Career Discovery in Landscape Architecture 2024

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Our deepest appreciation and gratitude go out to everyone involved in the CDLA2024. Special thanks to HKU alumni Kate Lau (2 Square Metres), Olgierd Nikta (Atkin Dreiglo), and Monique Wong (Snøhetta Hong Kong) for dedicating their time to enrich this learning experience.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Snohetta Hong Kong for opening the doors of their vibrant and creative offices and share with our students.

2024 INTERTWINED In the current global scenario, where finite resources, various species, and distinct cultures are at risk, landscape architecture plays a vital role in fostering a sustainable future. This multidisciplinary field combines principles from architecture, plastic arts, urban planning, conservation, and ecology to support design strategies for our diverse built environments. The Career Discovery in Landscape Architecture (CDLA) program seeks to explore the critical aspects of this discipline through a unique experiential learning approach, unpacking its potential and significant role for our ever-changing societies.

Landscape architecture analyses, studies, designs, envisions and re-thinks the interaction between nature and the built environment. The CDLA2024 framework is “INTERTWINED” underscoring nature as a fragile dynamic system that is in constant interaction. Flora and fauna are intertwined creating living systems which allow the emergence of ecologies, key to sustain our future.

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Activities across the program allow students to reflect on the significance of the intertwined existing plants, animals, human beings and built environments in Hong Kong and to learn the wide presence of landscape design components within our cities, rural contexts and protected areas.

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field trip to Pak Nai, Yuen Long

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COLLABORATIVE : INTERDISCIPLINARY The CDLA offers a multi-cultural and collaborative experience where students learn from multiple disciplines. Artists, practitioners and craftswomen were involved.

In the CDLA2024, Snohetta, The Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (Environmental Association), The Maritime Museum, The Nature Conservancy joined efforts in the making of this learning experience.

Aktin Dreiglo

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Kate Lau

Inkgo Lam

Bamboo Generations

Humans are instrumental, not just in the creation of places and landscapes, but also in the identification, preservation, and restoration of these systems.

Furthermore, the CDLA proposes to uncover and learn from these invaluable and vulnerable interconnections by exploring nature and collaborating with various organizations.

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collaboration with Snøhetta Hong Kong

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TEACHING TEAM DIRECTOR

Francisco D. Cevallos Barragan

COORDINATOR

Phoebe, Fan Man-si

ASSISTANTS Eddie, Chan Shu-fai

Olly, Liu Yapeng Stephanie, Chen King-in Tat, Tang Chi-tat

Vanessa, Law Lok-tung

Tony, Ho Yin Tsui

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CDLA Instructors, from left to right: Stephanie, Vanessa, Phoebe, Francisco, Tat, Eddie, Olly, Tony 11

CONTENTS MODULE A #nature

why is nature important to you? ........................................ P14

MODULE B #urbannature

what is the nature-city relationship? .................................. P20

MODULE C #ruralnature

whose nature?........................................................................ P28

MODULE D #biodiversity

MODULE E

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MODULE A WHY IS NATURE IMPORTANT TO YOU? The CDLA started by bringing together diverse ideas and abundance of positive energy.

On the first day, students discovered ideas and thoughts on the importance of nature and learnt from their peers.

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students reflecting on their work

#nature unfolding nature with Aktin Dreiglo 15

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/HASHTAGS

Students worked in pairs and responded to the question: -Why is nature important to you? 16

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/UNFOLDING NATURE

In groups, students visited the campus and document different areas of the old and new buildings to develop a collective mural with the artist Atkin Dreiglo.

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collective mural: frottage, outlining and stamping 19

#urbannature

MODULE B WHAT IS THE NATURE-CITY RELATIONSHIP? Students reflected on the role of nature in the city. From aesthetic perceptions to historical significance, the activities during this module reflected on the relationships between plants and public spaces.

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Symbolism of plants, Dr. Yin-Lun Chan

#urbannature field trip to Hong Kong Asia Society, HK Island 21

#urbannature

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/DOCUMENTING NARRATIVES

As part of a workshop, students visit and document the architectural and natural heritage of HK Asia Society.

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#urbannature

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/DISCOVERING PUBLIC SPACES + PLANTS

‘Tropical Asias’ is an introduction to mapping and delves into the concepts of endemic and exotic vegetation in South East Asia by visiting distinct public spaces.

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#urbannature

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/SHAPING PUBLIC SPACE

Local landscape designer Kate Lau led a workshop on social public spaces and led a public intervention at the Haking Wong Podium (HKU campus).

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#urbannature To promote teamwork and close collaboration with tutors, students were organized in groups named: Dandelion, Mothernature, Tree, Baboons, Verde shaping public spaces 25

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#ruralnature

MODULE C WHOSE NATURE? Students learnt its significance and intrinsic values from contexts beyond the city. The activities revealed the deeper intertwined relationships between humans and nature embedded in local culture.

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Osing People, Wiwin Indiarti

#ruralnature visit to Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve with the Environmental Association 29

#ruralnature

#ruralnature

/EXPLORING URBAN-NATURE NARRATIVES

In ‘Urban-nature boxes’, students proposed new narratives and produced a layered physical model to present their re-constructed landscapes in class.

