Lanscape Architecture
Urban Planning 2020-2024
PORTFOLIO
JESSIE LIN
CONTENTS
RED RIBBON
Gulou District,
LAST PURE LAND
Casa Blanca, Honduras
HANGING GREEN University District, Seattle
District, Fujian
DESIGN IMPLEMENT
Construction Document
RIBBON SEW UP Richmond, Metro Vancouver RIVER TEA TABLE Furniture StudioLAST PURE LAND
Disaster Prevention | Group Project | 2021
Casa Blanca, Honduras
Honduras is a Central American country that is often hit by hurricanes. The complex gangs in the area make the country's crime rate among the highest in the world. However, the Casa Blanca community is regarded as the last pure land in this area, where people did not choose to join any gangs. Residents in this community want to have a safe place to protect themselves and their families.
We focus on the most serious problems on the site: floods, crime, and poverty. Therefore, we design escape routes, floating islands, and refuges to protect people from floods or violence. Besides, to achieve self-sufficiency of the community, the design provides the raised farmland and livestock space in the community for residents to produce crops, vegetables, fruits, meats, etc. Moreover, people can also sell agricultural products and handmake products to others through the renewed commercial corridor. The last pure land will be preserved in this way and becomes a sustainable and safe community.
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Raised Livestock Space Livestock Production and Food Supply
Floating Central Hub
Soccer Field & Shelter
Raised Children Activity Space
Leisure Space and Psychological Healing
24/7 Commercial Corridor
Economic recovery & Criminal Monitor
Floating Centeral Hub
Wastewater treatment Center & Shelter
Raised Farmland
Agriculture Activity & Food Supply
Escape Route
Criminal and Disaster Prevention
Honduras
Only 24% of homicides were investigated.
POVERTY
Only 13% of homicides were convicted. The GDP of Central American Countries
MAP LEGEND
Drug trade landing point
Most violent municipios
Capital
Main drug trading road
Other drug trading road
HURRICANE & FLOOD
Flooded Areas
Partially flooded Watersheds
Track of Hurricane Mitch 1998 Hurricane Mitch 7,000 people were killed in Honduras; 11,000 were missing in the months after the storm; Greatest water depth recorded was 12.5 m near Chinda.
N CRISIS MAP OF HONDURAS
CRIME
HIGH
RATE
Homicide Rate / 100,000 Residents (2008) Canada America Global Average Guatemaia Mexico EI Salvador Honduras % 60 50 40 30 20 10 24% 13% 0
Poverty gap index in Honduras 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 Year Nicaragua Honduras Guatemala Cuba 100 Billion 80 60 40 20 0 0.04 - 0.05 0.05 - 0.16 0.16 - 0.21 0.21 - 0.27 0.27 - 0.50 Food processing Clothing Banana Beverages Livestock Coffee POOR
Economic Activity
Main
Several
Hrist
Most of the neighborhoods around Casa Blanca are occupied by gangs. The dozens of people who survived Casa Blanca came together to guard this peaceful neighborhood.
VIOLENT HISTORY OF COMMUNITIES
grocery store missionary church Vermilion River 1970 - Agriculture Sugarcane fields and pastures. 1970 - Crowded street Hurricane FIFI destoryed people's homes 1980 - Gang fights emerge Gangs fought for resources & land 2013 - Serious gang fights Residents die in gang fights 2015 to 2019 - Casa Blanca Community A pastor worked with local members to protect the last pure land - Casa Blanca. 2020 - Hurricane Eta In the valley surrounding San Pedro Sula, several rivers and flood canals overflowed.N STREET GANGS TERRITORY DISTRIBUTION
Daniel Pacheco No clean water, shelters and emergency supplie.
