Emma Chan - Portfolio

EMMA CHAN PORTFOLIO

2023

Acknowledgement of Country I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, who have and always will be the Traditional Owners of the land, air and waters. I pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and extend my respects to Elders past and present.

I recognise the ongoing connection and caring to Country held by First Nations people and their communities, and I acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. As an emerging Landscape Architect, I acknowledge my responsibility to work with, listen to and design alongside First Nations Peoples who have a deep knowledge of Country.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

2023 PLANTINGSEEDS I am currently undertaking industry work experience with PlantingSeeds. PlantingSeeds is a non-for-profit company that works on increasing biodiversity through planting native plant species at schools.

I am able to gain further knowledge of the environment, educate people on biodiversity and travel around Sydney.

2014 - 2019 CHELTENHAM GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (CGHS)

2022 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE – TEDI I was given the opportunity to study at the of the Engineering and Design Institute of London, to gage a course in urban farming. Myself and 20 other students from UNSW, ASU and Kings Cross College were selected to work with stakeholders to see how urban farming could be applied in Canada Water, London. Collaborating in groups to present a wholistic approach to our real-world clients, was a very valuable experience.

INTRODUCTION Hello! My name is Emma Chan and I am studying a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at the University of New South Wales. I will be commencing my final Honours year in 2024.

Landscape Architecture stood out to me as a profession as it combines my love of hand drawing and artistic expression with advocacy for the environment. I wanted to contribute towards mitigating climate change whilst having a job outdoors.

My other interests include playing and refereeing football, learning the cello and hand drawn illustration. I also hope to illustrate a children’s book in the future.

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2021 - 2022 ANDREASENS GREEN NURSERY I undertook industry work experience at the commercial nursery of Andreasens Green. I worked in roles such as maintenance of the nursery, moving plants to different greenhouses and dispatching plants for orders. I gained vital knowledge of botanical names of plants.

2020 – CURRENT UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES (UNSW) Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) 2021 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ (UCSC) Virtual Exchange during COVID-19 Pandemic 2022 THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN INSTITUTE OF LONDON (TEDI) Summer Term Exchange, 3 week intensive course AWARDS 2021 ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE (ADA) DEAN’S LIST ACADEMIC PEFORMANCE AWARD Awarded to students who recieve an overall WAM of 80+

2017 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, RYDE COUNCIL I undertook a week of work experience which was required for my Year 10 schooling course. I gained insight into the everyday work lifestyle of a landscape architect working at a local government level. This work experience allowed me to find my dream career of Landscape Architecture.

SKILLS

Kate Fraser Manager of PlantingSeeds 0411 961 631 kate@ps.org.au Dr Judy Freidlander Founder & CEO of PlantingSeeds 0419 286 128 judy@ps.org.au CONTACT DETAILS 0421 168 284 emma.chan088@gmail.com

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CONTENTS PAGE

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INTRODUCTION

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WALKING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE

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THE FOLKLORE GARDEN

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GROVE OF THE WOLLEMI PINE

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MARY ANN BUGG LABYRINTH

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DOCUMENTATION DRAWINGS

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PERSONAL INTERESTS

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EVOLVING CONCEPT PLANS CAMSPIE, SYDNEY

PROJECT TITLE: Walking into a Greener Future 6

LOCATION: Campsie Station, Campsie YEAR: 2023 5

PROJECT BRIEF

How can we support the transition to cleaner energy with the objectives, materials and knowledge of the Landscape Architecture Discipline?

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PROJECT OUTLINE

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With a population set to increase by 14,871 in 2036, Campsie must balance growth and open spaces to benefit their current and future residents.

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Located outside the Metro Station, the proposed plaza will play a key role in encouraging the community to use sustainable transport methods.

It allows for street markets and performance spaces whilst creating pocket gardens of quiet and rest.

Key links to Route 7 and 8 of the twelve Cantebury-Bankstown Regional Cycle Networks will be implemented.

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PRINCIPLES SKILLS DEVELOPED

1. Invite new testing of sustainable energies 2. Tactical urbanism to entice the idea of reneweables 3. Placemaking green infrastructure 4. Celebrate high cultural diversity

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PUBLIC PLAZA Campsie has a vibrant cultural diversity that should be celebrated and highlighted. A public plaza across the metro tracks creates a meeting place for the community and creates a safer space for pedestrians. A ramp at 1:16 and 1:20 gradients (bottom right) will create an accessible pathway to the pedestrian bridge. Active modes of transport such as cycling, walking and the Metro are encouraged and supported by this design.

