LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
SHUWEN LI
2021 - 2023
WELCOME
THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING MY WORK.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S PROJECTS WORKED ON
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HISTORICAL WALK
SUMMER SCHOOL CYCLING CAMP
BIKE TRYOUTS
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SHUWEN LI
PROJECT EXPERIENCE Apex Studio, Sydney, Australia
CURRICULUM VITAE ABOUT ME
1. Mosque Landscape Design:
EDUCATION University of New South Wales Bachelor in Landscape Architecture (Hons)
WORK EXPERIENCE 02.2022 - Now Sydney, Australia
LANDSCAPE DESIGN --- BEING THE ART TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF OUTDOOR LIVING In leisure time, I do enjoy travelling around as it is a way that can help improve the observation of all kinds of things in our lives. Not only the activities conducted in landscape spaces but users’ experiences received while using these spaces also can give me a deep impression and encourage me to think more about the functionality of various outdoor areas. From my understanding of landscape design, one of the keys of each project is always to discover the strong connection between the design plot and surrounding environment, it will then bring and tie nature and people together where I found my passion and enjoyed much from creating them.
- Completed three-year full-time Diploma in Landscape Architecture, with a GPA in the top 10% of the major and won the Director Honour Roll in final year projects. - Completed the Diploma in Quantity Survey as a minor, and received school’s recognition certificate.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AutoCAD Photoshop Illustrator
11.2023 - Now Sydney, Australia
2. Shellharbour Amity School Playground:
Mainly focus on concept design stage development, Development Application (DA) drawings, and plant species selection in school playground and bungalow design
- With direct entry to the 2nd year of BLArch and a current WAM of 83. I have been participating local design practices of various project in different scales with application of appropriate planting strategies. Meanwhile, pursuing on broadening personal construction knowledge in terms of typical construction methods, materials used, as well as quantity surveying. Singapore Polytechnics Diploma in Landscape Architecture
Part time Landscape Architecture Intern - Apex Studio
Landscape Architecture Design Assistant - The Greenway Landscape Architectural Design
04.2018 - 05.2021 Singapore
Natural and safe play are the main aim for creating outdoor playscape under limited budget and site area.
10.2021 - 01.2022 Beijing, China
Lumion
The Greenway Landscape Architectural Design, Beijing, China 1. Yulu Apartment By Lancheng Lake In Zhuzhou:
Participated in property projects; help landscape architects complete the project site economic budget indicators, estimated reports, and plant pavement budget; multi-software renderings.
The landscape design aims to coordinate and be consistent with architectural building design in terms of material used and plant selection for achieveing a liveble community. Surbana Jurong Consultant, Singapore
Full time Landscape Architecture Intern - Surbana Jurong Consultant
06.2020 - 08.2020 Singapore
Being one of the member in Landscape Design Team which mainly focused on China project, participated in projects involving design of green roof garden for local buildings, and overseas public space design in China. Mainly responsible for case analysis, collection, and integration work in the early stage.
Sketchup Rhinoceros
The ourdoor landscape will be creating a sense of tranquility and peace and providing spaces for relaxation.
TEL: 0488283109 EMAIL: catherinerrr520@gmail.com z5404198@ad.unsw.edu.au ISSUU: https://issuu.com/shuwenli/docs/ shuwen_li_landscape_architecture_portfolio
1. Tianjin Haihe Liulin Design Park: The park is designed with public art as its theme to form an international theme park with high participation and complete facilities while also creating an ecological botanical park with rich vegetation and vitality. 2. Boao Lecheng International Medical Centre: In terms of architecture, it aims to create a new generation of technologically intelligent office spaces. Landscape will
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SCHOOL PROJECT 01 “THE GREEN CYCLEWAY”
HISTORICAL WALK
SUMMER SCHOOL CYCLING CAMP
Year: June - August, 2022 Location: Milsons Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Softwares: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup A cycling community which engages various people to be Introduced, be Impressed and be Involved with biking activities. BIKE TRYOUTS
Young generation learning area perspective view
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SITE INFORMATION SITE ANALYSIS
The site is located at the Bradfield Park North with various land use areas surrounded. Sitting just north of the Milsons Point train station - the first stop on the north shore train line after crossing the Harbour bridge. It contains the touchdown point for the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s new northern cycleway connection. With proposed cycleway around the site, the design plot aims to be developed to a public space that celebrates cycling, not only as a mode of transport, but a way of life.
