS SITE ANALYSIS : INVESTIGATING THE SITE WABASH RIVER | HYROLOGICAL CONTEXT TRAILS
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