landscape achitecture portfolio 2015

Table of Contents Design Studio Projects03-18

Practical Design Projects19-30

Digital Graphic Illustration31-42

Design Documentation43-44

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Practical Design Projects19-30

Digital Graphic Illustration31-42

Design Documentation43-44

Hobbies45-52

DOB17/6/1990

Address106 Elizabeth st, Christchurch

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Phone64 02108258266

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Education2013 - April 2015Bachelor (Honours) Landscape Architecture, Lincoln University, New Zealand

2008 - 2012Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Shan Dong Agricultural University, China

ExperienceLandscape Designer & Graphic Designer (Part time)Trid Design StudioFeburary 2015 -- Present

Board Member & Landscape DesignerChina-Christchurch Sister City CommitteeApril 2014 – Present

Freelance translator Christchurch City CouncilJanuary 2015 - Present

University Graduate RepresentiveAMiLA, 2015 Summer Intensive WorkshopMelbourne, AUSJanuary, 2015 – Feburary, 2015

Garden Designer & Graphic DesignerSelf-employedApril 2014 – February 2015

Gardener Assistant (fixed term)Christchurch City Council Botanic GardenNovember 2014 – January 2015

Sales Assistant (fixed term)Oderings Garden CentreSeptember 2014 – January 2015

Landscape Architecture intern (fixed term)Boffa Miskell Ltd Shanghai OfficeNovember 2013 – January 2014

Graphic Designer (fixed term)Faye Homes, New ZealandMay 2013 – January 2014

Information InvestigatorLincoln Environment TrustJuly 2013 – September 2013

Awards2013 Design for Conservation -- First Prize on Site/Landscape/Architecture category

2014 Ellerslie Flower Show Silver Medal Award -- on National Flower Bed Competition category

2014 New Zealand Sister City Award-- on Best Cultural Sport or Recreation Project category

ProgramsAutoCADVectorworks

SketchupRhino

ArtlantisLumionV-ray

PhotoshopCorel PainterIllustratorInDesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

SpecialsSketching

Hand Rendering

Graphic Design

ArchitectureRendering

Model Making

Photo-graphy

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ExperienceLandscape Designer & Graphic Designer (Part time)Trid Design StudioFeburary 2015 -- Present

Board Member & Landscape DesignerChina-Christchurch Sister City CommitteeApril 2014 – Present

Freelance translator Christchurch City CouncilJanuary 2015 - Present

University Graduate RepresentiveAMiLA, 2015 Summer Intensive WorkshopMelbourne, AUSJanuary, 2015 – Feburary, 2015

Garden Designer & Graphic DesignerSelf-employedApril 2014 – February 2015

Gardener Assistant (fixed term)Christchurch City Council Botanic GardenNovember 2014 – January 2015

Sales Assistant (fixed term)Oderings Garden CentreSeptember 2014 – January 2015

Landscape Architecture intern (fixed term)Boffa Miskell Ltd Shanghai OfficeNovember 2013 – January 2014

Graphic Designer (fixed term)Faye Homes, New ZealandMay 2013 – January 2014

Information InvestigatorLincoln Environment TrustJuly 2013 – September 2013

ReferenceAndrew KingBoffa Miskell Ltd Shanghai officeLandscape Architect, PrincipalEmail: [email protected]: +64 0277032443Address: Rm209, 519Jumen Rd Shanghai, Zip:200023 PR China

Jeremy HeadJeremy Head Landscape Architect LtdLandscape Architect, Major Design TutorEmail: [email protected]: +64 021308 048 Address: Level 2 68 Oxford Tce Christchurch 8081, New Zealand

Tracey OwerTracey Ower Landscape Architects LtdLandscape Architect, Major Design TutorEmail: [email protected]: +64 033294611Mobile: +64 0211865059

Dave AdamsonChristchurch China Sister Cities CommitteeDeputy ChairEmail: [email protected]: +64 033891376Address: 36a Mackenzie Ave, Roimata, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

Rod CameronKCB Deputy ChairpersonKNZB Zone 4 Representative and Board MemberEmail: [email protected]: +64 033323011Address: PO Box 29 491, Fendalton, Christchurch 8540, New Zealand

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School Design Studio Projects

This is a collection of my most valued work completed during my education at Landscape Architecture School in Lincoln University.

