PORTFOLIO
LANDSCAPE PLANNING
CRAFT Science story telling philosophy YUAN REN
Yuan Ren
1617 Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840 Phone: (979) 450-2098 Email: ryuan1988@gmail.com Website: www.renyuan1988.com
Education College of Architecture, Texas A&M University Candidate for Master of Landscape Architecture College of Landscape Architecture, Beijing Forestry University Bachelor of Urban Planning
College Station, TX 2011.08 - 2014.05 Beijing, China 2007.09 - 2011.06
Professional Experience Graduate Assistant - Dept. of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Supervisor: Dr. Jon Rodiek, Professor, MLA Cordinator Work Contents: assist professor to prepare MLA studio class/ real project planting design data collection, 3D modeling, computer graphic rendering.
Graduate Assistant - Dept. of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Supervisor: Dr. Galen Newman, Assistant Professor Work Contents: real project design (IKE DIKE Surge Prevention Facilities Design in Galveston) - systematic design, graphic rendering, data collection & research, community parcel design.
Intern - Texas A&M LAUP Partnership for Community Outreach Supervisor: Dr. Galen Newman, Assistant Professor Work Contents: real project (TAES ANNEX Water Smart Program) - conducted low impact design for the surroundings of TAES ANNEX building in Texas A&M campus.
Teaching Assistant - Dept. of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Supervisor: Dr. Chanam Lee, Associate Professor Work Contents: assist Professor with BLA studio class teaching, desk critic, and research.
Intern - Way Design CO, LTD Projects: Commercial plaza design, neighborhood planning & design Work Contents: planning, building Design, plaza Design, AutoCAD drawing, digital modeling, hand drawing & digital rendering.
Intern - Qingshang Environmental & Architectural Design Institute CO. LTD Project: China’s Grain Museum Design for Bid Work Contents: alternative concept development, zoning plan, AutoCAD drawing, facade design, outdoor landscape design.
Intern - Fifth Dimension Render Work Contents: 3Dmax Model & Computer Rendering
College Station, TX 2012.09-2012.12 & 2013.09-Present College Station, TX 2013.09-Present
College Station, TX 2013.05-2013. 09
College Station, TX 2013.01-2013. 05 Beijing, China 2011.02-2011.05
Beijing, China 2010.07-2010.08
Beijing, China 2010.01-2010.02
Skills Computer-aided Design and Rendering: AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop 3D Modeling & Renderings: SketchUp, Rhino & Grasshopper, 3dmax, Lumion for Sketchup, Vray for 3dmax & SketchUp Layout Design: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator Application: ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Hand Graphic: Pen/Pencil Drawing, Marker Rendering Language: English, Mandarin Chinese
Honors and Awards 2013-2014 Gene Schrickel Jr End Scholars, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University 2013-2014 Elizabeth & Edmund Rodiek MLA Scholar, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University 2012-2013 College Facilitated Merits Scholar, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University 2012-2013 Graduate Strategic Supp LAUP, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University 2011-2012 College & IDP Top Off Scholars, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University 2011-2012 Graduate Strategic Supp LAUP, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Focus Sustainable Urbanism & Low Impact Development Healing Garden & Health Care Related Design
CONTENTS Kungang 1939
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Historical Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan & Design
Real Project, Yunnan, China, 2013 Size: 117 Acre
Wildlife Habitat Remediation
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Approach to Ecology Oriented Design for Texas A&M University Apartment Area Academic studio, College Station, 2012 Size: 107.5 Acre
TAES ANNEX Building Water Smart Program
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Low Impact Development in TAMU Campus Real Project, College Station, 2013 Size: 1.67 Acre
Seasonal Wetland
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Seasonal Wetland Design for private clients, Grimes County, TX
Real Project, Grime County, 2012 Size: 2.23 Acre
Learning Scenario
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Entrance Garden Design for Southwood Valley Elementary School Real Project, College Station, 2011 Size: 0.25 Acre
Construction Drawings Graphic Works
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Kungang 1939 Historical Industrial Area Redevelopment Kungang 1939 is a redevelopment planning and design project of a historical industrial area. The design tried to recollect the historical memory and create an artistic community with high quality environment. This project integrated adaptive reuses of those preserved historical industrial buildings, accompanied with new functions including residential, business, commercial, cultural and tourism activities, to boost local economy, promote healthy living and foster local tourism. 5 People Design Group Role: Project Leader Instructor: Changshan Huang Team Work Contents: Site Inventory, Concept Development, Master Plan Development. Individual Work Contents: Concept Development, Master Plan, Rendering, Theme Park Design.
