Reframing Bamboo Forest Management through Community-Based Strategies in Fuxing
Fuxing, Taoyuan, Taiwan May 2025
Fuxing, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Building Community Synergy Through Waterway
Rochor River, Singapore December 2024
Chiang Mai, Thailand May 2024
Bamboo Ecology
Doi Suthep-pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand Design Strategies
Ting Kau, Hong Kong December 2023
Threat Assessment of Chindwin River Basin, Laos
Forest as "Non-Commodity"
Planting Design
Kwan Tong Promenade Design Details
Master Plan
Harbor Promenade
Waterfront Plaza
Site Lidar Scan
Site Design
FROM PASSIVE TO ACTIVE: 01
Reframing Bamboo Forest Management through Community-Based Strategies in Fuxing
This project explores bamboo forest governance in Fuxing, Taiwan, where policy-driven abandonment has led to ecological degradation and cultural disconnection. By centering Indigenous Atayal knowledge and community participation, the project proposes three landscape strategies—reframed ecotourism, diversified agroforestry, and a knowledge production system. These interventions restore ecological function, empower local agency, and create sustainable economies. Grounded in tradition but adaptive to change, the project offers a replicable model for climate resilience and Indigenous-led conservation, bridging policy, culture, and ecology.
Type: Individual Work
Location: Fuxing, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Studio: Landscape Thesis
Instructor: Vincci Mak (wsvmak@hku.hk)
Date: May 2025
RIVERS OF CONNECTION 02
Building Community Synergy Through Waterway
Rivers of Connection addresses the ecological and social challenges of the Rochor River, aligning with Singapore’s “City in Nature” vision. It proposes revitalizing the river through accessibility improvements, naturalization, and green space activation. The project aims to restore biodiversity, enhance community engagement, and create a sustainable urban ecosystem. Ultimately, it serves as a model for nature-based urban design, fostering stronger connections between people and the environment.
Type: Individual Work
Location: Rochor River, Singapore
Studio: MLA Design Studio 3
Instructor: Zhihang LUO (luozh@hku.com)
Date: December 2024
URBAN SYSTEMS
River Network
Transportation Network
Green Space Network
STUDY AREA A: BUKIT TIMAH AREA
STUDY AREA B: SINGAPORE BOTANICAL GARDENS
OVERALL STRATEGY
EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR STUDY AREA A & B
PROPOSED METHODS
BEFORE AND AFTER PERSPECTIVES OF ROCHOR RIVER
A - A'
SECTION
SECTION B - B'
"THE GLOBAL IN THE LOCAL"
Glocalizing Forest Conservation through a Community Seed Bank at Ban Mae Sa Mai
This project reflects on the practical and ethical challenges faced by the nursery at Ban Mae Sa Mai, established by the Forest Restoration Research Unit of Chiang Mai University (FORRU-CMU). It proposes transforming the nursery into a community seed bank and explores an alternative forest conservation framework through the lens of glocalization. The project’s objectives include preserving plant species, improving educational programs, and establishing stronger connections with global conservation networks and agendas. Ultimately, it aims to implement impactful conservation practices that benefit both local and global communities.
Type: Individual Work
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Studio: MLA Design Studio 2
Instructor: Xiaoxuan LU (xxland@hku.hk)
Date: May 2024
HISTORY OF FORESTS IN THAILAND
DOI SUTHEP-PUI NATIONAL PARK, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
BAN MAE SA MAI (BMSM) COMMUNITY MAP FORRU'S FRAMEWORK SPECIES METHODS
THE NEGLECTED MULTIDIMENSIONAL VALUES OF SEEDS
COLLABORATION WITH BMSM
Multidimensional Values of Seeds
THE BMSM NURSERY & PROPOSED COMMUNITY SEED BANK
SECTION B-B' - AN ALTERNATIVE FOREST CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK
Bischofia javanica
Multifaceted Species Garden
FROM EDGE TO INTERACTION
Connecting Campus and Communities
The site is located at the intersection of my university campus and a residential community, separated by Wushan Road. I found that the main problem is the lack of access to public facilities for external residents and the unmet requirements of students on campus for study and recreation. I divided the site into open, semi-open and private areas and replaced the original fencing with soft separation such as trees, lawns and shrubs. The project will allow students to study and socialise and meet the requirements of off-campus residents who require green space. The design will focus on the site's potential at the intersection to provide a new infrastructure for multiple stak eholders.
