Portfolio for UCL MLA Landscape Architecture, Shijing Zhang

PORTFOLIO SHIJING ZHANG Selected works from 2019-2022 Nanjing Tech University, School of Art and Design Application for MLA Landscape Architecture Application number: 23138586

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SHIJING ZHANG EDUCATION Nanjing Tech University Major: Environment Design GPA:3.91/4.00 Expected Degrees:Bachelor of Art

09/2019 - till now

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Cultural revival plan for Anglesea mine 01-04

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CYCLING JIGSAW

Connecting Points Paradigm of Public Transportation Invisible Area

Senior Year(2022) Individual Project

Senior Year(2022) Individual Project

05-08

HONORS AND AWARDS ·First Prize in the 15th National Design•Digital•Dimensions (3DDS) Competition- Annual Finals ·Golden Prize in the Stars of the Mainland, TWN. MAC. HK. Art & Design Competition ·Silver Prize in the 7th “Asia Cup” Sino-Japan Art & Design Exchange Exhibition ·Silver Prize in 4th Hong Kong University Students Contemporary Contest- China Mainland Division ·Excellent Work Award in 2021 Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture-College Students Design Contest ·Second Prize in the 10th National College Digital Art & Design Awards ·Third Prize in 16th China Creative Challenges Contest

MINE CHRONICLE

12/2022 07/2022

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Sophomore Year(2021) Individual Project

HOPE & LEGACY

Land art generator for green opportunities

Junior Year(2020) Individual Project

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06/2022 06/2022

Reconnections for splitted rivers and culture 09-12

07/2022 06/2022

REJOIN QAGAN NUR

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OTHERWORKS

Case study /photography/paintings

2019-2022

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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE L&A Academy project assistant

07/2022-08/2022

''The social mission of the landscape architect has a pedagogical side of communicating to the masses a feeling of esteem and comprehension of the values of nature through his presentation of it.''

(Roberto Burle Marx)

Participated in the “Yunnan Scenic Renovation Commercial Practice Program” to re-design buildings, facilities, landscape and public spaces for villagers, local industry and tourists.

07/2021-08/2021 Beijing North Star Company Limited Landscape Design Assistant, Wuhan Design Department ·Involved in the selection of prefabricated landscape materials and the comparison of options;

·Participate in the detailed adjustment phase of the landscape plant configuration, taking into consideration of the four elements of plant colour, size, texture and form as well as aesthetic function;

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre for College Students at Nanjing Tech University Deputy Head, News Propaganda Development

SKILLS Computer skills:Sketchup, Autocad, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Lumion, D5render,Deluxevo, Premier, Rhino, Grasshopper, Arcgis, Python(with GH)

Personal statement

09/2019-06/2020

I think of the landscape as a mirror. Born in the 21st century, after witnessing the changes in the social industry, I consider that the landscape would reflect the next level of goals after people's basic needs, such as living, are met. However, many people around me have misconceptions about the discipline of landscape architecture, even though they understand that they are deeply affected by its inconveniences. Therefore, showing the natural value that I am interested in, such as how to improve the areas affected by climate disasters, to the public is the original intention of my interest in this subject.

Through studying this project, I can cultivate my comprehensive thinking that connects the design of individual landscape plots with the overall urban planning strategy. As the threat of climate change grows, the need for sustainable design and metrics to ensure that entire communities reduce their carbon footprint globally should be at the forefront of every aspect of our design projects. The program will allow me to think about strategies for dealing with different types of landscapes and equip me with the knowledge and skills to engage in discussions on professional issues.

After completing the study of the project, in addition to becoming a qualified landscape architect, I hope that I can provide better suggestions for the study of urban resilience and climate change in landscape design guidance when communicating with other disciplines to contribute to the city and the world contribute to sustainable development.

At this moment, I am honored that you can open and read my portfolio carefully and listen to my stories about landscapes in different regions of the world.

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STRATEGIES DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGY 1：INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRITY

Lack of living economy industry

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY

Herdsman

Fisherman

Ecology d ct an e ff ity n a lin tio al Sa ca tifi gic ser olo de ec s to ion nd dit po on res c

Sa lin iza ind tion ire aff ctl ec y r ts ed wa res uc ter po es le nd yie ve t co o lds ls a nd eco nd itio lo ns gic al

Cultural activities disappear

Reduced related activities

Reduced communication

Among the people living around Lake Qagan Nur, fishermen and herders are the main users of the lake in different seasons. The drying up of most of the lakes has seriously affected the demand of animal husbandry for the pasture industry, and at the same time, the impact on the water level of freshwater lakes has also affected the production and life of fishermen. In order to solve these problems, the participation of foreigners, including scholars and tourists, can effectively alleviate the gradual deterioration of lakes under warm dry conditions, and collectively create a more favorable living and well -being.