The Sports, The Spirit--Could New Zealand ever host the Commonwealth

Games again?

INTRODUCTIONName// The Sports, The Spirit - The Combined Area of Nga Puna Wai and Canterbury Agricultural ParkLocation // ChristchurchYear // 2014Project // Major Design 2014, Lincoln University, NZ

Christchurch, the city on the rise, could be NZ’s best choice city for the Games in about 12 years. The need to create new stadiums and sports facilities to replace those damaged by the earthquake, and the eagerness for reviving the city economy, the establishment of the sports hub, is a perfect opportunity, to help Christchurch secure national and international fixtures, and bring the city back to life.

The Site

The February 2011ChristchurchEarthquake

The Central City Red Zone & The Blooming of the Southwestern Area

Overall VisionTo host a great Games with iconic New Zealand image in a great city leaving great impression and long lasting benefits for Christchurch,

Canterbury, New Zealand and the Commonwealth.

Site IntroductionThe combined Agricultural park and Reserve area comprises 86 hectares for Nga Puna Wai and 42 hectares for Canterbury Agriculture Park, ac-counting for the loss of land due to the building of motorway.

The Agricultural Area is a facility of major importance to the regional economy and is where Canterbury hosts its annual A&P Show, run by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pas-toral Association (A&P Association)

The Reserve Area generally has an open rural landscape character, with recreational space often being used for grazing.

Key Interventions-- Sports Event Centre: provide various events venue during the Games peaking days-- Athlete Track: provide world class performing track for athletes -- Flag Plaza: provide welcoming formal gateway, and recognition of competing countries--Athletes village: provide high-standard accommodation facility for attending athletes. -- Agricultural Museum: set an agriculture learning base to celebrate Canterbury agricultural culture-- Community Garden: provide social communicating and garden learning space for increasing residential communities. --Wigram Retention Basin: improve the stormwater quality prior to discharge into Heathcote River

Goal One-- to establish the sports hub for celebrating the great 2026 Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Objective One-- to attract the best athletes to compete in a technically excellent, world class, friendly Commonwealth Games.Objective Two-- to provide sufficient accommodation with wholesome serving facilities for athletes and games staffObjective Three-- to establish the unique New Zealand style Games with iconic Canterbury Agricultural culture

Goal Two-- to establish the agricultural and educational park accentuating the robust Canterbury agricultural culture that both focus on education and recre-ation

Objective One-- to develop a high standard of facilities and infrastructure stag-ing some major annual events and weekly based activities.Objective Two-- to establish the site as an agricultural educational centre to promote agricultural industry development. Objective Three-- to encourage the communication within Southwestern com-munities through community garden etc.

Goal Three-- to establish “The Combined Area of Nga Puna Wai and Canterbury Agricultural Park” as a place to be enhancing the special ecological character and identity of this area.

Objective One-- to retain the rural open space landscape character by protecting and enhancing native plantings surrounding Heathcote Corridor and Wigram Retention Basin.Objective Two-- to improve the stormwater quality from catchments within and upstream of site by enhancing the Wigram retention basin functionObjective Three-- to achieve a green ecosystem site to complement the other representative protected ecosystems of Christchurch.

The Combined Areaof Nga Puna Wai andCanterburyAgricultural Park onCity Context

Birdview of the Existing Combined Area of Nga PunaWai and CanterburyAgricultural Park The Master plan of

Combined Area of Nga PunaWai and CanterburyAgricultural Park

Major Green Space in Christchurch

Major Proposed Sports Facility in Christchurch

developed water feature

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Key Interventions-- Sports Event Centre: provide various events venue during the Games peaking days-- Athlete Track: provide world class performing track for athletes -- Flag Plaza: provide welcoming formal gateway, and recognition of competing countries--Athletes village: provide high-standard accommodation facility for attending athletes. -- Agricultural Museum: set an agriculture learning base to celebrate Canterbury agricultural culture-- Community Garden: provide social communicating and garden learning space for increasing residential communities. --Wigram Retention Basin: improve the stormwater quality prior to discharge into Heathcote River

