WANG Wenhao portfolio for UCL

WANG WENHAO

PORTFOLIO

Selected work from 2021-2023 Bachelor of Engineering of Tianjin University Apply for Master of Landscape Architecture program in UCL

Table of Contents

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SILO GREEN FACTORY Landscape Design For BrownÞeld Redevelopment

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SLOPE DANCE Landscape Restoration Design For Abandoned Quarries

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HAIHE PARK Sustainable Water Management Design For Urban Park

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GREEN ARROW INDERPASS PARK Landscape Design For Urban Space Revitalization

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OTHER WORKS Phoenix: Destruction and Rebirth Land Art Through Time and Memory

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SURVEYING AND MAPPING BEHAI PARK Mapping of old buildings Beijing

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01 SILO GREEN FACTORY

FLOWCHART OF CEMENT PRODUCTION PROCESS

Landscape Design For BrownÞeld Redevelopment Location: Shanghai, China Area: 5.1ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work

Abandoned Silos

TIme: 9/2023-11/2023 Instructor: Liu Tongtong

Overgrowth of Plants

China

Shanghai

Soil contamination

East Sea

After raw materials are extracted, they are crushed into grave.

Rocks are transported, and then stored in warehouses.

Workshop

SITE Industrial rust belt

Grind Industries

Green Riverside belt

Farmland Railway

Huangpu River

through the process of calcination, cement clinker is produced.

The Þnished product is transported to the dock.

Preserved buildings

Shipping

Roads

HISTORY OF HUANGPU INDUSTRIAL RUST BELT

1895 Companies extensively

set up factories along the Huangpu River.

Storage Rotary Kiln

1970s The industrial zone turned into

ISSUE

Mixing and Equalization Bed Discharge

the 'industrial rust belt,' with most buildings vacant.

Dust NOx

Silos

Vine Plants

Storehouse 1930s The industrial belt along the river gradually prospered.

2023 The natural environment

Pb, Cr, Sn

started to reclaim the area.

Abandoned Silos

SO2

Soil contamination

Trees

Shrubs

Overgrowth of Plants

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STRATEGY: THE REWILDING OF THE CEMENT FACTORY

DESIGN PROCESS DIAGRAM Issue

Concept

Strategy

Measures

Enhancing species diversity Industrial Pollution

Soil contamination

Soil puriÞcation micro-terrain Rewilding of the factory

Overgrowth of Plants

Abandoned Silos

Vertical greening Alleviating the urban heat island effect

Natural overgrowth

Low space utilization

Purifying contaminated soil

Digital disconnect

Reconnecting people and nature

Bird tower Extreme sports Botanical garden

Improving mental health

STRATEGY DIAGRAM

Dealing with pollution

Excavating heavily contaminated subsoil and stockpiling it at the ground surface for further pollution treatment.

Determining underground spaces

Determining the main loop based on the entrances and exits and distinguishing between the aboveground and underground portions.

Silos conversion

Functionally and ecologically renovating the abandoned silo.

Rewilding

Modifying the terrain and controlling the natural planting for the wild transformation of the factory.

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MASTERPLAN SYSTEM EXPLOSION DIAGRAM

0 5 10

1

2

4

3

10

20

50

Buildings

1. Entrance 2. Subterranean Atrium 3. Skate Area 4. Sports Silos 5. Walkway Platform 6 .Vertical greening silos 7.Bird Tower 8. Submerged Plaza 9. Wildßower Meadow 10.Intereactive Silos Ground Floor

5

6 7

Basement Floor

9

8

Overall Model

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STRATEGY: SILOS CONVERSION SECTION OF VERTICAL GREENING

SECTION OF BRID TOWER Rainwater Harversting Equipement Ventilation Shaft Silo Framework Drainage Pipe

