Ming Chi-Landscape Architecture Portfolio

Ming Chi Landscape Architecture | 2024

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Poles resemble the shape of whales, connecting to the whaling history of Hudson while registering the 50 and 100 year flood plain

01 Time Refractor Academic Project Location: Hudson, NY Teammate: Xiaoying Li The natural process of sea level rise is so gradual that it may take years before we could perceive any major changes. Landscape design could perform as a time refractor, which would reveal the process of climate change and sea level rise to people. For the riverfront of the city of Hudson, we proposed to register the inundation level with landscape design while protecting the infrastructure and celebrating the local culture and history.

a channel directs stormwater collected from hardpaving area near the multi-purpose buildings to the wetland

A slope was designed to protect the city from flooding while registering future flood level with terraces

In front the existing cultural landmark Basilica, an amphitheater provides space for performing while collecting stormwater

Chemical Map

GIS Research

02 Living Museum Academic Project Location: Troy, NY

The industrial belt in south Troy used to be home to iron works and manufacturing factories. Today most of them have been abandonded, while the industrial contaminants reamin on site. Nature began to take over, growing into wild gardens by the

Vacancy Historical ironworks CSO outfalls Sediment contamination Floodplain Sewershed FEMA flood zone River

Sediment Behavior Scouring Drift Erosion Deposition

Phyto-Remediation Stragegy Using the distance from the source of historical industrial pollution as the reference, a grid of phyto-remediation was created. Trees with remediation benefits will be planted on the grid. The density of planting decreses as the grid gets further away from the pollution source.

Layer 3: Trees

side of buildings and structures that are falling apart. The contrast between the living and the ruin creates a provocative landscape identity.

Located near the Iron Work Museum, this

Layer 2: Remediation grid

brownfield could become a living museum that remediates the soil contamination, revelas the industrial history, and brings more people to the Iron Work Museum nearby.

Layer 1: Distance from source of pollution

Circulation & Program

Master Plan

Current condition in front ofthe existing Railroad Museum

grid-responsive trail main path art path existing road existing rail parking watchtower

Remediation Grid

stablization grid 15’ 30’ 60’ 120’ degradation grid 30’ 60’

Perspective C: proposed Museum Courtyard with wrought iron screens

Proposed Screen Layout

03 Caye Chapel Professional Project Location: Caye Chapel, Belize Client: Thor Urbana Project Manager: Aniko Kurczinak, Hyewon Su, Todd Girvin Phases: Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development

The design team of Four Seasons Resort & Residences Caye Chapel is dedicated to reconnect owners and guests to the wonder of nature. All hotel guest rooms and residences have beach access, which is screened from adjacent properties with native tropical plantings. The naturalized landscape connects people to amazing amenities including infinity-edge pools, spa, family club, dive center, overwater dining, & retail stores. The island is perched on the edge of the Belize Barrier Reef and the landscape design strive to protect native habitat and culture by implementing a nursery and boardwalk that connects a national geographic station with preserved mangrove. As the only supporting staff on the team, I learned to manage massive CAD base files, participate in the design process, coordinate with architects & engineers, and communicate with clients.

Adult Pool Study

Entry to pool

Adult Pool Final Design

Entry to pool Sand sun terrace with10 cabanas

Sand sun terrace with10 cabanas EL 7.0

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Jacuzzi EL 5.5

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Infinity-edged pool EL 5.5

Infinity-edged pool EL 5.5

Jacuzzi EL 3.5

Wood deck EL 3.5

Wood deck EL 3.5

Pool deck EL 5.0

Wet deck with chaises

In-pool bar

Pool deck EL 5.5

Bar & grill EL 6.5

Terrace EL 7.0

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Beach EL 2.0

Beach EL +2.0

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Sand sun terrace with 7 cabanas EL 7.0

Sand sun terrace with10 cabanas EL 7.0

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Pool deck EL 6.5

Jacuzzi EL 7.0 Cantilever upper pool EL 6.5

Lower pool EL 3.5

Lower pool EL 4.0 Pool deck EL 6.0 Beach EL 2.0 Bar & grill EL 6.5

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Infinity-edged upper pool EL 6.5 Pool bar & palapa Wet deck with 4 cabanas EL 6.5 Beach EL 2.0

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1 Main trellis entry 2 Lush tropical garden 3 Pool guest entry 4 Pool restrooms with outddor showers 5 Adult bar & grill entry with water feature 6 Outdoor terrace with fire feature 7 Infinity edged upper cantilever pool EL 7.0 8 Infinity edged lower pool EL 4.0 with in- water bench 9 Raised jacuzzi EL 7.5 10 Sand finished concrete paved pool deck 11 Sand sun terrace 12 Wood deck EL 2.5 13 Beach cabanas 14 Pathway to overwater units 15 Service parking EL 6.5 16 Service Building

Material Digarms

04 Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel Professional Project Location: Montecito, California Client: Rosewood Hotel Project Manager: Molly Guenzer Phases: Design Development, Construction Documents Status: Constructed

Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel is an idyllic coastal retreat developed by Caruso. The landscape is designed with a classic style, with a circular guest arrival driveway featuring a fountain in the middle, great lawn area surrounded by traditional garden plants like roses and formal boxwood hedges, a main pool lined with cabanas, a family-friendly pool surrounded by a verdant assortment of palms, magnolia trees, lemon citrus trees olive trees and roses. Garden areas with trellises, hedges, and meandering paths are designed for several types of guest accommodations, including bungalows, garden cottages, family cottages, and lanais. An event lawn and bocce court provides guests with additional entertainment opportunities. A boardwalk is also designed for access to the beach across an existing railroad track.