Staging Plan

Diagrammatic Illustration

Stage One--By 2016

-- enhance the existing agri-business zoning facility-- establish basic circulation network-- improving existing perimeter walking track-- improving existing Wigram basin performance

-- develop three key nodes: the athletes sports fields, the event centre, the agricultural museum. -- develop secondary circulation network-- develop major recreational playground-- extend existing Wigram basin--establish athletes village-- improving existing Wigram basin performance

-- finish key nodes’ construc-tion-- establish minor playground on overall site-- establish minor pedestrian trails.-- improving existing Wigram basin performance

StageTwo--By 2020

Stage Three--By 2025

Functional Zoning

Circulation Pattern

Green Infrastructure

Blue Infrastructure

landmarks

arterial networks

Central native green system

developed Wigram retention basin

secondary significant area

secondary network

riparian green system

Heathcote river

tertiary significant area

minor pedestrain link

shelterbelt green system



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Sheltered seating& fountain

Terraced open show ground illumination

Central terraced water feature

Arterial driveway

Intermedia Plan - Event Centre

Artistic birdview of events centre

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Intermedia Plan IntroductionThe central precinct is located on the end of the central pedestrian axis, and in the middle of the overall combined area. This precinct will form one of the largest event venues of the Christchurch 2026 Commonwealth Games. It will mainly incorporate the sports event centre, flag plaza, open show ground and

extended Wigram basin & wetland, within a well-established landscape setting. These recreational facilities will continue to operate on a daily and

special event basis.

Sports Event CentreIconic image-- the major architectural structure has three stories, with the top level functioning as a green roof garden. The overall image of the building is inspired by the typical Canterbury Agricultural Silo -- the cylindrical, upright outline with durable corrugated steel, which will imply the robust Canterbury agriculture context to visitors from all over the world. Semi-open space-- Northern part of the building is facing the natural wetland, which provides a great chance for visitors to interact with nature. Commercial space-- the building will host commercial retail, restaurant, cafes, functional space, etc, for multi-functional purposes.

Flag PlazaSense of events-- the major pedestrian space will be featured by vivid competing countries flags, which offers the most common impression of large international sports events.Grid pattern-- the basic layout and paving pattern of the plaza is inspired by agricultural crop paddocks (patchwork effect of Canterbury Plains), giving a sense of agricultural setting, and also providing a formal feeling for the majestic sports event. Friendly pedestrian space-- four elements are generally making up this three dimensional public space-strips of turf, timber seating, water space, and human-scale shrubs and trees. Those repeating components create abundant interesting lingering and gathering space for visitors during the peak season of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Riparian WalkwayNo.8 Wire mentality-- the distinctive water sculpture is located at the focal point along the walkway, which is inspired by the NO. 8 rural fencing wire mentality, and illustrates a typical mentality of New Zealanders referring to the creativity and ingenuity they exude. This element is also well represented in the great Commonwealth Games Spirit.Water treatment-- the tiered rain gardens, which are featured by abundant native plants, create a functional water treatment system, and will control the excess runoffs.

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Overall view from water feature

Platform seating area at night

Overall view from water feature at night

Platform seating area

Illuminating plan Riparian Walkway & Rain Garden Plan

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Riparian Walkway & Rain Garden Plan IntroductionThis riparian walking space is featured by several curving pathways, repeating

platforms, and tiered rain gardens. The water area space acts as a relaxing background for the central plaza space, thus the main feeling from here is

quite relaxing and soothing. At the same time, this area also begins the natural discovery trail through the riparian forest along the man-made basin and

wetland.

--Wood PlatformRhythm-- every platform acts as the point of emphasis, by using different types of paving, seating, etc. The repetitive rhythm of those creates an obvious sequence, carrying viewer’s eyes smoothly from the tiered rain gardens to the riparian grove in the distance.Composition-- several gabion furniture items provide seating spaces, the gabion box next to the seat is filled with glass bottles and has installed internal lighting. The gabion cage is used as a small plant container for small shrubs and climbers, adding vivid colour to the space.