Raised Livestock Space
Raised Leisure Space
Raised Welfare Institution
Raised Farmland
Raised Children Activity Space
EXISTING ISSUES
Raised Orchard
Floating Centeral Hub
24/7 Commercial Corridor
Escape Route
Poverty Criminal activity Hurricane damage
Psychic trauma
Vulnerable groups under threat of life
STRATEGIES
Building configuration
Rebuild community
Leisure space
Agriculture space
Commercial street
Damaged houses
Need jobs
Need clean water Starvation
Raised island
Roof system
Shelter Agro-pastoral Rain catcher Escape route
Water cycle system
24/7 stores Security camera
Warning system
MASTER PLAN
Single family Multi-family Warehouse 10M N 4 8 1 2 5 6 3 7 7 9 2 1 5 4 3 8 9 7 6
STRATEGY FOR POVERTY & CRIME Restaurant Church & School Self-service pharmacy 24/7 Store Job Job 5 5 6 6 7 9 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 9 Security Camera Security Camera Security Camera Farmland Children Activity Space Orchard Welfare Institution Leisure Space Livestock Space Floating Centeral Hub Escape Route Security Camera Carrier Meat processing Mental care Soccer player Grow crops Carrier Grow crops Carrier Physical care Grow livestock Help to find jobs Music player Family classes Grow fruit trees
① Roof rain catcher ② Daily greywater collection
④Permeable pavement ⑤ Terraced water filteration ⑧ Agriculture ⑦ Livestock ⑨ Daily life
COLLECTION WATER FILTRATION WATER REUSE Pure water Grey water after the first filtration Purification tank Black water Floating Central Hub Wastewater treatment center & Shelter
RECYCLE SYSTEM STRATEGY FOR FLOOD SECTION OF WATER RECYCLE SYSTEM ③ Rainwater storage pool Rain Rain Rain ⑤ Terraced water filteration Raised island ④ Pavement infiltration ② Daily greywater collection ⑦⑧ Water use in agriculture and livestock ⑨ Water use in people's daily life
center
system Escape route
home
space
space
space 0.0m 0.0m 0.0m 2.8m 2.8m 2.8m 5.6m 5.6m 5.6m Normal water level Mild flooding Severe flooding ① Roof rain catcher Floating Island (Floating) Buildings Raised Island Floating Island (Normal) Flood water level：2.8m 0m 2.8m 5.6m 8.4m 14m FLOATING ISLANDS WATER LEVEL RAISED ISLANDS BUILDINGS
WATER
WATER
Shelter Distribution
Warning
Warehouse Raised
Leisure
Livestock
Agriculture
③ Rainwater storage tank
RAISED FARMLAND FLOATING CENTRAL HUB & 24/7 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR BEFORE FLOOD FLOODING Sports space Temporary shelter on the roof Escape route Temporary warehouse Leisure space Permeable pavement Farming activities Warehouse Roof farming Gray water Warning center Storage tank Escape roof route Roof rain catcher Terraced water filteration Warehouse & Shelter Farm product market
daily
Greywater from
life
Temporary warehouse Shelter on the roof Escape route
Pavement infiltration
HANGING GREEN
Urban Green Roof | Group project | 2022
University District, Seattle, WA
The U District is a bustling hub, home to a dynamic mix of work, study, and residential life. Despite its vibrancy, University Ave faces a pressing challenge: the scarcity of green spaces. The existing green areas are either too small or too distant from the Ave, leading to underutilization. Furthermore, the rapid construction of new towers is reducing ground-level space even more.
To address this issue, our project introduces an innovative solution: elevating greenery to rooftops. By harnessing the potential of upper spaces, we aim to infuse the U District with vital green elements. This initiative not only expands the community's access to green spaces but also enhances the district's aesthetics with lush, green vistas. Moreover, by increasing green coverage, we contribute to mitigating the urban heat island effect, making the U District a cooler, more pleasant place to live, work, and study.
DESIGN INTERVENTION
FLOWER RESTAURANT
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CURRENT PROPOSED FUTURE APART Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
& BAR U DISTRICT STATION POCKET RECREATIONAL TERRACED LAWN
BOOKSTORE PLAZA
COMMUNITY FARMLAND
ROOFTOP READING CORNER
URBAN VIEW DECK
PARK
ROOFTOP FOOD COURT
POCKET
U DISTRICT STATION PLAZA
TOP2 Ravenna Park
TOP4 Bulldog News Parklet
APART
TOP4
Christie Park
TOP1 UW Campus
TOP3
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
The photos of UNIVERSITY AVE show barely green by the sidewalks, no rooftop gardens, narrow streets, and buildings squeezed close to each other. There's a big need for more space for both greenery and people.