Type: Individual Work
Location: South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
Studio: Competition Subject
Instructor: Nvxian LI (linvxian@scau.edu.cn)
Date: June 2022
SITE ANALYSIS
QUESTIONNAIRE
SECTION
DESIGN SYSTEMS OUTDOOR THEATER & KITE LAWN
THE LEARNING AREA
REVITALIZING TING KAU PARK
Enhancing Connectivity and Coastal Recreation in Ting Kau
The design revitalizes the park under Ting Kau Bridge, enhancing its connectivity and recreational potential. Currently lacking diverse facilities, the park will be transformed into an inviting public space for locals and visitors. Three functional zones are introduced: the Waterfront Activity Zone, featuring tiered seating, performance areas, and adaptable waterfront steps; the Recreation Centre, offering flexible community spaces; and the Natural Community Garden, where residents can grow plants and share knowledge. By improving accessibility and diversifying activities, the project aims to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that connects the surrounding beaches and meets the daily needs of various user groups.
Type: Individual Work
Location: Ting Kau, Hong Kong
Studio: MLA Design Studio 1
Instructor: Chao REN (renchao@hku.hk)
Date: December 2023
EXISTING
USER INTERVIEW
DESIGN STRATEGY
DETAILED PLANS DESIGN SECTIONS
VIBRANT LIFE: BUSTLING ACTIVITIES AT THE JOYFUL SQUARE
PHYSICAL MODELS
06 COASTAL RUNNER'S OASIS
Type: Individual Work
Location: Ting Kau, Hong Kong
Studio: MLA Design Studio 1
Instructor: Chao REN (renchao@hku.hk)
Date: October 2023
Project Statement
The primary users identified are runners who frequent the coastal road, where I observed a critical lack of designated warm-up and rest areas. Many runners were seen using roadside guardrails as makeshift warm-up spots, posing serious safety risks. Additionally, long-distance runners from a nearby coastal park, located 7 kilometers away, had no proper resting points, often resorting to sitting on pedestrian overpasses.
These observations reveal a pressing need for dedicated facilities to support both short and long-distance runners. By introducing well-equipped warm-up zones and strategically placed rest areas along the route, we can enhance runner safety, support their physical preparation and recovery, and ultimately improve the overall running experience.
07 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS COLLECTION
Type: Group Work with Yumeng LI
Location: Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
Course: Landscape Technology 2
Instructor: Ivan VALIN (ivalin@hku.hk)
Date: April 2024
LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY
Type: Individual Work
Location: HKU, Hong Kong
Course: Landscape Technology 1
Instructor: Gavin COATES (gscoates@hku.hk)
Date: December 2023
LANDSCAPE PLANTS & ECOLOGY
Type: Individual Work
Location: Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Course: Landscape Plants & Ecology 1
Instructor: Gavin COATES (gscoates@hku.hk)
Date: May 2024
08 LANDSCAPE RESEARCH COLLECTION
Type: Group Work with Jingyao WANG & Adrian AU
Location: Great Bay Area, China
Course: Landscape History & Theory 2
Instructor: Ashley KELLY (askelly@hku.hk)
Date: May 2024
POTENTIAL FOREST FIRE DANGER MAP OF HONG KONG
Type: Individual Work
Location: Hong Kong
Course: Landscape Media
Instructor: Bin CHEN (binley.chen@hku.hk)
Date: December 2023
INTEGRATING TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL TRENDS FOR DYNAMIC THREAT ASSESSMENT IN THE CHINDWIN RIVER BASIN