Winter 9am
Winter 12pm
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LANDSCAPE LAYOUT PLAN
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DOCUMENTATION HARDSCAPE FINISHES PLAN
650 60MM EDGE TO PRECAST CONCRETE MODULE. 650MM L X 350MM W X 30MM THK CONCRETE WITH TROWEL FINISHES. BOLTED TO TIMBER BATTENS.
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650MM L X 350MM W X 30MM THK CONCRETE600MM WITH TROWEL FINISHES. L X 5MM THICK STEEL BOLTED TOFLAT TIMBER BATTENS. BAR FIXED TO PRE CAST
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LED STRIP ATTACHED TO 50 X 50MMELECTRICAL AUSTRALIAENGINEERING HARDWOODDETAILS.
REINFORCEMENT, FIXING AND FOOTING DETAIL 650MM L X 350MM W X 30MM THK SHOWN INDICATIVELY. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S DESIGN. CONCRETE WITH TROWELTO FINISHES. BOLTED TO TIMBER BATTENS.
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AREA ELEVATIONS
Entrance To Elevated Cycleway
Meeting Point Entrance
The proposed design aimed to create a public space where form a cycling community which engages various people to be Introduced, be Impressed and be Involved with biking activities. It consists of four various spaces which serve for different functions with linear design language to improve the connection and consistency with the existing plaza in front of Milsons Point Train Station, open lawn as part of Bradfield Park, as well as proposed cycleway by Aspect Studio.
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AREA ELEVATIONS
Adults Learning Area – BMX Training
Adults Learning Area
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KEY AREAS DESIGN
SUMMER SCHOOL CYCLING CAMP
The Gathering Plaza consists of outdoor café formed by raised planter and highlighted with timber deck to create a sense of security for people who have a short stay. It also functions as a stop point for commuters who pass by. Open lawn designed to provide spaces for conducting various events such as outdoor bike showcase, outdoor cinema, and spaces for cycling camp etc. The lawn area is separated with the cycle way by planting medium shrubs as a barrier for safety consideration.
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KEY AREAS DESIGN
BMX TRAINING
BIKE CARE MASTER CLASS
SUMMER SCHOOL CYCLING CAMP
This area is specially designed for adults who are willing to learn about or improved on their bike maintenance skills with facilities provided. It is located beside the secondary site entrance where links the site with existing pedestrian pathway to allow cyclists easier bring their bikes here and have a safety check out before going to the elevated cycleway. Short wall and tier planting serve as seats for users to have a break. The proposed cycleway is created in two lanes with single direction each for better performance of its functionality and planting as a barrier to prevent cyclists across over. 08
SCHOOL PROJECT 02 “ANGUS - THE REVIVING OASIS” Year: February - September, 2023 Location: Angus, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Softwares: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup Angus will become a new town where is a livable community immersed in nature catering for diversity, equity, as well as sustainability.
Urban edge wetland park perspective view
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PROJECT INFORMATION
MASTERPLAN
SITE ANALYSIS
TYPICAL ROAD DESIGN
The transformation and water management strategies in Angus will taking in place from urban area to urban edge, and finally to rural area where natural wetlands found, which follows the direction of water flow to both South and Eastern Creek. The typical treatments applied are bioswales and permeable paving, constructed wetland and protection of existing natural wetland system.
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DESIGN STRATEGY TYPICAL ROAD WATER TRATEMENTS
TYPICAL WETLAND WATER TRATEMENTS
Various Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) strategies could be applied within urban areas with different sizes of intervention areas in terms of roadside planting and parking areas to maximize the permeable surface and minimize the impact of any flash flooding if happens. They also do help create stable urban ecosystem with diverse biodiversity and strengthern the connection between human and nature.