On-Structure Planting & Paving Details

05 Oak Hill Professional Project Location: Larkspur, CA Client: Eden Hosing Partners, Education Housing Partners Project Manager: Kendra Manning Phases: Design Development, Construction Documents

Working with Eden Housing Partners, Education Housing Partners, and SVA architects, RHAA is designing amenity outdoor spaces for the multifamily residential project that integrate naturally into the existing hill, connects future residents to the great nature with view to the Bay, while providing opportinities to recreate and relax for different age groups.

The scope of work include courtyards on six different floor levels. Extensive studies were done for grading, pedestal paving systems, structure and planting on podium and native planting for steep slopes. We also actively coordinate with the architect and civil engineer in this process to make sure the design address the complex conditions of the site.

Birds-eye Site View

06 Freedom Circle Professional Project Location: Larkspur, CA Client: Greystar Project Manager: Urmila Venkat Phases: Design Development, Construction Documents

This high-end multi-family residential project’s scope of work includes amenity spaces on both the ground level and top of roofs of each building. A park with public access and active programming lies in the center of the site, ensuring that the site serves as a dynamic hub that caters to the diverse requirements of the community.

Our project encompasses a comprehensive and sustainable approach that focuses on fulfilling the needs of the neighborhood and the city while incorporating key elements to create a vibrant and ecologically driven space. This also includes considerations of ease of maintenance, allowing for efficient upkeep while minimizing resource consumption.

Penstemon heterophyllus Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue’

Citrus x paradisi ‘Dwarf Star Ruby’

Passiflora edulis ‘Frederick’

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Cistus aurantifolia ‘Key Lime’ Salvia officinalis

Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’

Professional Project Location: Los Angeles, California Project Manager: Molly Guenzer Phases: Design Development, Construction Documents

Origanum vulgare Agastache barberi

Citrus x sinensis ‘Campbell’

a small edible garden, naturalistic herbaceous

Arctostaphylos x ‘Pacific Mist’

bands, and evergreen slope & borders. The

Anigozanthos x ‘Pink Joey’

planting palette is mostly composed of

Ficus pumila

Leucadendron ‘Goldstrike’

native drought-tolerant shrubs, trees, and groundcovers. The use of muhly grasses in

Leucadendron ‘Goldstrike’ Trachelospermum jasminoides

The planting design features a succulent border,

lavander, and salvia, create a striking blend of

Polystichum munitum

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Muhlenbergia capillaris

combination with plants such as kangroo paw,

Citrus x limon ‘Eureka Variegated Pink’

Polystichum munitum

Persea americana ‘Reed’

Rhamnus alaternus

Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Green Beauty’

Liriope gigantea

‘John Edwards’

different textures and colors. Ceanothus and agaves create a tough carpet on the slope area.

Persea americana ‘Fuerte’

Rhamnus californica ‘Eve Case’ Carex divulsa

Agave ‘Blue Glow’

Delosperma cooperi Persea americana ‘Bacon’

Agave attenuata

Ceanothus griseus horizontalis ‘Yankee point’

Aloe arborescens

Construction Document- Planting Design

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Leymus condensatus ‘Canyon Prince’

Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’

Existing Sycamore tree to remain, protect in place

Citrus sinensis ‘Campbell’

Heuchera maxima

Carissa macrocarpa ‘Tuttlei’

Iris douglasiana

Persea americana ‘Reed’

Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Leucadendron ‘Gold Strike’ Polystichum munitum

Rhamnus californica ‘EveCase’

Polystichum munitum

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Heuchera maxima Iris douglasiana Polystichum munitum

Leymus condensatus ‘Canyon Prince’

Carex divulsa

Carissa macrocarpa ‘Tuttlei’

Polystichum munitum

Existing Sycamore tree to remain, protect in place

Anigozanthos x ‘Pink Joey’ Penstemon heterophyllos

08 Kanai St. Regis Resort Professional Project Location: Mayan Riviera, Mexico Client: Alhel Group Project Manager: Hyewon Su Phases: Design Development, Construction Documents

Kanai St.Regis Resort finds a privileged place in a lush forest of mangos and crystal-clear waters of the enchanting Mayan Riviera. The bespoke luxury style of the brand will reach the tourist area and will represent the third St. Regis hotel in Latin America. The property will have 124 rooms and suites, 32 villas, four restaurants, an exclusive Remede Spa, swimming pools facing the sea and two 18-hole golf courses The architecture of the hotel presents elements of white concrete and semi-transparent reflecting glass, which are its main components, complemented by local materials and elements of organic design that provide detail and presence. The semicircles of the residential areas contain green spaces at their intersections that function as vestibules leading to the stairs, as well as terraces suitable for observation. One of the greatest challenges for landscape design is that most of the design areas are on top of structures.

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