--Rain GardensContinuation-- those small garden strips are informal landscape amenity which is incorporated into the entire green system as the border of extended Basin area. The continuation of these gardens link those separate seating spaces together, unifying all the individual elements together.Function-- below the surface of the garden, a number of processes are occurring which is the horologic action of a healthy forest. As the groundwater lies three to five metres below ground level, those gardens, together with theretention basin is being defined as the land surface recharge area for Christchurch groundwater system. Thus the filtrating process through rain gardens and constructed wetland plays a key role for absorbing ground water contamination and improving water quality.

--Gabion Retaining WallInspiration-- the use of NO.8 wire technology and abundant natural resources ie, wire boxes filled with river stones within agricultural context. The design of gabion walls can easily fit into the surroundings and remind visitors the essence of agricultural spirit.

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Strong and connected communities become, and are able to be, resilient,

proactive in difficulttimes, take responsibility for shaping their own future and care for those who need

support.

Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy, 2007

INTRODUCTIONName // Vibrant Community - Life in Diamond HarbourLocation // Diamond HarbourYear // 2014Project // LASC406 Complex Design, Lincoln University

The site is Diamond Harbour’s Stoddart Point, a headland in LyttetlonHarbour of approximately 25 hectares. Most of the area is managed as reserve with the central area zoned Town Centre in the Banks Peninsula District Plan. The varied topography of this area is characteristic of the Peninsula, offering a varied experience from that of the urban flatlands of Christchurch city.

The earthquake experiences of 2010/11 brought to the fore the value of a resilient community. The local civil defence unit, fire brigade, medical centre staff, tradesmen and food-growers all contributed to the recovery process, demonstrating the essence of resilience, to withstand or recover quickly.

Gateway

Crater Rim

Distinctive Residential

Art performing zone

Passive recreatoin zone memorial

activerecreation

car parkgathering point

main walkway

Focal point-town centre

DrainageCollectionZone

high spot high zone

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drainage drection

main visual axis

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axismain visual axis

main visual axis

cliff walk route

cliff walk route

local communitylife zone

Mt Herbert

Coastal area

Gebbies pass

Orton Bradley park

Heritage landscape

Recreational area

Intertidal landscape

Walking track

Drive way link between key locations

Summit road

Cliff walk

Ferry route

Governors BayCommunity

Governors BayCommunity

LyttletonCommunity

LyttletonCommunity

TeddingtonCommunity

TeddingtonCommunity

Diamond HarbourCommunity

Diamond HarbourCommunity

Strategic Plan

Site Context

Zoning map

Transport map

Visual map

Drainage map

GOAL ONE: Incorporate four communities (Lyttelton harbour; Governors bay; Teddington; Diamond harbour) as a complementary harbour-wide community for local residents in Bank Pennisula.

Objective one: Create an economic-dependent community system in Bank Pennisula by combiningcomplementary characters from each other, developing an intact rural city life for locals.

Objective two: Enhance existing inner ground transportation (from Governors Bay Rd, through Governors Bay Teddington Rd & Charteris Bay Road, to Marine Drive in Diamond Harbour); and develop ferry transportation, together with building an intact shifting loop. (from Lyttleton to Diamond Harbour; from Lyttleton to Quail Island, and extending route from Quail Island to Teddington and Charteris Bay), in order to es-tablish a completed transport system for local people.

Objective three: Enhancing visual connection between Lyttleton Harbour and Diamond Harbour.

GOAL TWO: Establish outer loop to connect Christchurch city and inner community by developing distinctive landscape features, creating attractive tourist route for overseas visitors and locals.

Objective one: Developing existing summit road and extending it to Diamond Harbour to create an intact outstanding route for visitors. Objective two: Enhancing three existing links from city to community, establishing a link between inner link and outer one.

GOAL THREE: Enhancing connectivity between inner link and outer link by integrating ecological corridors.

Objective one: Based on existing vegetation type, take advantage of revegetation to tackle the issue caused by soil erosion along summit road, Gebbies Pass and Mt Herbert Walkway, to create the strong links from outer environment to inner community.

Objective two: Establish good water management system for industrial, recreational and farming use, by creating natural purification system along water catch-ment.

Objective three: Creating buffer zone along surface streams and rivers to solve erosion issue, improving transport infrastructure.

Stoddart Point Plan

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Design GoalCreate economic and environmental resilient community with “Diamond Harbour” identity, by promoting prosperity and activity locally.

