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Pingtung High Speed Rail (HSR) Special District Development Pingtung County, Taiwan

In order to cope with the development of Pingtung HSR Sta-

tion, Ministry of Transportation and Communication commissioned Pingtung County Government to carry out the urban planning for Pingtung HSR Special District, which provides interchange for both HSR and railway systems.

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The masterplan of the site encompasses its adjacent Pingtung

Science Park, the expansion of Pingtung Technology Industrial Prak and the Pingtung International Baseball Stadium. The site is bounded to the West by Gaoping River, which is the second longest rivers among Taiwan, bounded to the North by Pingtung Airport.

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Vehicular Network Analysis

Development areas analysis

Buildings setback leverages connection to adequate pedestrian routes and maximises seperation from vehicles

Establishing green spine connection to achieve high permeability

Adjacent to the the core of HSR station, an expected high amount of commuters and visitors will therefore be guided with the interconnected networks such as pedestrian routes, bike lanes and vehicular routes.

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The neighbourhood development is target to achieve high permeability and connectivity with each nodes and create a continous landscape network that connect the green

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DESIGN VISION

Leisure Business Sector Maxmise connection between residential and the HSR Station Core The HSR Special District is envisoned to be a vibrant neighbourhood that encompass a variety of connection between leisure, business and dwelling. The emphasis on three connections with sport, business and leisure business corridors are the key factors to enhance the linkages between each core.

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Green infrastructure and biodiversity Ensuring Consolidate green corridors with adjacent baseball stadium Consolidate urban green corridors by various pocket parks with adjacent baseball stadium with ecological snesitive materials to ahieve the conservation and maintanence of natural ecosystems and interurban biological green infrastructure.

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Immediate Surroundings Maxmise connection between residential and the HSR Station Core In response to the relocation of National Experimental High School at Pingtung Science Park. The community aims to provide an inclusive learning neighbourhood, with community library, cultural centre, and relevant education lessons to enchance the social interations, as well as to increase lifelong learning to individual of all age groups.

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The objectives and vision of the neighbourhood is create a highly accessible and inclusive community with a connection between nature and well-being.

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Conceptually the residential neighbourhood comprise 3 typologies (education, neighbourhood and recreational community) which interlinked with adequate internal gardens to enhance the proximity of each green infrastructures such as central green spine and nodes.

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The Wufu urban Urban fabric revitalisation scheme Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Situated on the intersctions of Wufu 1st Raod and Guanhua 1st

This project follows the principles of Trainsit- Orient Development,

Coperation, which encompasses several blocks of buildings that are

bus stop, mrt stations and other recreational amenities such as park

Road, the site was once the staff accommodations to Taiwan Water aged over 50 years. However, regarding the safety and values of the appearance of the architectures and its materials, were not consid-

ered as heritages despite its age as stated by the Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government.

the site accessibility towards vast selection of transportation such as and schools is therefore of important.

The project will emphasise on establishing close connection with the

transport corridor and the urban core such as city centre and the Cul-

tural Centre, as well as activate internal pedestrian linkage with frontages to the Water tower park which is front facing to the site.

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1. Creating pedestrian and bike friendly environment internally In order to reduce potential impacts from two main roads, thus the site is designed to be fully pedestrianised, exepct the garage at the Eastern side of the site. The dominant pedestrian routes are designed adjacent to the intersections, and are interlinked with several entrances such as shop and residential individually.

2. Maximising connections with surrounding neighbourhood The site sits in close priximity to local neighbourhood that share 2 roads that interlink with the site, that also allow vehicles a second option to drop off passengers during peak-hours.

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Vehicles entrance

Main road

Youbike (rental bikes)

Motorbike entrance

Sceondary road

Bus stops

Residential entrances

Pedestrian routes

Shops entrances

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1. Integrate internal North and South accessibility internally Pedestrian links create an intentional sequence which integrates the node (public square) into the extant urban fabric, while new

infill buildings activate the public realm along with adjacent public spaces, such as Water Tower Park, Cultural Centre...etc

2. Improving site frontages and potential viewpoints Situating at the corner between two main roads (Guanhua 1st road and Wufu 1st road, the site is expected to safeguard pedestrian

whilst providing commercial needs at ground floors, as well as re-

maining the front facing viewpoints toward Water tower park from various locations.