WETLAND SYSTEM SEASONAL CHANGES
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STRATEGY
MASTERPLANNING Work from home
MASTERPLAN LAYOUT
1st POPULATION DOMINANT GROUP
Young generation
19.1%
Or 75,612 population in Blacktown City are Australian
MEDIAN AGE
34
Elderly group
Greater Sydney : 37 New South Wales: 39 Australia: 38
Walking to work
Medium age group
WORKED AT HOME From 30.6% to
33%
Nature Lightly Programmed
Greater Sydney : 39% New South Wales: 31% Australia: 21%
WINDSOR DOWNS
RIVERSTONE
ECOLOGY HUB
Urban Highly programmed
EDUCATION HUB
MELONBA
Re-establish a cultural landscape with connected circulation network among open spaces in different scales for the engagement of accessing outdoor areas where have a well-defined identity and memorial site experience
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Central Park To tie the community together and create a sense of identity
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Historic It formed part of the Memorial Park to highlight the Angus site history
TOURIST HUB
Ribbon:
HERITAGE HUB
TOWN CENTRE
MARSDEN PARK
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Re-vegetate along the meandering creek corridor as fringe effect with diverse native species for an effective management of flooding and better protection of biodiversity and habitats.
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Waterfront To bring the general public to the waterfront for recreation and education
“Source -Flow - Sink” Water Conceptual framework
>Stage 1 - “Source”
>Stage 2 - “Flow”
>Stage 3 - “Sink”
- Natural wetland:
- Creek revegetation:
- Constructed wetlands: - assist in the physical and biological filtration of water and treating and removing contaminants from stormwater before it reaches waterbody. -WSUD method: protect waterways water quality by improving the quality of water draining from developments. - floodable facility: concern flooding damage in economy and society with resonable use of developemnts’ ground floor and basement.
- mitigate the effects of floods by soaking extra water, holding onto it, or adding it back to the water table. - allowing suspended material in the water to settle to the wetland surface as the roots of wetland plants can bind the accumulated sediments.
- A healthy mixture of trees, shrubs, and ground coverings stabilises bank soils and slows floodwater movement, preventing erosion. - Native well-selected plant species provide shade and debris that keep creeks healthy.
Re-vitalize the waterbody with accessible constructed wetlands at urban interface for minimizing flooding impacts and enhancing urban wastewater quality with support of stable ecosystem services from natural water resource.
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KEY AREA LANDSCAPE LAYOUT RIVERFRONT WETLAND PARK
EXPLODED DIAGRAM
Background: This wetland park is one of the offline wetlands at urban interface which make use of the existing creek corridor. From broad water management design concept, it can be seen as a representative of stage 3 in the “Resource - Flow - Sink” framework. It is located at the South of the Eastern Creek and serve as a backyard of the commercial core, which is mainly accessed by the Angus town centre community.
Key Design Principle: Re-vitalize the waterbody with accessible constructed wetlands at urban interface for minimizing flooding impacts and enhancing urban wastewater quality with support of stable ecosystem services from natural water resource. Design Concept: It consists of three water management zones representing three main strategies to tackle different level flooding events and better achieve an overall flood resilient town.
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AREA ELEVATIONS
>Urban View Sectional Elevation: >While walking in the riverfront wetland park, there is a great transition view from dense greenery to developments, which will create a sense of embracing and calm. The recreation zone is a great place for holding outdoor events and gather the Angus community.
>Park View Sectional Elevation: >While walking or cycling towards the Eastern creek corrdior, diverse plant species will be educating the general public formed by different age groups through viewing, touching, smelling and hearing senses. Along the creek, various habitats will be explored by users and also cultivating their knowledge on importance of biodiversity.
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KEY AREAS DESIGN RESILIENCE - RETENTION
RETENTION ZONE
- RECREATION ZONE
Re-vitalize the waterbody with accessible constructed wetlands at urban interface for minimizing flooding impacts and enhancing urban wastewater quality with support of stable ecosystem services from natural water resource. 15
SCHOOL PROJECT 03 “A LIVING CITY LAB” - Re-imaging Restorative Garden City Upon Urban Acupuncture Year: September, 2023 Location: Campsie, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Softwares: AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup, Rhinoceros, Illustrator A sensitive spot in Campsie Town planning where will be tramsformed to a theme of “Restorative Garden” to welcome and restore both human and nature.