Objective one: Creating five individual active areas, connecting by driveway, walkway and distinctive tracks, supporting each other.

Objective two: Emphasize the role of gateway, improve its legibility, giving people a sense of arrival atDiamond Harbour; and its connection to town centre.

Objective three: Emphasis on town centre, spreading facilities out through circle, supporting vibrant town centre life.

Objective four: Creating smart and resilient drainage system by taking advantaging of existing topography.

Design InspirationComplementary harbour-wide community thinking in Banks Peninsula--incorporate Lyttelton harbour; Governors bay; Teddington; Diamond harbour as a whole.

Design IntentionIdentify distinctive identity of each community. *Lyttleton - industrial and cultural values; *Governors Bay - residential and recreational values; *Teddington - intertidal landscape and agricultural values;

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Design GoalBuild active space to accommodate various activities and events, to create a vibrant village life, in order to increase prosperity and legibility in Diamond Harbour.

Objective one: create enough open space for holding activities, gathering people, attracting people; consequently forming more economic opportunities for locals.

Objective two: use built form, (incorporating existing and proposed structure together) to improve the legibility of Diamond Harbour, giving people a sense of arrival.

Objective three: highlight the past of Diamond Harbour, expressing historical values for locals and visitors.

Objective four: use “Green technology” to solve current erosion issue by smart water management.

Design InspirationStoddart point as an independent community Create economic and environmental resilient community with “Diamond Harbour” identity, by promoting prosperity and activity locally.

Design IntentionIdentify existing cultural and recreational values around village centre, and establish complementary facilities to make the place popular and attractive.

Village Life Plan

Level Plan

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Design GoalBuild active space to accommodate various activities and events, to create a vibrant village life, in order to increase prosperity and legibility in Diamond Harbour.

Objective one: create enough open space for holding activities, gathering people, attracting people; consequently forming more economic opportunities for locals.

Objective two: use built form, (incorporating existing and proposed structure together) to improve the legibility of Diamond Harbour, giving people a sense of arrival.

Objective three: highlight the past of Diamond Harbour, expressing historical values for locals and visitors.

Objective four: use “Green technology” to solve current erosion issue by smart water management.

Design InspirationStoddart point as an independent community Create economic and environmental resilient community with “Diamond Harbour” identity, by promoting prosperity and activity locally.

Design IntentionIdentify existing cultural and recreational values around village centre, and establish complementary facilities to make the place popular and attractive.

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Artistic impression of the new community centre at Stoddart point at sunset

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The East and North Frame Residential Precinct brings a unique opportunity to

rebuild a compact and vibrant new central city combining rich natural and cultural

heritage, a deep economic base and best-practice 21st century urban design.

The East and North Frame Residential Precinct plan

INTRODUCTIONName // Back to Christchurch - East and North Frame Residential PrecinctLocation // East and North Frame Residential Precinct, Christchurch City CentreYear // 2014Project // LASC406 Complex Design, Lincoln University

The East and North Frame Residential Precinct will provide a significant opportunity across 14 hectares of land to create a new residential community located only a few blocks from the heart of the city. It brings a unique opportunity to rebuild a compact and vibrant new central city combining rich natural and cultural heritage, a deep economic base and best-practice 21st century urban design.

Goal One-- YES, this is ChristchurchAccentuate the identity of Christchurch, make the space well connected with key features physically and visually, in order to reflect our respect for the site surroundings and Christchurch context.

Objective One-- Identifiable and permeable axial pedestrian way to link key nodes together, to enhance the visual and cultural connection with Port Hills, Avon River, the Christchurch Cathedral and other outer key features andsurrounds.Objective Two-- Well defined and functional key nodes with distinctive planting strategy and architectural facade to respect the local vernacular Architecture which is recognisable to Christchurch residentsObjective Three-- Several secondary pedestrian paths to support the major central access, keeping strong linkage with Latimer Square and the super bus stop horizontally.