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Site Location
Site Condition
Most Suitable High
Suitable Fair Unsuitable
Low
Space Enclosed-Open
Vista & Focal Point
Elevation
Preserved
Development Suitability
Master Plan Concept
Relationship of Functions
Ecological Corridor
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Natural Preservation Plan
Master Plan (Group Design)
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Theme Park Design (Individual Design)
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Index Map (N.T.S)
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Sections
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Grassland
Machine Exhibition
Walkway
Sitting Area
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The track styled walkway enhances way finding and increases the visual quality.
Walking Tracks
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Walkway
Machine Exhibition
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Workshop
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The industrial relics exhibition area selects some typical machine in the buildings to show the history of the steel factory.
Industrial Relics Exhibition
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Outdoor Cinema
Historical Office Building
Museum
Art Exhibition
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The industrial relics exhibition area selects some typical machine in the buildings to show the history of the steel factory.
Historical Buildings
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Office
Stream
Walkway
Workshop
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D The existing channel was improved to be a natural stream which combined hydrological function with aesthetic value.
Natural Stream Bank 5
Perspectives
1. North Entrance
2. Sunset Scene in front of Museum
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3. Looking out from Workshop
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Index Map (N.T.S)
4. Walking on the Trail 6
Aerial View
5. Sunrise Scene
6. Night Scene 7
Wildlife Habitat Remediation Approach to Ecology Oriented Design for Texas A&M University Apartments Wildlife Habitat Remediation is an academic project in summer studio. The team’s topic was Ecology Oriented Design and focused on remediation of the lost wildlife habitat due to human activities. According to the analysis of ecosystem change during the past three decades, huge number of wild species have lost along with the dramatical change of ecosystems, especially in forest region. The design goal is to utilize landscape and urban design methods to build up a model that can be used to reclaim the diversity of wildlife. 3 People Design Group Role: Team Leader Instructor: Galen Newman Team Work Contents: Site Inventory, GIS Suitability Analysis, Concept Development, Master Plan Development, Section Drawing, Perspective Renderings Individual Work Contents: Digital Model, Master Plan Rendering, Bird’s Eye View Rendering
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Suitability Analysis of Wildlife Existing Distribution
Weighted Overlay
Wildlife Existing Distribution map shows the actual area of those species’ habitat. The most suitable area has the greatest wildlife diversity potential. As Wildlife Habitat is more concerned in this project, it is given a higher weight.
60%
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Suitability Analysis of Physical Condition
Weighted Overlay
Physical Condition Suitability map shows the potential suitable area for wildlife habitat. As it is less concerned comparing with wildlife existing distributions, it is given a lower weight.
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Result of Suitability Analysis
Main Ecological Trail
Most Suitable for Wildlife
Potential Corridor
Suitable for Wildlife
Site Location
Unsuitable for Wildlife
Suitability map was generated by running the weighted overlay Wildlife Existing Distribution and Physical Condition map in GIS. It suggests that there are many isolated patches has great potential to be wildlife habitat with high diversity. By connecting them with ecological corridors, the city can set up a wildlife habitat network.
Design Concept
In a city scale, urban ecology requires continuous flow of wildlife habitat. On the site scale, a north-south direction corridor connecting the two green patches is ideal for the migration path of wildlife.
The habitat-rebuilding design will focus on selected species in the designed area and context. 11
Human activities should consider the preservation of wildlife habitat. This interaction between human and wildlife should be managed to be in harmony with each other to achieve Co-habitat.
