Landscape architecture design exploration: Part 2 Workbook

YIZHUO DU

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Contents 0 STATEMENT

1 RECALIBRATE

2 DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

3 MATERIALITY

“Since the beginning of the settlement, overwhelmed the Azorean in relation to the danger, the smallness of the plot and even why not, the meager living conditions.

In these fajãs, the Azorean was born and died, loved and hated, dreamed and despaired, knew joy and sadness, courage and fear, and lived with crises and scourges.”

STATEMENT The main theme of the project is about the protection of cultural landscape by the representations of historical agriculture practice in Fajã de São João, Azores. “Persistence”

could be nuanced as emphasizing occurrences in the past.

The concept of “Persistent Landscape” came from Manuel

DeLanda(1992), he provided a unique perspective about the cultural imagination brought by the historic scene scrolls has

achieved the overall meaning of "landscape". Through a narrative

dominated by the geographical formation and historical timelines, n a t u ra l d i s a s t e r s , a n d h u m a n n e e d s , m a i n ly s e t t l e m e n t a n d farming, are considered as factors shaping the historical landscape.

As the inspiration of this concept, I tend to focus on the “representation " of the scene in the past, which connects the imagined past and present.

With the rebuilt of historical agricultural land, the rebuilt of traditional systems and the creation of experience facilities, I tend to achieve a

“representation" of the past and leading to“persistence” of the locality.

And also, the theories from Alain Roger(1997) in the Short Treatise

on Landscape inspired my thinking about the human gaze and looking into the landscape as a cultural invention. In the Concept of a Cultural Landscape, Nature, Culture and Agency of the Land

(2014) , Val Plumwoo pointed out that the cultural landscape is human-centred, opposite to the natural sciences reduction.

Humans are the only creative agent responsible for the cultured

l a n d . H oweve r, d u a l i s m i s n o t a dv i s a b l e a n d t h e e l e m e n t s o f culture and nature support each other. It inspired me that the different elements on the land can be treated systematically.

Therefore, focusing on the cultural landscape and human experience,

my project also considers ecological issues, such as soil erosion and soil conservation, as well as the prevention and control of natural disasters such as landslides. From a heritage point of view, the project sets out the objectives of revitalizing agricultural

activities and restoring cultural heritage and landscape values, while

balancing ecological conservation. The project also demonstrates the conservation and research of ultra-peripheral areas, as well as local

conservation and spiritual continuity, with global agenda implications.

CHAPTER 01 RECALIBRATE

SITE ELEMENTS AND IMPRESSION

LOCATION

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Precipitation days

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F ajã

of São João is situated on the southern coast of São Jorge,

along a strip of land in the shadow of the Topo Volcanic Complex.

The mapping is about the location of the site. IT is in the south east

of the s,Jorge island, The São João faja toghter with the Vimes and the borders faja are included in one geosite. And there is a plan route for visitors to travel across the fajas in the southern coast.

CHAPTER 02 DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

SEASONAL DYNAMIC CHANGES ON POPULATION

The temporary living and seasonal transferring inhabitant are social traditions since 18-19 century, because of the climate, and harvesting

conditions on the faja, which also called the “Muda” tradition

To d a y, t h e r e a r e f e w p e r m a n e n t r e s i s t a n c e l i v i n g i n t h e f a j a , h o w e v e r I n s u m m e r, t h e r e a r e m o r e p e o p l e come from the west side, many of them are tourists.

Also, people from other towns and villagers up on the mountain, come

to faja in summer and autumn for havesting and planting, in winter,

most of them living in the higher land and looking after the livestocks.

Existing plan

DESIGN STRATEGIES Process 1 Ecological strategy

Reforestation and grain for green for preveting landslide and soil erosion

Process 2 Agricultural management

Rebuilt coffee planting and vineyard as new production landscape, which also follow some of the orignal patterns Process 3 Experience Structure

New route,public space and viewing points, linking the "represetation space" to create an experience for vistors

Process I

Process III

Ecological strategy

Experience Structure

Process II

Agricultural management

SKETCHES AND PROCESSING

PLANTING PROPOSAL

NEW VINEYARDS COFFEE PLANTING AREA MIX PLANTING( FRUIT TREES) VEGETABLE PLANTING WATER FLOW REFOREST AREA

SEASONAL DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

SEASONAL ACTIVITIES

SPRING

SUMMER

PRODUCTION LANDSCAPE TYPE

PLANTING CHART

AUTUMN

WINTER

In the representation of the dynamic systems in the site and the

proposal plan, I use the sketch and animation as a narrative way. The

first part focuesd on the anthropocene narration, telling the historical timeline of the geographical formation, agricultural practice , and

natural disasters. It represents the narrate through past, present, and

future, together with the showing of the dynamic elements. The second part mainly focused on the seasonal dynamic system in the site: about the population changes because of the, the different conditions of

plants and crops, and different social activities in different seasons.

Focused on different types of timeline, it reflect the dynamic changes of the land, the space and the social environment in different layers.

CHAPTER 03 MATERIALITY

In the materiality part, the siteplan design has been improved and

more detailed. The process of three in the strategies is the main focus on this part-the creation of experiecence and the built of "route of representation".

The new pedestrain path links the public space, viewing points and

"representation space" to create an experience for visitors. The choice of hard materials are the key point in the design. To emphasis locality,

the black basalt is the main material used in the pedestrain, steps, walls and the rebuilt of vineyard textures.