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#ruralnature

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/EXPLORING PHYSICAL MODELLING

In this workshop, through small exercises, students tested different materials and learnt how to build and develop study models to represent and compose space.

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visit to Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve with the Environmental Association 33

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/INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN

In a workshop at the offices of Snohetta, students collaborated with designers with diverse backgrounds to develop the conceptual ideas for their final projects.

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#snohettahongkong

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/AIRSIDE, KAI TAK

Monique Wong and Zeth Ko took us through Airside, next to the Kai Tak River, and explained the insights of the landscape and architecture design.

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#snøhettahongkong

learning from Snohetta transdisciplinary approach 36

#snøhettahongkong developing design concepts with Snøhetta 37

#biodiversity

MODULE D WHAT IS LIVING NATURE? In collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Hong Kong the course touched upon aspects related to conservation, restoration, ecological value and the nature-based solutions

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Nature-based solutions, Felix Leung

#biodiversity field trip to Pak Nai, Yuen Long with The Nature Conservancy 39

#biodiversity

#biodiversity

/UNDERSTANDING OYSTER RESTORATION AT MARITIME MUSEUM

Felix Leung presented the efforts for restoring the environment across the world and guided students through the exhibition “The Oyster Odyssey” at HKMM. 40

#biodiversity collaboration with the Nature Conservancy (TNC) 41

#biodiversity

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/OYSTER RESTORATION AT PAK NAI

Students contributed to restore the crucial habitats of the Northern Coast. The Nature Conservancy underscored the importance of regenerating biodiversity.

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#biodiversity field trip to Pak Nai, Yuen Long with The Nature Conservancy 43

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Pak Nai, collaboration with the Nature Conservancy (TNC) 45

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MODULE E WHAT IS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE? This final module focused on the landscape design process.

Active conversations and participation with experts from the field, provided the resources for getting immersed in the landscape discipline.

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Landscape architecture, Ivan Valin

#landscapearchitecture CDLA2024 final exhibition 47

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/FINAL PROJECT: FROM COLLECTIVE IDEA TO INTERVENTION

In this final part of the course, activities encouraged students to reflect on every part of the design process from concept to completion.

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#landscapearchitecture The final project is the place where the groups collaborated and participated in groups to take a common concept into a materialized idea.

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/FINAL PROJECT: LOCAL CRAFTMANSHIP

During the process, they learnt from the values and the making of ancient local craftmanship. The local artist Inkgo Lam led a workshop on bamboo weaving.

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#landscapearchitecture

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/FINAL PROJECT: ASSEMBLING LOCAL MATERIALS

Bamboo generations worked with the students on the technical aspects of their proposals to make optimal use of the materials and consolidate stable objects.

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Mothernature

Baboons

Dandelion

Tree Verde 53

#landscapearchitecture

Students showcased their final projects and presented the highlights of their design processes. Likewise, they exhibited all the work produced during the two-week course. Conversations and reflections about the role of the field of landscape architecture are discussed during the exhibition with guests.

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CDLA2024 final exhibition at the Sun Yat-Sen Steps Podium 55

#landscapearchitecture

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/FINAL PROJECT: EXHIBITION

The final exhibition took place at the HKU campus and was open to public. It was not only a space to display work, but also a way to celebrate the whole experience.

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#landscapearchitecture CDLA2024 final exhibition 57

CDLA2024 final exhibition at the Sun Yat-Sen Steps Podium

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CDLA2024 final exhibition 60

#landscapearchitecture colleagues from the DLA visiting the final exhibition 61

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colleagues from the DLA visiting the final exhibition 62

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“Plural perspectives are crucial for understanding the complexities of the world we live in and learning from one another. Collaborative environments not only foster emphathy but also recognize different voices as valuable additions.”

Cevallos, B. F. (2023). Career Discovery in Landscape Architecture: Letting the message flow. Yuan Lin: The Journal of the HKILA, 94-95.

field trip to Pak Nai, Yuen Long

PLANNING AND PRODUCTION Francisco D. Cevallos Barragan WRITING & EDITING Francisco D. Cevallos Barragan, Tat, Tang Chi-tat BOOK DESIGN Tat, Tang Chi-tat CDLA2024 ‘INTERTWINED’ CAREER DISCOVERY IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means without permissions in writing from the copyright holder.

Manufactured in Hong Kong First Edition: October 2024 1st Printing Published by the Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture Printed by the Printing Shop on 4th Floor at the Knowles Building The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong For questions, concerns or comments, please contact: landscape@hku.hk

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CDLA2024

CDLA2024 Students: Chen Siming Chen Siwei Chen Yidan Shu Xiankang Leung Kizuna Bijou Yeung Chung Hong Liu Julie Shi Kan Ham Han Yunke Chan Joelle Zhuowei To Yuet Tung Kan King Lun Lu Yingtong Liu Ruojiao Yang Kailan Yeung Wai Ho

Azangulov Alikhan Chan Wai Lam Gan Zilin Yao Ruiling Ye Yicai Yin Zixuan Vassileva Victoria Nikolaeva Yip Tsz Loi Koo Ho Long Ye Zihan Zhang Xingyi Zhang Yutian Zhu Xinran Ip Tsz Yee Melody Ng Yu Wun Alvin Wong Ching Hei