Design Goals
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Ecology The Goal of this design is to combine nature with human. It is to provide people multiple choices for their activities along while minimizing the disturbance to the wildlife. Green infrastructures are utilized to neutralize the waste generated by human activities. 12
Master Plan
Legend
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Diagram
Section The design proposed underground migration corridor to let animal go across University Drive safely. Airways are built in the middle to provide light for animals and give passersby the opportunity to observe the wild species.
Light Well Underground Corridor
Use Edge Effect by expanding the surface between two patches to increase biodiversity in the designed area. Shrubs and trees provide ideal nesting habitat for birds and small mammals, which provides food for predators.
Courtyards within residential area provide opportunities for the residents to closely observe the wild species and live in harmony with these species, achieving “Co-habitat“.
Forest Corridor
Trail to Green Roof
Student Club
TAMU Museum
Green Roof Garden
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Aggie Walk
Elevator
Planting Terrace
Shopping Center
Renderings
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1. Green Future of University Department 2. Walking in the Forest 3. Areal View of Aggie Walk
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Index Map
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TAEX ANNEX Water Smart Program Low Impact Development for TAES ANNEX building in Texas A&M campus, 2013 TAES ANNEX WATER SMART PROGRAM focuses on building a prototype of Low Impact Development (LID) based design in Texas A&M campus. This project focuses on using LID techniques to improve the surrounding environment of TAES ANNEX Building and build a prototype of sustainable site design in TAMU campus for rainwater harvesting and educational exhibition. The design gives TAMU an opportunity to visualize the LID techniques to educate the visitors and multiply similar techniques on a broader scale. Individual Instructor: Galen Newman
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Site Location
On Site Water Flow
Systematic Analysis
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LID Stormwater Management Mechanisms
Proposed LID Facilities
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Master Plan
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200 ft
Legend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Eastside Gateway Bike Racks Audio Exhibition Seasonal Wetland Filter Strips Remediation Garden Tree Planters Rain Garden
9 Gathering Plaza Food Vendor 11 Parking Lot 12 Curb Cut Rain Gardens 13 Front Signage 14 Porous Pavement 10
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Spatial Diagram 1. Eastside Gateway 2. Seasonal Wetland 3. Remediation Garden 4. Gathering Plaza 5. Water Smart Parking Lot 6. Rainwater Harvesting Exhibition
Sections
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Gateway
Audio Exhibition
Main Building
Rain Funnel Square
Parking Lot
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Section A-A’
A B’
A
Road
Main Building
Entrance
Road
Section B-B’
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B A’
Index Map (N.T.S)
North Side Water Flow Diagram
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South Side Water Flow Diagram
Perspective of the Front Gate
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Seasonal Wetland Seasonal Wetland Design for private clients, Grimes County, TX, 2012 SeasonAL wETLAND project is a part of a private ranch owned by a couple. As both of them are big fans of nature, they are eager to build a natural attraction for wildlife. Because the clients has already decided to build a lake on upper stream, a seasonal wetland adjacent to it is an ideal choice for them. The wetland area is about 2 acre. It will be a nice place for the owners to observe the wildlife in their ranch. Individual Instructor: Jon Rodiek
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Master Plan LEGEND
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1 Wildlife Blind
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2 Main Channel 3 Division Dam 4 Buffering Pool
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5 Plunge Basin 6 Lake Dam
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7 Low Disturbance Area 4
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8 Parking Space
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9 Spill Way 10 Lake 10
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50'
100'
200'
Renderings
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1. Aerial View 2. View on the Island 3. Looking out from Deck
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4. Walking in the Trail
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Learning Scenario Entrance Design for Southwood Valley Elementry School College Station, 2011 Learning can be interesting. In this project, the goal is using vivacious landscape features to encourage and inspire learning activities. An entrance with scenario that growing from earth and spreading over school is the best decoration for Southwood Valley Elementary School. Team Work Collaborator: Pengzhi Li Instructor: Chanam Lee Team Work: Site Analysis, Concept Development, Master Plan Development Individual Work: Digital Model, Master Plan Rendering, Perspective Rendering
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Context Analysis
Drive way
Staff Parking Lot Convenient Passway Entrance Garden Building Entrance Visitor Parking Lot Creek Driveway
Site Pictures
Comfortable Shadow Two existing Live Oaks provide comfortable shadow for the site.