Bird's Nest Crops Cultivation Skylight Windows

Climbing Frame

Vine Plant

Collection Net

Pathway Spiral Pathway

SECTION OF INTERACTIVE SILO Section A-A Section B-B Section C-C

Section A-A

Section B-B

Section C-C 4

PALNT LAYOUT

PLAN LAYOUT CHART Vertical Greening

Bird Tower

Soil puriÞcation micro-terrain

Wildlife earthworms snails

Butterßy

Bee

Dragonßy

Vegetables

Spider

Lizard

Magpie

Swallow

Crow

Viburnum

Honeysuckle

Blackthorn

Pigeon

hoopoe

Butterßy

Bee

Pigeon

Crow

Lyland cypress

Lizard

squirrel hedgehog

rabbit

Butterßy

Amorpha Wild Rose fruticosa

Juniper

Blueberry

Serviceberry

Red Osier Dogwood

Sunßower Rudbeckia Lavender

Sage

Dianthus

Bee

Shrub Tomato

Pea

Green Onions

Celery

Mint

Rosemary

Cilantro

Thyme

beetroot

Herbs & ßowers Sage

Lavender Switchgrass Dianthus Sunßowers Coneßowers

Amaranthaceae

Tree Populus

Acer

Chinese cypress

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

CO2 NO2

H2O NO

PLANT DEGRADUTION PROCESS

SO4 NO NO3 NH4 CO2 S

PO3

PO4 HCO3

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URBAN ACTIVITIES: LANDSCAPE SEQUENCES

8 Wildßower Meadow 6

8

7

1

5

2 3

4

6

Digital Discharge Silo

7 Vitality Sports Zone

5 Rewilding Silo Area

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Terraced Plaza

3 Subterranean Atrium 2 The underground courtyard junction 1 The Underground cave Entrance 6

SITE SPECIFIC TEXTURES

02 SLOPE DANCE

Rotation

Landscape Restoration Design For Abandoned Quarries

Track Marks

Linear Motion

TIme: 10/2023-12/2023 Instructor: Wang Hongcheng

Bucket

Excavations

Location: Linyi, China Area: 135 ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work

Waste Stone Management

Waste stone material Slope Re-Greening

Excavation direction

QUARRYING PROCESS

Arc dining traces

Substantial economic input Large mineral resources

OPPORTUNITY: REUSING LOCAL LOGISTICS RESOURCES PP Woven bag: 860 000 000 pieces Shredding

160°C-166°C

Adhesive tape: Mining is accelerating Low rate of re-greening

HOW TO FIND A NEW ECONOMIC MODEL FOR QUARRY RECLAMATION? NEW MODEL ?

1,700 000 kilometers

Mixture

Polypropylene Particles Unit A

Foam plastic: 290 000 000 pieces

Remolding 100°C-150°C open-cell treatment

Thermal insulation Filtering mixtures Unit B

Open-cell EPS Carton 990 000 pieces

China

Ecological Problem

Shandong Province

Generate Fix

000

shredding and boiling

Economic BeneÞt

Nutrient supplement

Paper Fertilizer

Unit C

LOCAL CASH CROP: YEALLOW PEACH TREE

Aesthetic appeal Peach blossoms bloom , offering a picturesque view

Fermentation Yellow peach

Pit in use

SITE

Abandoned pit Economic input

Composting bin

Straw and stalks

Yellow peach tree

Leaves Organic matter Paper Fertilizer

Carton

Abandoned open pit Mountain Bodies of water Railway National highway

Drainage The terrain ensures good drainage

Sunlight and ventilation The terrain ensures ample sunlight and ventilation

Soil Drought-resistant, Tolerant to poor soil Prevent soil erosion

Economic beneÞts

Mar.-Apr.

Peach trees grow quickly.

Yield 248,000 RMB per ha

Jun.-Sep.

Yellow Peach Tree 7

HOW TO DEFINE DIFFERENT SLOPE UNITS? FRAMEWORK Activities

Mine pits

Existing Mine Pit Ruin Mountain Excavation

0°-15° Waste stone material

Unit A

15°-30°

Unit B

30°

Unit C

Wheat Field Yellow Peach Trees Geocell slope

Environmental Education Economic BeneÞts Ecological Conservation

Logistics waste

METHODOLOGIE: Slope

Grid division

Excavation

Proposing Phase

Mode A Plain (0°-15°)

Grid division

Excavation

Unit A

Activity Platform

Unit B

Peach Tree Mode

Unit C

Geocell Mode

Mode B

Medium (15°-30°)

Grid division

Excavation

Mode C

Steep ( >30°)

Grid division

Excavation

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MASTER PLAN This transformation project will not only enhance the region's tourism appeal but also promote the sustainable development of local agriculture, offering a unique and enjoyable venue for the community and visitors.