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CONNECTIONS Tactical urbanism through asphalt paint of artworks chosen by the community will begin to take over land from vehicles. A transition to active methods of transport will be gradual but will happen with the community of Campsie leading the way.

The pedestrian bridge will connect to the public plaza, and allow for recreational cyclist movement.

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EVOLVING CONCEPT PERSPECTIVE COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

PROJECT TITLE The Folklore Garden LOCATION Copenhagen, Denmark YEAR T2, 2021

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A new pedestrian bridge located over the Havnebussen River will allow for new connections to Copenhagen’s extensive bicycle network.

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Folklore Garden is an adventurous cycleway journey through spaces of dense vegetation, skateparks, library and playgrounds. Hans Christian Anderson is Denmark’s most famous storyteller. Inspired by Anderson this bridge and new spaces are a tribute to his folklore stories such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, Thumberlina and The Ugly Duckling.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

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PROJECT OUTLINE

The core principles of this work were inspired the stories of Hans Christian Anderson. The theme of royalty in the Princess and the Pea has been interpreted to prioritise a publicly owned space.

The Little Mermaid demonstrates an adventurous journey, whilst Thumberlina inspired the design of small pockets to hide for rest. Furthermore, The Ugly Duckling takes an unwanted space and turns it into something beautiful.

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PRINCIPLES 1. “The Little Mermaid” 2. “Thumberlina” 3. “The Ugly Duckling” 4. “The Princess and the Pea”

1. Experience of the journey 2. Opportunities for play and rest 3. Transforming an under utilised area 4. A public owned space 10

PLANT PALETTE

Pinus “Mountain Pine” (Dwarf)

Serbian Spruce

THE CAVES

MATERIALITY

“The Caves” were inspired by the Little Mermaid, written

by Hans Christian Anderson. Large caves lurk underwater, but what if these spaces could be places of rest and quiet such as a library?

On the ground level, a busy cycleway and pedestrian movement can be left behind as you enter “The Caves”.

Glass walls allow you to feel as if you are walking on water.

The purpose of this space is a community library for the sharing of folklore stories.

Natural Rock Sculptures

Mars Architecture by ZA Architects

Community Library 11

THE LILY PADS “The Lily Pads” inspired by Thumberlina is an active water play space with direct interaction with the Havnebussen River. A section (right) shows the seating steps that act as a viewing place over the Lily Pads for the safety of children.

A tall Lily with a water fountain allows you to feel as if you are Thumberlina on her journey. Opportunities for the expression of bike, scooter and skateboard skills can be demonstrated in the skatepark (top left).

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EVOLVING CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, SYDNEY

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PROJECT TITLE Grove of the Wollemi Pine “A living dinossaur grows amongst us”

LOCATION Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney YEAR T1 2021 PROJECT BRIEF

Design a land sculpture in the Royal Botanic Gardens that is influenced by the 2019/2020 Australian Bushfires and speaks to climate change impacts.

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“Grove of the Wollemi Pine” is designed as an interactive walkway through the Royal Botanic Gardens. During the 2019/2020 Australian bushfires, massive efforts were undertaken to protect the 100 remaining adult Wollemi Pines in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.

Having survived since the Jurassic Period, these Pines are living dinosaurs under threat from rising temperatures. This design was inspired by the need for education and raising awareness of the Wollemi Pine in the public domain.

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PROJECT AIMS 1. Create a landsculpture that provides new views to Sydney’s iconic landmarks 2. Educate the public on the remaining 100 adult Wollemi Pines 3. Provide for opportunities for rest, play and reflection 14

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JOURNEY A perspective in the Grove of the Wollemi Pine demonstrates how the sunken walkway works, with 100 individual leaf spikes made from bronze lining the walkway.

Sandstone stepping stones engraved with information such as the Wollemi Pine’s discovery in 1994 educate the public as they explore. Mounds allow for climbing or rest and create new views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

MATERIALITY

Natural Rock Sculptures

Mars Architecture by ZA Architects

Community Library 15

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LOOKOUT On each spike a number is engraved, allowing visitors to understand the scale of the dwindling Wollemi Pine population. Striking red vegetation reflects the bushfires (Japanese blood grass) contrasted by lush green shrubs (casuarina glauca) to provide hope for the Wollemi Pine.