Narrow Waiting Space Waiting area for children to wait for their parents is too narrow and tedious.
Erosion Problem The existing slope is lack of treatment, which generates serious erosion problems.
Undesirable Retaining Wall The retaining wall next to the entrance is lack of design. It may also be dangerous for kids. 26
Master Plan
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Relax Garden Curving Bench Welcoming Wall Sidewalk Outdoor Classroom
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Sign of the School Flower Ball Waiting Area Insect Observation Tank Sundial Point 27
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10'
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Flower Garden Retaining Wall Pathway World Map
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20'
40'
Zoning Diagram
Transportation Analysis Building Entrance
Waiting Area
Sundial Parking Lot
Outdoor Classroom
Relax Garden
Sidewalk Main Walkway
Small Path
Sundial Point
Relax Garden
The sundial point is for students to view the change of day light. It also helps students to learn and experience the timing method of our ancestor.
A curving bench, which is suitable for both sitting and lying, is placed under the existing Live Oak. It is a great place to enjoy the comfortable green shelter.
Flower Necklace
Waiting Area
A flower scenario utilizing the slope in front of building works as landscape connection between building and garden. It is a colorful background for the entrance.
A place for students to wait for their parents to pick them up. Where they can play with toys placed there or observe insects in the glass tank.
Outdoor Classroom This is the core part of the entrance garden. Children can attend class under the shade of existing oak. Two flower ball planters can provide good background.
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Landscape Wall
Waiting Area
Outdoor Classroom
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Flower Necklace
A’
Renderings
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A’ 3 3 1
A 2
2 Index Map (N.T.S)
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Master Plan Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design & Planning
2007
Reed Art Museum Academic Studio, Beijing, 2009 Individual Work Instructor: Dr. Yan Qin
Revitalization Design of Shichahai Student Competition, Beijing, 2010 Team Work Instructor: Dr. Chi Li, Dr. Yun Qian
Mirror Walls Academic Studio, Beijing, 2009 Individual Work Instructor: Pro. Peiyong Wang
BJFU Student Center Academic Studio, Beijing, 2010 Individual Work Instructor: Dr. Cong Dong
Planning of South Lake District Real Project, Hunan, 2010 Team Work Client: City Government of Yueyang Instructor: Dr. Chi Li
BUP Tai Fu Ti Park Academic Studio, Shandong, 2010 Individual Work Instructor: Dr. Xiaoming Liu Chinese Crop Museum Real Project, Henan, 2010 Team Work Client: The Ministry of Agriculture Internship Co.: Qingshang LTD
Wanda Plaza Real Project, Changsha, 2011 Team Work Client: Wanda Inc., Dalian Internship Co.: WAY Design
2011
Langford C Facade Design Academic Studio, College Station, 2013 Individual Work Instructor: Dr. Wei Yan
Learning Scenario Real Project, College Station, 2011 Team Work Client: Southwood Valley Elementary School Instructor: Dr. Chanam Lee
Butterfly Garden Academic Studio, College Station, 2012 Individual Work Instructor: Dr. Zhifang Wang
Wildlife Habitat Remediation Academic Studio, College Station, 2012 Team Work Instructor: Dr. Galen Newman
Green Castle Real Project, College Station, 2011 Individual Work Client: Private Client Instructor: Dr. Chanam Lee
Kungang 1939 Real Project, Kunming, 2013 Team Work Client: Kunming Steel Company Instructor: Dr. Changshan Huang
MLA
Seasonal Wetland Real Project, Grimes County, 2012 Individual Work Client: Private Clients Instructor: Dr. Jon Rodiek
TAES ANNEX Water Smart Real Project, College Station, 2013 Individual Work Client: Texas Sea Grant Instructor: Dr. Galen Newman
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Maya Historic Remains Planning Student Competition, Berlize, 2012 Team Work Instructor: Dr. Zhifang Wang
Construction Drawings
Grading Plan
Planting Plan
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Concrete Steps with Hand Railing
Extensive Green Roof
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Graphic Works
1. Water Color Painting 3
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2. Pen Sketch 3. Marker Rendering 2
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