Tranquility garden perspective view
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MASTERPLAN LAYOUT
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PROJECT INFORMATION SITE CONDITION
STRATEGY
KEY CONTEXT - COOKS RIVER CONDITION
> Integrating with micro-mobility hub in Transit Orientated Development (TOD) to engage physical exercise for community health
> Implementing maximized permeable paving and retention systems to restore area from heavy rainfall or urban flash flooding
USUAL CONDITION
> Introducing pocket parks/gardens as urban vegetation morphology to restore people from mental issues and reduce heat loss of buildings
The design area is a sensitive spot located in Campsie urban acupuncture system, which demostrated a “Living City Lab” concept where implementing, testing and representing adaptive small scale interventions in the context of climate change. It will then be transformed into a “Restorative Garden City” which caters people as well as nature and also response to “Health Precinct” proposed in the Campsie master planning at 2039. With appreciation of nature, the site will be carried by design with nature’s energy in terms of wind and water and the third landscape ideas to reduce site energy consumption and contribute to climate action.
DURING FLOOD
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“ENABLE” POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND BENEFITS
OUTCOME
Floodable Cooks River Riverine Spaces 1
Offline constructed wetland
New habitats for pollinators
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Bioretention basin
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Two-stage channel naturalised bank
More than 50% of total PPCPs removed by constructed wetland Wetland is able to capture 78% of ammonia
Bioretention system Maximize storage capacity
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AREA ELEVATIONS
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KEY AREAS DESIGN MICRO-MOBILITY TRANSIT HUB
COMMUNITY GATHERING PLAZA
> Integrating with micro-mobility hub in Transit Orientated Development (TOD) to engage physical exercise for community health - Improved site intersection point road safety with bend-out crossing - Enhanced comfortability of micro-mobility travel with seperate bike lanes and minimized driveway - Engaged micro-mobile participation with micro-mobility hub created as supporting facilities or infrastructure - Wind tunnel effect formed by site local main street planting to cool down design area with prevailing wind
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KEY AREAS DESIGN LINKING POCKET PARK
> Implementing maximized permeable paving and retention systems to restore area from heavy rainfall or urban flash flooding - Incresed local flora and fauna species and site biodiversity richness - Improved site stormwater runoff and reduced pressure for site existing drainage system - Passive and actives outdoor spaces for public education on Water Sensitive Urban Design - Collected rainwater stored underground as hydrology for future reuse at site
> Introducing pocket parks/gardens as urban vegetation morphology to restore people from mental issues and reduce heat loss of buildings - Sufficient softscape areas for passive and active recreation/refuge - Well-organized different community and commercial activities for Campsie active living - Increased design plot surface permeability and biodiversity - Small scale parks set up around buildings to cool down the built area 22
INTERNSHIP PROJECT 05 SHELLHARBOUR AMITY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND Year: November, 2023 Location: Kiama, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Softwares: AutoCAD Natural and safe play are the main aim for creating outdoor playscape under limited budget and site area.
Site boundary and context / location
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CONCEPT DESIGN STAGE PRECEDENT IMAGE
LIGHT BLUE RUBBER SOFT FALL TUNNEL UNDERNEATH THE MOUND
Mound shape and form with consistent guiding paving design
DARK BLUE RUBBER SOFT FALL
PROPOSED TREE Tunnel underneath integrated with mounds design
PROPOSED TREE FOR SHADE
2.53MX1.26MX1.97M CALYPSO
SETTING OUT POINT
Circular paving and sandstone block boulders design where adjacent to pathway
SETTING OUT POINT
1.70MX0.07MX0.32M COMPOSITE TIMBER BALANCE BEAM
1.5M SQUARE TRAMPOLINE
Aquatic and marine theme paving color and feature element
PROGRAMMED ACTIVITY
SETTING OUT POINT
RUBBER SOFT FALL AT VARIOUS HEIGHT
SETTING OUT POINT 8.22MX3.28MX0.37M SLACKLINE
Calypso - J2604
SANDSTONE BLOCK AS BOUNDARY
EXISTING TREE DEVELOPED TO TIMBER SEATING
SANDSTONE BLOCK AS BOUNDARY
Square trampoline R34-ETP-000
Slackline - J5910
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORK
Photography skill provides a efficient way to explore and record people’s lives in terms of light and shade, human scale in between of buildings with various heights, which might inspire us in our future outdoor spaces design.
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SKETCHES/PAINTINGS
Freehand sketching is one of the important skills should be trained and further developed as an aspiring landscape architect. Painting always requires strong observation in color combination & helps train to improve the insights in color coordination..
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