Reduced communication

Fishery

Farming Tourists

Scholars

Road embankment reinforcement

Buried water pipes to enhance irrigation

Collectors increase groundwater

In the dried up saline-alkali waters that need to be treated, relevant walking trails are set up according to the water stratification to increase the entry of water runoff and reduce the salinity of the existing water sources. After the physical treatment of the soil, an infiltration pipeline is added to enhance the entry of the water source. Connect to surrounding water collector facilities to apply moisture collected in the air, while warning of wind direction.

SITE EVENTS STRATEGY Outsiders

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River restoration

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Ceremony venue layout

fishing revetment establishment

water road construction

The existing fishery in the freshwater area and the future development of the planting industry in the saline-alkali area are the main functional directions of the lake's future development. Therefore, relevant roads are set up around the lake to increase the connection between the lake. Set up fishing revets in the common fishing areas of freshwater lakes to serve daily fishing activities. In the area where the two lakes are connected, auxiliary ceremonies are set up for the traditional winter fishing activities of local residents, so as to promote the inheritance of the unique culture of the region.

Infrastructure planting area

COLLECTOR DESIGN

MASTER PLAN

Source of inspiration

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Wind direction indicator Winter fishery ceremony scene

‘fire stick’

Water Outlet

fishing culture element

Piston Rod Piston Check Value Sealing O-ring Water Suction Line

fan blade Hand Water Pump

water collect zone

LEGEND Collector point

Road

Winter fishery ceremony Point

Water pipe flow direction

Buried water pipe

Planting area 1

Residential settlement

Planting area 2

Fishing area

Planting area 3

Fishing revetment

Water filter

Water collector zone

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construction section

Force rotary handle Wind direction indicator

Hand water pump

Pump Structure

The overall shape of collector is extracted from the traditional poles of the ceremony, and the wind blades are set on the top to warn the intensity and direction of sandstorms. At the same time, a manual pumping pump device is added to use the water collected from the top for daily use.

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DRY SALT DRAINING ECOLOGICAL VEGETATION

Water retention by layers according to the repair level

Partition: stagnant water area + no stagnant water area physical improvement

big hole site preparation

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CASH CROPS + AGRICULTURAL MEASURES

Regional area improvement Salt reduction in a small area

Planting plants in layers according to different salinity levels

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loose soil

Economic increase

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BIOLOGICAL (PIONEER PLANT/ STRAIN) + GREEN MANURE

PLANT SELECTION

Ecological improvement Planting pattern

EM Fungi

Spartina anglica

Suaeda sals

Artemisia halodendron

Astragalus laxmannii

Melilotus officinalis

Medicago sativa

Puccinellia distans

Neotrinia splendens

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STRATEGY 2:SURFACE PLANTING TREATMENT

Vegetation condition:conventional plants + halophytes

Total salt discharge :83%

Yeast Photosynthetic bacteria

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lactic acid bacteria

= Sodium carbonate

Na Na

Sodium humate

Water-retaining plants

Crop intercropping

Pioneer Plants + Improve Plants

+ Organic green manure humus

vinegar residue

pH

Pioneer plants enter first

Suaeda as an indicator plant High salinity growth can turn red

peat

Types of cash crops

Crop rotation

Biometric verification

Earthworm survival reflects changes in soil conditions

Straw water retention

Soil environment establishment

crops

reeds

Retain water sources and continue to repair

cotton

Develop industry and economy together, protect ecology

Tamarix chinensis

Phragmites australis

Amorpha fruticosa

Allium polyrhizum

Use the wasteland intersecting with the arable land to plant halophytic/salt-tolerant plants to increase the groundwater hydraulic gradient formed by the evapotranspiration, and pump the groundwater and salinity of the adjacent saline-alkali farmland to reduce and control salt in the saline-alkali farmland, and gradually increase the economy crop.

Determine the appropriate overall design of the dry salt drainage system, quantify the ratio of cultivated land/wasteland, and optimize the

freshwater area

waterlevel

pH level

runoff

evaporation

horse manure

Undercropsowing

horse manure

Stage 3

bioremediation

Saline area

catchment infiltration

catchment infiltration Phyto extraction Phyto metabolism

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MOON,DOCK,SEA Pen drawing Individual Work Category:Photography Time:2021.5 Location:Hainan, China

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12 p.m.

A series of photos about moon while sailing at sea

Color composition illustration 1 a.m.

4 a.m.

Acrylic painting

5 a.m.

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LIGHTING ASSESSMENT

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Group Work Category:Delux evo assessments Time:2020.11 Location:Nanjing, China

Individual Work Category:hand drawing Time:2019.5 Location:Anhui, China

Redesign and evaluate the indoor and outdoor lighting environment of the auditorium.

Lighting Pseudo Color

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HAND DRAWING

Effect picture

Numerical calculation graph

春和景明（gorgeous vernal scenery） Group Work Category:Interface Design Time:2022.3 Location:Yangzhou, China Use the story of the poet Zhang Ruoxu to set up an activity interface that can interact with real scenes to further understand the canal's heritage.

interface interaction

Use scene

《春江花月夜》 Graph about Poet Zhang Ruoxu

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