Streamlining Flow

Tackling Terrain

Slope management

Managing Mine Pits

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Activity Node 0 25 50

100

200M

9 8

7

Road Network

5

6 11

Farmland

3

10

4

Mine Remediation

2 1

1.Lakeside Platform 2.Cliff Walkpath 3.Peach Orchard Slope 4.Serene Quarry Lake 5.Stone Beach Slope 6.Grassy Slope

7.Forest Recreation Zone 8.Forest Cycling Trail 9.Water Sports Zone 10Field Recreation Zone 11.Wheat Field Zone

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Contour Line

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SLOPE PROTECTION RENOVATION SPECIFICS Slope ClassiÞcation After the implementation of the 'reuse' module in the slope protection renovation, there have been substantial improvements in erosion control, vegetation restoration, and drainage, leading to a signiÞcant enhancement of the overall slope protection system.

Unit A Slope< 15° Unit B 15° < Slope 30° Unit C Slope> 30°

NODE PROFILE MACRO Unit A Slope> 30°

Unit B 15° < Slope 30°

Unit C Slope< 15°

Yellow Peach Tree Poplar tree

Tall Fescue

Ryegrass

Composting Bin Geocells

Precipitation

Precipitation

Activity Platform

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

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03

GREEN ARROW INDERPASS PARK

Landscape Design For Urban Space Revitalization

Residential Area

Location: Tianjin, China Area: 0.7ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work

Xintai Viaduct Due to the complex trafÞc on the road it crosses, many parts become elevated bridges

Industrial park

TIme: 2/2021-4/2021 Instructor: Hu YIke

Commercial Center

Hotel As cities continue to grow and populations expand, the construction of elevated bridges has become a pivotal measure to improve urban trafÞc ßow.

SITE

However, the construction of elevated bridges also comes with some potential hazards. Elevated bridges may sever urban communities, leading to a weakening of social connections and constraining residents' sense of space.

ISSUE It's too dark; I don't want to walk here.

Residential Area

School Residential Area Residential Area

VIADUCT SYSTEM IN TIANJIN

Lack of safety: The bridge is too closed and lacks light, which keeps women and children away from the area.

It is hard to get back home.

China

Railway

Disrupt Connectivity: The area around the bridge is cut off by the wall it was built with, disrupting connectivity on one side.

Tianjin

Site

Residential Area

This could have been a great recreational area.

Viaduct

Functionally Disused: With no clear designated purpose, as a neglected space, everyone wants to utilize this area.

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FROM CHAOS TO AN EQUAL AND SAFE PLAYING SPACE AERIAL VIEW

Public Sports Area: The Þrst node upon entering from the north offers a variety of activities to engage in.

Skateboarding Area: Skateboarding enthusiasts bring vibrancy and attraction to the site.

STRATEGIES Break Boundary

Functional Crossßow

Enhancement of green spaces

Lounge Area: A small store and ample seating may entice passersby to enter from both sides of the viaduct.

The Relaxation Oasis : The quiet part, where citizens can take a brief break from city.

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MASTERPLAN EXPLODED DIAGRAM

Under-bridge activity nodes, basketball court, and triangular seating area.

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Viaduct 0

10

20

50M

1

Rest Area 6

Under-bridge activity nodes, integrated skateboard area.

2

7

Activity Space

3

The quiet Relaxation Oasis triangular seating area under the green forest.

Green Space

4

Road System

Open green space area, open skateboard area.

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1. Walkway 2. Public Sports Area 3. Skateboarding Area 4. Multifunctional Lounge Area 5. Skating Bowl 6. Grass Hill 7. Relaxation Oasis

Design

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LANDSCAPE NODE DETAIL

Bridge Piers L-shaped Steel Concrete Base Cement Mortar Waterproof

Concrete Base

Cement Bricks

Concrete Base Cement Mortar Waterproof Cement Mortar Gravel

Gravel Subgrade

UNDER-BRIDGE DRAINAGE GAP

Wooden Seat Topsoil Layer

Cement Mortar Concrete Base Gravel Layer

Subgrade

Subgrade

RAMPS TERRAIN

PAVING AND BENCH POOL

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04

HAIHE PARK

DIAGNOSIS OF THE SITE

ISSUE

Sustainable Water Management Design For Urban Park

Ecological Destruction

Location: Tianjin, China Area: 4.1ha Nature of Project: Academic Individual Work TIme: 6/2022-11/2022 Instructor: Zhang Lei

WATER DEGRADATION OF HAIHE RIVER

YongDing New River

TrafÞc and circulation Chaos

TIanjin Core CIty Zone Surrounding Activity Needs

Metro line Commercial Area Tianjin Binhai Industrial Area Cultural Area

Haihe River

Green Space

DEVELOPMENT OF HAIHE RIVER The invaders established nine foreign concessions, leading to a signiÞcant increase in construction activities.