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
APART
Route
Route
Bus
Campus Area Link
Residential Area
GREEN SPACE ANALYSIS PHOTO OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE ROOF GREEN Rooftop Usage Rate in UD 98.2% Not used 1.8% Green Roof Green Space Distribution in UD 94.1% Ground Green Space 5.9% Green Roof ROOF GREEN Rooftop Usage Rate in UD 98.2% Not used 1.8% Green Roof Green Space Distribution in UD 94.1% Ground Green Space 5.9% Green Roof Ground Green Space Popular Green Spaces Rooftop Green Space
Usage Rate in UD Green Space Distribution in UD
Mix-used Area Commercial Area SITE TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS LANDUSE ANALYSIS
Rooftop
1-2 days/wk 4-5 days/wk ACTIVE FLOOR FAMILY OFFICE USER ACTIVE FLOOR PRESENCE AT UD 5-6 days/wk PRESENCE AT UD 31.6% 26.4% 24.7% 13.2% 18.3% 31.6% 26.4% 24.7% 13.2% 18.3% 31.6% 24.7% 31.6% 26.4% 24.7% 13.2% 18.3% 26.4% 24.7% 18.3%
GROUP ANALYSIS
USER
UNIVERSITY AVE ANALYSIS Mobility Building Height difference Transit Node Education Entertainments Transit Center Multi-functions 4.1% 2.8% Mobility Community Density Building Height difference Transit Node Education Entertainments Residentials Multi-functions Topography Analysis 4.1% 2.8% 2.8% Community Density Transit Node Education Entertainments Transit Center Residentials Multi-functions Topography Analysis 4.1% 2.8% 4.1% 2.8% Mobility Community Density Building Height difference Transit Node Entertainments Transit Center Residentials Multi-functions Topography Analysis 2.8% 2.8% Mobility Community Density Building Height difference Transit Node Education Entertainments Residentials Multi-functions Topography Analysis 4.1% 2.8% 4.1% 2.8% Community Density Transit Node Education Entertainments Transit Center Residentials Multi-functions
Analysis 4.1% 2.8% 4.1% 2.8% Mobility Community Density Transit Node Topography Analysis Building Height Difference Multi-funtion DESIGN STRATEGY Similar Height Combined Private Private Taller Buildings Privete Space Extreme Heights Elevated Protruding Buildings Additional Connect Flat Roofs Larger Open Space Similar Height Larger Open Space Space Extreme Heights Set up Private and Public Route Extreme Heights Utilize Nearby Roof to Circulate Protruding Buildings Inside the Building Passes Slightly Height Difference Connect with Stairs Uneven Building Heights Terrace
Topography
2 2 A C D
4 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 A B' B
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U District Station Pocket Park
U District Station Plaza
Community Interaction Farming
Private Socializing
Office Rest Garden
Overlooking the Lounge
Bookstore Festival Plaza
Rooftop Reading Corner
Flower Restaurant & Bar
Recreation Terraced Lawn
Office Rest Garden
Air Corridor
Food Court
Mobile Vending Areas
0 10 20 100ft 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 B E 10 12 13 14 A'
LANDING TYPE FUTURE SCENARIO A B C D E PRESENT 10 YEARS 20 YEARS
B
FOOD RESTAURANT AREA
PLANTING AREA
SOCIAL AREA
MULTI-FUNCTION (EVENTS)
TRANSITION HUB
ELEVATOR LANDING
MAIN ROAD MINOR ROAD
VERTICAL CIRCULATION TRAJECTORY FUNCTION 10' 30' 70' 0 BOOKSTORE RECREATION PLAZA FLOWER RESTAURANT & BAR U DISTRICT STATION PLAZA COMMUNITIY INTERACTION FARMLAND ROOFTOP FOOD COURT Brassica oleracea Paeonia officinalis Nassella tenuissima Nassella tenuissima Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine' Sesleria autumnalis Helictotrichon sempervirens Lactuca sativa Lavandula spica Allium sphaerocephalon Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ Cucurbita pepo Lathyrus odoratus Verbena bonariensis Galanthus elwesii Phaseolus vulgaris Zinnia marylandica Salvia nemorosa Salvia nemorosa Geum flore plena ‘Blazing
- A' SECTION 10' 30' 70' 0 U DISTRICT STATION PLAZA URBAN VIEW DECK BOOKSTORE RECREATION PLAZA BOOKSTORE PARKING LOT Nassella tenuissima Nassella tenuissima Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine' Allium sphaerocephalon Echinacea purpurea Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ Verbena bonariensis Veronica liwanensis Galanthus elwesii Salvia nemorosa Polystichum munitum Geum flore plena ‘Blazing Sunset’
A
- B' SECTION
UDISTRICT S TATION PLAZA
ROOFTOP F O OD COURT
FLOWER RE S TAURANT&BAR
INTER
CTION FARMLAND
COMMUNITY
A
URBAN V IEW DECK BOOKSTORE RE C REATIONPLAZA
RED RIBBON
Community Park | 2021
Gulou District, Fuzhou, China
In the heart of Gulou District, Fujian Province, where cities grow fast and green spaces are hard to find. People living here face many problems: they don’t get enough time outdoors, they’re too caught up with their phones and screens, there’s not enough room or facilities for fun outdoor activities, stress is high from work and school, and it feels unsafe to go out at night.