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Green paths

Public square

Green setbacks (10m)

Pedestrian route

Green corridors

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Activate public realm with more intimate urban experiences To maxmise the mixed- use pattern between both retail and residential to accommodate more diversity

Create prominant and quality green corridor Extend the connection of green corridors and its adjacent park to

function as a substantial carbon sink of the rapidly growing community

Safeguard spatious pedestrian path alongside main roads Urban Design guidelines followed to regulate improvements towards wider pedestrian for a more coherent experience

Establish permeable linkages with adjacent communities Increase the permeability of pedestrian routes that link with the surroundings

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Reinvigorate the former canal-commercial area Tainan City, Taiwan

Situating adjacent to the main commercial active area, West- Cen-

Accompanying with the advantages of riverfront landscape from

governmental administration, commercial, hospitals and schools

the ‘‘Tainan Spring’’, which is a recent rennovated sunken pool with

tral District in Tainan, it comprises several public facilities such as that provide plenty of potential opportunities for the site.

Additionly, in order to cope with the growing investment of TSMC

in Southern Taiwan Science Park, Tainan City Government is therefore seeking for new development in properties and commercial

Anping River, the dynamic connection with both old town centre and park that help rejuvenate the area, has drawn a certain amount of attention from visitors.

The site shares abundant history of the city’s marine and fishing indus-

settlements.

try with Tainan Canal dated back to the 17th century. Although the site

The close vinicity of ’’Tainan Spring’’ offers the site and its adjacent

the connection between the site and the Tainan Canal is therefore vital.

had undergone an urban expropriation in late 2018, the the remnant of

public space greener and more accessible public spaces that mimic the natural landscape of East Tainan. In other words, both adjacent public spaces and the site would provide vast amount of verdent landscape to the West- Central District of Tainan.

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Vehicular Network Analysis

1. Enhanced internal connections

The site is divided into two land plots, which are both locating on XinZhung Street. By enhancing connections between extant expropriated urban blocks and create rather safe walkable environment

2. Reconcile public spaces between the site and adjacent public spaces

Although the site networks have been paved and created since the land expropriation, the public squares within the site introduce the site with stronger connectivity and walkability with the canal

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Public Space And Amenities Analysis

1. Designing setbacks to create public squares

Effectively help increase the visual landscape and contribute to environmental aesthetics to both of the canal and the site as well as act as a buffer zone alongside with street furnitures between roads and the site to ensure pedestrian’s safety

2. The extension of green toward Tainan Canal

Although the site networks have been paved and created since the land expropriation, the public squares within the site introduce the site with stronger conntivity and walkability with the canal

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Design Visions 1. Redefine the variety of amenities adjacent to the canal Increase the complexity of mixed-use development around the site with more social engagements

2. Retain the history and urban fabric with the canal history To prolong the bonded history of the canal dated back to the

17th century, the remnant of street and elements from the past would be carefully preserved

3. Revitalise the site with adjacent public spaces Increasing the advantages such as connection with the administrative core, Haian shopping district and public spaces for a more pleasant environment

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View of courtyard and the public square

View of ground floor and first floor designed for shops Urban Design and Masterplan Office Work Illustrative masterplan of the site Portfolio front facing Tainan Canal

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Pingtung county rural planning framework Pingtung county, Taiwan

There currently are 16 officially recognised indigenous tribes in Taiwan,

As majority of the tribes were suffered severely from the typhoon

and the rural exodus that are inevitalby affecting majority of tribes, espe-

ships. In order to cope under the Comprehensive Development Plan of

majority of the indigenous people have experienced social inequality cially in Southern Taiwan.

Situating within Pingtung County, Sandimen and Wutai are the two

home townships to both Rukai and the Paiwan community respectively.

There are 10 tribes in Sandimen township, and 8 tribes in Wutai township

Morakot in 2009, that casued landslides in various tribes in two town-

Pingtung County, this project aims to provide a sustainable development framework and to make effective use of land for the indigenous, specifi-

cally amid three sectors- life, production and ecology. Predominantly expanding the coverage of potential Agricultural Development- Type 4

respectively. As both townships possess strking landscapes, winding rivers, verdent mountains, as well as it rich indigenous culture of the Rukai tribes and Paiwan tribes. The preservation of its historical and cultural

characteristics are therefore vital to be achieved, as well as the natural ecology and life on the mountain.