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1 PORT 2 PARKING

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3 SEASHORE PLATFORM 4 NEW VINEYARD 5 NEW COFEE PLANTING 6 PUBLIC SPACE 7 OLD CHURCH

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8 HOMESTAY AND RESTRAUANT 9 SEASHORE PLATFORM 10 RECONSTRUCTED VINEYARD 11 SEASHORE PLATFORM 12 CLIFF PLATFORM

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Viewing platform

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Road

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Coffee planting

MIx planting

Church

Homestay Potato planting

SECTION 1-1

Viewing Point

Public space (for drying production and activities) Route of Representation

Wharf

Direction of tourists/ seasonal residents

Viewing Point

Viewing Point

Coffee planting Church

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sonal residents

Direction of sea

Vineyards Experience

Viewing Point

NEW EXPERIENCE STRUCTURE DESIGN The public square is built near the coffee planting areas. It offers

plenty space for the gathering, drying and other steps for the coffee

beans producing in harvest season. Also, it is close to the gathering

place of homestays and restaurants. The building on the square will be functioned as a warehouse for producing coffee beans, which is also

convenient for cafes , restaurants and shops to get the goods directly.

B e s i d e s , t h e p u b l i c s p a c e i s i n t h e c e n te r o f t h e c o m m u n i t y,

and it will be a platform for visitors to experience the harvesting, producing and other traditional activities.

The new path also linked with the new vineyards. Most of the vineyards will cover the old patterns left on the land and some will be rebuilt. The vineyard culture landscape on Azores is unique as for the latticework of walls, known as the “ currais ”. It has shown in the siteplan that the traditional “ Canadas ” units of parallel

stone walls with 0.4-0.6 meters height, will be copied in the new vineyards, as a continuing and expansion of the historical patterns.

As for a concept of locality and spirit of space, the black basalt is the main material used in the design, as the most popular local material.

This kind of volcanic rock has been used in the walls, paving and building

veneers. Also it is the symbolized material of the vineyard walls.

VIEW POINTS DESIGN There are four new platforms designed as viewpoints in

t h e “ ro u t e o f re p re s e n t a t i o n" . I n t h e j o u r n ey o f ex p e r i e n c e , the cultural landscape and local elements, these areas

offers visitors spaces of rest, sightseeing and leisure.

Along the seashore there are three platforms designed along the

seashore, thinking about the need of sightseeing across the channel and the experience of wave and reef. In the middle area of the path structure a deck is designed as an expansion the central community space, linked with a new path along with the existing wall of the

filed. This viewpoint will also be a good place for the sightseeing

of the other side of the channel- the peak of the Pico island.

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TRANSECT A

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TRANSECT B

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The first is near the west entrance of the main road, which is also

the main entrance of tourist stream and villagers in summer and autumn. It is set under the road with parking area, which has

revetment around for flood protection. The steps are built on the gap

of the side of wall, which out of the influence of the tide. Victors can park their cars and walk downstairs onto the platform to get close to the sea and reef. Also, new breakwater structure will be built

under the water around the platform to prevent the influence of the tide, although there will be few threaten of flood risk in this area.

Juncus

Citrus

Coffea arabica

Asphalt

Timber

Basalt paving

2

TRANSECT A

The third one is near the east entrance of the main road, which

is also the end of the stone pedestrian, This is near the lowest area in the whole side, because of the water flow. The platform

i s b r i d g e ove r t h e s t re a m , l i n ke d w i t h t h e ro c k p e d e s t r i a n , the main road and the new timber plank road across the low areas. There are also benches and handrails for people to

take a rest and enjoy the soundscape of steam and sea wave,

Concerning about the soil erosion issue, more plantings will be carry out along side the steam and the low land edge, as a part of the overall reforestation strategy. The native plants such as pinus

pinaster will be a main choice, as it is hard and fast growing ,

Euphorbia azorica

Juncus

Erica azorica

The pinus pinaster

Asphalt

Concrete

Timber

Basalt paving

3

TRANSECT B

The native plants such as pinus pinaster will be a main choice, as it is

hard and fast growing , which are good

for the soil strengthen. Also, the native perennial plants in the seashore and reef will be protected and expanded.

The hillside area is perfect place of having a bird eye view of the overall perspective of the faja landscape. The observation of the

platform is set around 150 meters altitude, linked with the mountain road, which is also the main traffic between the faja and the higher

towns. Both residence and tourists usually pass through the road.

The timber benches are also designed for the hikers to have a rest on the hillside. The material of the handrail will be titanium steel,

which is durability enough for safety. Also the material can reflet the color of the sky, offering good experience for the observers.

Along the mountain, the Hydrangea macrophylla are

planted, and it is also a pleasant experience

for people travelling through the faja and highland.

SECTION 4-4

PLATFORM DETAILED SECTION

CHAPTER 04 REFERENCES

CASE STUDAY

Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Author:Ko Hon Chiu Vincent

Costiera Amalfitana (Italy) Author: Tim Schnarr

View of the indigenous Cape wetland section of the Biodiversity Showcase Garden in Cape Town.

South Africa.

Landscape therapy park in the forest kingdom of Brilon https://www.planergruppe-oberhausen.de/waldreich-brilon/

https://trickytine.com/von-und-mit-meinenmaedels-160-jahre-geballte-freude-freundschaftverbundenheit-auf-kulinarischer-wanderung-imwunderschoenen-suedtirol/

Paolo Burghi Cardada Observatory” Cardada , Switzerland

Teresa Moller “Punta Pite” Santiago,Chile, 2005 http://www.teresamoller.cl

REPRESENTATION INSPIRATION

VARESE & LE CORBUSIER , “POEME ELECTRONIQUE”, 1958

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