Creating a real-life miniature model (bottom right) allowed me to alter the scale and perspective of the spikes and analyse how vegetation can aid this space.

PLANT PALETTE

Japanese Blood Grass

Casuarina glauca

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EVOLVED MODEL CONCEPTS COCKATOO ISLAND, SYDNEY

PROJECT TITLE Mary Ann Bugg Labrynith LOCATION: Cockatoo Island, Sydney YEAR T3 2020 PROJECT BRIEF

Design a space that allows for a landing point for visitors, a moment of prospect to a surrounding space and a linkage between these spaces.

PROJECT OUTLINE Mary Ann Bugg Labyrinth highlights a forgotten story of Cockatoo Island. Cockatoo Island served as a penal colony for Sydney between 1839-1869 and housed a famous convict named Frederick Ward also known as Captain Thunderbolt.

Mary Ann Bugg was a Worimi woman, who fell in love with Ward during his brief break from prison. When he returned to prison, legends say she swam to Cockatoo Island with a letter describing how to escape. Frederick Ward was the only known successful escapee of Cockatoo Island.

This design pays tribute to the mastermind of a woman behind the legendary story.

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LOOKOUT An illustration reflects the quiet and empty feeling at Cockatoo Island (top left) with two Silver Gulls and the Fitzroy Dock behind them. The Mary Ann Bugg Labyrinth path (top right) demonstrates a new bridge over an old docking site at Cockatoo Island and a sunken pathway.

A proposed fountain design encourages water play and gives a new destination spot on the Island. The remnants of the industrial activity on the island will be left to highlight the activities that used to occur here.

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FOUNTAIN A section (top left) demonstrates how segments of the sunken walkway will work to provide views towards the surrounding islands. A model (top right) shows the interactions of visitors with the fountain and the remnant industrial cranes. As a part of this project, a physical book (bottom right) was created using Japanese book binding techniques.

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DOCUMENTATION DRAWINGS PROJECT TITLE The Folklore Garden LOCATION Copenhagen, Denmark YEAR T2, 2021 21

DOCUMENTATION DETAILS

STAINLESS STEEL INDICATOR 76 x 76 X 450 MM SPOTTED GUM TIMBER BATTENS

400 x 190MM PRE-CAST CONCRETE BATTENS WITH SAND BLAST FINISH ATTACHED TO STEEL FRAME

RHS STEEL FRAME CONCRETE PLANTER BOX

50 MM STAINLESS STEEL SATIN POLISHED HANDRAIL

300 RADIUS 63 DEGREES

10 X 50 MM ALUMINUM STAIR NOSING WITH 50 MM BLACK NON-SLIP GRIP

RADIUS 100 DEGREES

MULCH LAYER

900 SAND BLAST FINISH PRECAST CONCRETE PLANKS ATTACHED TO STEEL REINFORCEMENT BELOW

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STAINLESS STEEL INDICATOR WATER LEVEL

1500 MM SPACING OF RHS BEAM TO WALL

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RADIUS 100 DEGREES

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SECTION A-A - STAIR TRANSITION PLAN AND SECTION SCALE 1:20

PLAN - LOW WALL SCALE 1:10

75 MM MULCH LAYER

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400 x 190MM PRE-CAST CONCRETE BATTENS WITH SANDBLAST FINISH 10 X 50 MM ALUMINUM STAIR NOSING WITH 50 MM NON-SLIP BLACK GRIP

50 76 X 76 x 450 MM SPOTTED GUM TIMBER BATTENS 76 MM RHS STEEL FRAME

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STEEL BOLT

15 X 30 MM BOLT

STEEL WEDGE TO SUPPORT CONCRETE BATTEN

400 MM SOIL DEPTH CONCRETE REINFORCING TO ENGINEER'S SPECIFICATIONS DRAINAGE AND GEOTEXTILE FABRIC INDICATIVE

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SECTION - LOW WALL SCALE 1:10

CONCRETE BATTEN SCALE 1:5

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PERSONAL INTERESTS Developing a magazine called “die Schriftart” in one of my electives.

A watercolour of a house in Zaanse Schans in Amsterdam.

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Casa Palm Bay, Designed by Quadratmeta Studio

Gardini Di Villa Meizi, Lake Como

Faro, Portugal - Designed by Pedro Domingos

Sketches of buildings and spaces from my notebook

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CONTACT DETAILS 0421 168 284 emma.chan088@gmail.com 25