Chemical Pollution Discharge into the River

Economic Boost

The local residents make a living through Þshing and shipping, promoting the sustainable development of the canal.

Fishery

1860

Transport

1900

Severe Flooding Companies lease along the river

After the founding of the country, the industrial sector experienced robust development.

1963

1974

Ecological Degradation

A more sustainable, environmentally-friendly form of urban activity needs to be discovered and incorporated into urban parks.

Environmental Damage

2004

Fixed Water Level

2022

Exploring New Urban Activities 14

PROPOSAL GENERATION STRATEGIES

MASTERPLAN

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1. Micro-topography 2. Kids playground 3. Sunny lawn

1. Enhancement of vertical and longitudinal connectivity.

4. Multicolored Flower Belt

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5. Entrance Plaza 6. The Terrace 7. Water Mirror 1

3

8. Reedbed Sanctuary

1

9. Tidal Marshland

4

12

2

2. Moving parking to an underground area and connected to the neighboring entrance.

10. Quagmire Cove

2

11. Landscape Bridge 12. Observation Deck

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13. Lowland Oasis

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14. Tranquil Pond 15. Visitor Activity Center

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16. Bend Valley 16

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3. Establish pedestrian-friendly streets by prohibiting vehicles on the site.

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8

9

10

12 11 4. Addressing the site's height variations and the waterfront slope.

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE Art Gallery Activity Center 5. A series of wetlan restorations to make a portion of the water usable.

Bus station

Micro-terrain

Ecological Habitat

Dining

water Entertainment Flower belt Low Flow Channel

6. Ensuring animals have sufÞcient space without human intervention.

Slow Lane

Wetland & Water Cycle

Water Mirror

Terrasse

Ecological Destruction

Underground Parking Lot

Slow Lane

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WATER PURAFICATION PROCESS River

Sedimentation Tanks

Pumping Station

Stage 2

Stage 1 Integrated Plant PuriÞcation

Stage 1

Stage 2

Heavy Metal Purification

Stage 3

Stage 3 Water PuriÞcation by Aeration Droplets

Stage 4

Recycling pond

Nutrient PuriÞcation

Water Quality Stabilization Zone

Stage 4

After the introduction of a water puriÞcation system, including natural methods such as plant Þltration and ecological wetlands, the water quality along the park embankment is ensured, completing the sequence as people progressively approach the river from the city.

PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF URBAN ACTIVITIES Entrance Space

Fountain Square

Leisure Steps

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MAQUETTE PERFORMANCE

MAQUETTE OF WETLAND

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Other Works

Phoenix Destruction and Rebirth Land Art Through Time and Memory Location: Bordeaux, France Area: 20 Nature of Project: Academic Group Work TIme: 3/2022 Instructor: Jean-François Rodriguez

In a forgotten small French village, we decided to do something in the forest to draw attention to ourselves. We asked it to be respectful of the environment, time, and memory...We found two trees that had been toppled by the wind; their roots contorted and their trunks vanished. Some plants and insects had formed their own ecology within the roots.

So, we cleared the vegetation between them to highlight the two counting trees. And we transformed them.

One of them emphasized its state of decay by adding more branches; the other made it more vibrant by adding moss and inserting wildßowers.

Gently transforming nature, setting them apart from true nature, that is our goal. Time will breathe new life into this phoenix

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Other Works

SURVEYING AND MAPPING BEHAI PARK Mapping of old buildings Beijing Location: Beijin, China Nature of Project: Academic Group Work TIme: 7/2020-9/2020 Instructor: ZHANG Fengwu

The internship for mapping traditional Chinese architecture that we conducted in the summer of 2020. My task was to make a comprehensive plan of the North Sea Yi Fangshan Park. After three days of on-site sketches and over 20 days of sketching and reÞning, we began the machine drawing. This internship experience enhanced my CAD skills, as well as my ability to envision space, perceive it, and observe intricate details.

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