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Demonstrated tribe

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The demarcation of functional zone and land use control- Type 1 This type of land use control indicates areas with abundant resources, important habitats, as well as exceptional landscapes and environment that is highly sensitive Site sensitivity analysis Koushe river is a central doverned river that runs dominately

through the entire tribe, that was initially used for agricultural irriagation during the period of Japanese colonial between 1905

and 1945. Koushe river not only encompasses various resources of

ecology, but also accommodates indigenous to relocate due to the damages caused by typhoons

Koushe River

Moreover, consider Koushe river provides natural landscape and its historic values, is therefore preserved from any development.

Koshe tribe

Koushe tribe

Koshe tribe

Central governed river

Central governed river

Protective forest

Central governed river Protective forest

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The demarcation of functional zone and land use control- Type 2 Areas with abdunt resources, important habitats, an exceptional landscape or susceptibility to disaster, and with an envirinment that is rather sensitive Site sensitivity analysis On the Eastern side of Koushe tribe, is a large scale of mountain that is

categorised as potential landslide sensitive area, that should be excluded from being designated as Agricultural Development Area- Type 4.

Moreover, there are three potential debris flow torrents that take up to 1/3 of the tribe, these areas are therefore avoided with future development

Koushe River

Koshe Koushetribe tribe

Potential debris flow torrent

Central governed Potential landslideriver sensitive area

Slopeland strengthened area

Protective forest

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The original Comprehensive Development Plan of Pingtung county

The current living areas that are allowed for initiating building con-

structions is relatively limited, as constructions are prohibited outside agricultural development area- Type 3 and Type 4.

Moreover, agricultural development area- Type 3, is prioritised for

expanding the potential agricultural development area- Type 4 under the Comprehensive Development Plan of Pingtung county

圖例 Koushe tribe

The demarcation of functional zone and land u

The demarcation of functional zone and land u Urban and rural development area- Type 3 Urban and rural development area- Type 2-2

圖例 Koushe tribe

Agricultural development area- Type 2

The demarcation of functional zone and land use control- Type 1

Agricultural development area- Type 3

The demarcation of functional zone and land use control- Type 2

Agricultural development area- Type 4

Urban and rural development area- Type 3

Potential agricultural development area- Type

Urban and rural development area- Type 2-2

Potential agricultural development area- Type

Agricultural development area- Type 2 Agricultural development area- Type 3 Agricultural development area- Type 4 Potential agricultural development area- Type 4 (Private- owned land)

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Suggested change of comprehensive Development Plan of Pingtung county

Koushe tribe is currently home to 210 households, that are seeking to expand and reclaim their living areas as well as the coverage of lands for farming. For example, the landrights of no.1070 which is in adjacent to Manul tribe, belongs to individuals from Koushe tribe.

The tribe extends estimately 15.95 hactres of potential agricultural

development area- Type 4 in accordance to the exclusion of the demarcation of functional zone and land use.

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Koushe tribe The demarcation of functional zone and land use control- Type 1 The demarcation of functional zone and land use control- Type 2 Urban and rural development area- Type 3 Urban and rural development area- Type 2-2 Agricultural development area- Type 2 Agricultural development area- Type 3 Agricultural development area- Type 4

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Potential agricultural development area- Type 4 (Private- owned land) Potential agricultural development area- Type 4 (Public- owned land)

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Envisioned masterplan Landscape Utilizing consistent vegetation and designs in the landscape, along with incorporating an ancient trail, can enhance the integrity and attractiveness of the area, as well as to promote local tourism.

Tourism industry

Repairing an ancient trail and restoring the surrounding ecology will leverage the tribe’s natural and cultural resources, contributing to the growth of its tourism industry.

Dwelling To ensure the tribe’s safety from potential debris currents, it is recommended to designate the agricultural

development area- type 4 on relatively flat areas, as well as the No. 1070 land as mentioned by the neighbourhood. to support the well-being of the community.

Public amenities Enhancing the diversity and accessibility of neighborhood amenities, including

healthcare centers, sports facilities, and a tribal kitchen, is crucial for addressing the needs of the growing aging population and promoting their mobility.

Public transportation As suggested by the nrighoburhood, the construction of second external road plays a

central role in the tribe’s transportation accessibility, benefiting the entire community.