Red Ribbon steps in as a fresh breath of air. It’s designed for Gen Z and all who’ll come after, changing gray and boring city areas into lively places with sports fields, places to hang out, and top-notch sports spots for all ages. But Red Ribbon is about more than just having fun outside; it’s about making sure everyone can join in. It has a special play area for kids and older folks with safe, fun equipment. It’s a place where families can come together, play, and enjoy the outdoors.
Red Ribbon is all about bringing people together, making it easier to talk, play, and be healthy. It’s a response to city life’s challenges, offering a safe, welcoming place for everyone to relax, meet up, and have a good time.
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Lack of outdoor activities
Lack of outdoor activities
Lack
of communication Provide outdoor gathering space
Provide sport facilities & space
relieve stress
Provide green space to
Provide light for safety at night
Lack
of outdoor facility & space
High pressure in the city
Lack of security at night
SURVEY ABOUT
72% 54%
of participants noted an overreliance on screens and a desire for more outdoor activities and face-to-face interactions.
of respondents expressed a concern over the insufficient availability of outdoor spaces in their area.
People like running in the morning & evening. 54% of respondents raised concerns about safety and accessibility in existing outdoor spaces, especially after dark or for those with mobility challenges.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF RESIDENTS
STRATEGY FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS
Children Activity Space General Sport Space Senior Activity Space Public Activity Space Green Space We should find a park to play in after school. I'm searching for a place to play basketball I need a spot for practicing Tai Chi. Where can relax after school? Looking for a good spot for family outings.
MAP OF GULOU DISTRICT
Rongqiao Kindergarten Fuzhou University Fujian Senior University High School of FIE Ronxinglanjun Community
COMMUNITY
32% 21% 18% 29% Thai Chi Relaxing & Gathering Ball Game Running N
I'm meeting old friends to play chess in the park today.
It's
Coming here to play basketball is so convenient.
I hang out here with my friends every day after school.
The
I often take walks here to enjoy the fresh air. This
unwind
great to walk the dog and
in the park on weekends.
beautiful scenery makes it perfect for relaxing.
park is ideal for all ages, preserving precious outdoor space for Generation Z and families. STORYBOARD OF RESIDENTS' ACTIVITIES
Yanping Lin Age: 65 Job: Retired Linan Wang Age: 40 Job: Accouting Ning Liu Age: 18 Job: Student Le Yang Age: 7 Job: Student Xiang Li Age: 23 Job: Student Yuxin Chen Age: 26 Job: Student Xia Wang Age: 32 Job: Housewife
SECTION OF RED RIBBON
Waterside Gallery
Central Green Space
Seasonal Zoning Planter
Sinking Cultural Plaza Children Activity Space
Seniors Activity Space
GREENWAY REVIVAL
Community Agriculture | 2020
Richmond, Metro Vancouver
Richmond's roots are deeply embedded in agriculture, but as the city has modernized, much of its farmland has been cut up by major roads and bridges. This change has left some communities feeling disconnected and led to the neglect of once-thriving agricultural lands. Recognizing these challenges, the design strategy aims to tackle both environmental issues and social disconnection. The project plan to rejuvenate the area with a focus on agricultural themes, creating a series of engaging spaces to encourage community interaction and rekindle an interest in farming.The vision is to weave these elements into a green, productive corridor, transforming Richmond into a model for post-industrial, agrarian urban living.
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Richmond's history is rootedin fishing, agriculture, shipping, aviation, and later in manufacturing, service and technological industries. The island of Richmond was built and shaped by the Fraser River.
British Columbia
Metro Vancouver
LAND USE
AGING FAMERS
Metro Vancouver Richmond
Used for farming & residential
Used for farming
Used for farming & other activities
Agricultural land used for farming accounts only for
24%
The competition for land in Metro Vancouver means that farmland is often targeted for residential, commercial, industrial use.
Average age of farmers in Richmond is
56 years old
The percentage of farmers under 35 years old only account for
5%
FIELD CROPS SUPPLY IN CANADA
Total Supply
Export
Import
TIMELINE OF AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
Site Park
Farming Land
99 Railway
YVR Airport
Farm Market
Farm Stand
Richmond
The first European settlers used the fertile
to develop agriculture.
AGRICULTURE HISTORY OF RICHMOND
12,897
soil here
Fertile soil for agriculture Agricultural expansion Greenhouse Dairy Industry International Airport 6,907 acres of the
privately-owned
acres
on Lulu and Sea
Islands
are under cultivation. Richmond
builds the first greenhousethe Porter and Tomsett Greenhouses. Richmond’s largest Frasea Farms Dairy Industry was established. Frasea Farms was enlisted to expand Vancouver International Airport.
More transportation More and more bridges and tunnels were constructed. N
PROBLEM OF POLLUTION & DISCONNECTION STRATEGY FOR POLLUTION & DISCONNECTION
MASTER PLAN TYPOLOGY 1 2 5 4 6 3 8 9 10 7 1 2 5 4 6 3 7 8 9 10
Malusdomestica Rhododendronsp. Pyruscommunis ChoisyaternataPrunusxyedoensis Piceaabies
Pinusnigra Prunusdomestica
AGRICULTURE & EVENTS CALENDAR EDIBLE PLANTING DESIGN
HEALING GARDEN
CHECKED BY: DATE: 03/14/2023 B&J GARDENING COMMUNITY PARK NG O D P R 02/2024 CITY OF SEATTLE TYPICAL TREE PLANTS 1 SCALE: 3/4" 1'-0" LAWN AND GRAVEL TRANSITION DETAIL 2 SCALE: 1" = 1'-0" PLAZA BENCH 3 SCALE: 1:3 CONCRETE PAVER 4 SCALE: 3" = 1'-0" 1X6 IPE SLATS, 1/8" SPACING 1X4 IPE SLATS, 1/8" SPACING BASE FOOT, 4" SQ. STL PLATE CONNECTION WELDED TO "LEG" ATTACH TO CONCRETE SLAB WITH GALV. FASTENERS. ADJACENT PLANTING AREA CONCRETE SLAB OVER COMPOSITE METAL DECK STEEL EDGING 2" SQ. GALV TUBE FRAME WITH VENT HOLES 1" X 2" GALV. TUBE 1/4" GALV. MOUNTING PLATE PLANT SHALL BE SET AT OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE ESTABLISHED FINISH GRADE 5' RING OF 4" SPECIFIED SHREDDED BARK MULCH UNITE AND ROLL BACK BURLAP FROM MIN. OF ROOT BALL SYNTHETIC WRAP IS UNACCEPTABLE. CUT AND REMOVE EVERYTHING EXCEPT BURLAP. SPADE EDGE OF MULCH PERIMETER PLATING SOIL SCARIFY SIDES AND BOTTOM OF TREE PIT TO PREVENT GLAZING OF SUBGRADE. SET TREE DIRECTLY ON FIRMLY PACKED SUBGRADE TO PREVENT SETTLING. TREE HEIGHT 8-10 FT. PRUNE TO REMOVE DEAD BRANCHES COMPACTED SOIL PERMEABLE SETTING AGGREGATE PERMEABLE BASE AGGREGATE SAND LAYER SUBGRADE PLATING SOIL NAIL/REBAR CONCRETE CURB 10" CONCRETE CURB JOINT SAND UNILOCK CONCRETE PAVERS SAND SETTING BED STAINLESS STEEL ANCHOR BOLT; 12" O.C. (TYP.) ALUMINUM ANGLE EDGING FEET DEPTH PLANTING SOIL CONCRETE CURB AGGREGATE BASE GEOTEXTILE SUBGRADE 1'-3 2" 1' 6" 10" 2'-1" 1'-7 L400 8/8 05 DOCUMENTATIAON Community Park | 4734 32ST AVE S, Seattle, WA | 2023
Chromatic Garden | ST Morgan Street, Seattle, WA | 2023 G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G 18",12"CED x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x P P P P P P P P P P x x SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS 0 feet 16 1/8" = 1' 8 24 32 JESSIE LIN 04/26/2023 1/8" = 1' ST MORGAN STREET, SEATTLE, WA, 98118 CHROMATIC GARDEN PLANT SCHEDULE
SENSORY GARDEN
Landed Project | Third Prize of Creative Garden Competition | Fujian, China | 2020
CONSTRUCTION LAYING OUT
PLANTING PLAN GRADING
05 1: 25
25
1:
RIVER TEA TABLE
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Furniture Studio | 2023
ART PRACTICE
December,
December,
Richmond Survey December, 2019
Watercolor
2018 Watercolor Januaray, 2019 Watercolor
2018
Sanluocuo Sketching October, 2020
Fallingwater Skeching April, 2017
Photomontage December, 2023
Silk Painting November, 2023
Concept Model December, 2022
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