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Ouseburn & Byker- The Co-exist sustainable and inclusive neighbourhood Byker, Newcastle

Sandwiched between Byker and Ouseburn in Newcastle Upon

Tyne (North East of England) is the site that interlinks with several transport modes such as metro and bus stops The site finds itself unfit between the newly gentrified neighbourhood (Ouseburn) and the working class neighbourhood (Byker), result it remains a vast vacant urban parcel with warehouses for industrial purposes Potential social upgrading and integration for mixed purpose of offices and residential blocks are proposed

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DESIGN VISION RESTRUCTURING THE URBAN FABRIC AND IDENTIY IN REALISING AN INCLUSIVE, VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH URBAN REGENERATING PROCESS DIVERTING STREETS TO ENHANCE SITE’S INTERNAL CONNECTION

REFLECT HISTORIC SETTINGS AND ACHIVE VENTILATION WITH GRID PATTERN

RESTRICTING BUILDING HEIGHTS FOR VIEWS AND VISTAS AND VENTILATION

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MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AND MIXED HOUSING TYPOLOGIES

ESTABLISHING CONNECTION OF EXISTING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AS PUBLIC REALM

INTERLINKED PEDESTRIANISED AND CYCLIST CENTRED ROUTES

MAXIMISE LANDMARKS AND HERITAGE ASSETS TO IMPROVE SENSE OF IDENTITY

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IMMEDIATE CONNECTION

EDINBURGH

MORPETH

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42 mins

TYNE MOUTH 17 mins

SOUTH SHIELDS 5 mins

Benefits from the relatively smaller city centre, the site requires less time communting to desired destination

However, the inaccessbility to public transport , especially bus, due to its significant steep slope across the site has reportedly resulted difficulities for those without cars or vulnerable groups of people

SUNDERLAND YORK

28 mins

1h43

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LOCAL CONTEXT & DEMOGRAPHICS

Byker is the fourth most population ward within Newcastle where the majority of population falls into the mid-age group Byker is widely recognised with its working-class dominant social group where still scroll a relatively positive rate of employment Several transport modes such as metro, bus and train allow immediate connection and travel from and to the site Due to lack of bus stops around the site, result in poor opportunity accessing buses without crossing one of the busiest roads

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CHARACTER AREA & LEGIBILITY ANALYSIS

CROSS SECTION A-A

CROSS SECTION B-B

SOUTH JESMOND

Terraced houses and student accommodation dominant accommpany with some retails

SOUTH HEATON

Grid pattern of residential neighbourhood where mostly are of 3 storey max with its building heights

A significant inclined topography slope at Byker Bank looking towards part of Byker Wall

The slope at the SE side of the site sees a relatively gradual inclined slope comparing to the one at Byker Bank

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LOWEROUSEBURN VALLEY

A newly developed creative cluster trans formed from warehouses dominately comprises with red bricks and steel beams

GATESHEAD SHOPPING PARK

HADRIAN’S WALL PATH

Mixture of retails, transport hub that interlinks with bus and metro stations

Comprising a tremendous size of surfaced car park beside river Warehouses and residential blocks

MONUMENT

NEWCASTLE SHOPPING PARK

Mixed use of residential and commercial at upper and lower storey respectively

Retail dominant area with larger warhouse and surfaced parking Limited accessbility for pedestrian to travel from the site

BYKER

A residential neighourhood comprises the world- known Byker Wall estate that has been recognised as Grade II Listed building

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VERNACULAR FEATURES THE MALINGS RESIDENTIAL

SCRAP YARD

SEVEN STORIES & SHIP INN

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Views from Malings and Albion co-op residential showing the decending roof in response to the topographical factor around Byker Bank and Albion Row with its unique features

BYKER BANK

NEWCASTLE ENTERPRISE CENTRE

REEBOK CROSSFIT GYM

KAROL MARKETING GROUP WALKER ROAD

TOFFEE FACTORY

Murals on Ford Street showing the dedication from groups of artist and represent the spirit of creative and organic that majority of residents and visitors consider positive with these arts, and beside the yellow crank is where the scrap yard is

THE CYCLE HUB TYNE BAR

THE BYKER LINK TRAIL

THE BALLAST PARK

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Views over the enterprise centre from Albion Row and Hadrian’s Wall Path indicates the slope that begins from Tyne Bar at the South Eastern of the site, and this also provide a certain vistas toward Tyne River when standing 37 uphill

INCLUSION & ACTIVITIES

Around the site boundry is the conjunction between Ouseburn and the site itself, previous Maling Street is being pedestrianised for achieving legible pedestrian crossing and better walking environemnt

Locating on Ford Street are the newly organised office quarter that is jointly operated with the Employment Centre, this urban parcels were transformed from the original scrap yard providing a courtyard with leisure purpose for local business and young professions

Cross section B-B

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