Strategic Plan

Urban Village Master PlanPlan Diagrams Land Use Analysis

Goal 1Major and secondary axis link key nodes

Buildingtypology

Communal space

Green space

Access

Objective1permeable axis to key nodes

Objective2readable architectural facade

Objective1separate internal residential building groups

Objective3supportive secondary link to public transport

Objective2local business facility groups

Objective3smart water and green management system

Objective4solar harvesting system

ObjectiveSafe and quick pedestrian and cycle system serving the public system

Goal 2Well defined public,communal, private space

Goal 3well organised transport system to make human scale feeling

main view axis

public space

pedestrain pedestrain

key nodes

access

wetland housing

permeable ground floor

apartment

detached house

brownstone

retail on ground floor

community hall

retail

major access


roof garden


key nodes

residential activefrontage

bus stop

wetland house

rain garden

residential green

inner pedestrain

public green

outer pedestrain

rain garden

inner community building with local business

supportive access

brownstone

vege garden

apartment

wetland

communial space

major bus route quick access to PT

supportive pathway

private garden

cycle way natural survilliancequick route to bus stop

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Overall VisionThe new developed urban village will be a distinctive, vibrant and affordable living place, to celebrate a multi-dimensional sense of

historical and modern Christchurch for residents and visitors during the post earthquake period.

Goal Two-- sustainable ChristchurchThe village is a culturally vibrant, active; environmentally and economically sustainable and mutually supportive community with a sense of “can-do” optimism.

Objective One-- Provides a range of public spaces and facilities, communal spaces and private outdoor living spaces for different groups of people with different purposes, giving chances for kids playing, community gatherings, and a full range of neighborhood services, activities. Objective Two-- Various types of affordable housing to encourage different groups of people living together; and establish local business facilities to offer jobs for residents, in order to achieve lifestyle living. Objective Three-- High quality architecture and resource efficient spaces by increasing energy, water efficiency.

Goal Three-- human-scale ChristchurchThe safe, secure and convenient urban community is able to illustrate a human-scale feeling

Objective One-- Extended pedestrian friendly core environment with limited vehicle access and parking, making walking and cycling priority for village life.Objective Two-- Take advantage of active surveillance from communal private spaces to public spaces, to make sure any negative activity will not be tolerated. Objective Three-- Residents are able to move safely and quickly to public transport, to other areas of the city.

Urban Village Master Plan

Shadow Diagram

100 dewellings per

hac density

access area

10%

1st of January - 10:00am

1st of January - 3:00pm

1st of June - 10:00am

1st of June - 3:00pm

green corridor

20%

building footprint

70% - 1.4 HA out of

2.0 HA

on-street parking

ratio60%

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Section Analysis

western section view

Eastern section view

Northern section view

view one“Imagine . . . It is a pleasant Saturday morning in May. We are sitting at the stairways besides the lovely natural wetland - talking with nature”

view two“Imagine . . . I looked out my window last night and said, ‘Oh what a beautiful night’ and realized that it was the Christchurch town common. ”

view three“Imagine . . . We talk and gaze at the beautiful flowers that the neighbourhood planted. We sit at the Common and plan our time - what to do for the next two hours. ”

view four“Imagine . . . We buy some popcorn in the neighbourhood dairy shop and watch the neighbourhood kids swing, play ball which cheers them up. ”

southern section view

west-eastern central axis section view

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Birdview

view one“Imagine . . . It is a pleasant Saturday morning in May. We are sitting at the stairways besides the lovely natural wetland - talking with nature”

view one

view two“Imagine . . . I looked out my window last night and said, ‘Oh what a beautiful night’ and realized that it was the Christchurch town common. ”

view two

view three“Imagine . . . We talk and gaze at the beautiful flowers that the neighbourhood planted. We sit at the Common and plan our time - what to do for the next two hours. ”

view three

view four“Imagine . . . We buy some popcorn in the neighbourhood dairy shop and watch the neighbourhood kids swing, play ball which cheers them up. ”

view four

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Practical Design Projects

My strong interest in garden design stemmed from several residential garden design projects which have been completed during my study and presently still do. These have exposed me to a number of client initiated changes and opportunities. Most of these have consisted of a concept plan, planting plan, perspective view and sections, incorporating the wishes and desires of the client.

In the meantime, I continue to do illustration work projects for various developers.

“How are you, my dear sister?” – Flower Bed Design

Silver medal award design project in the Ellersile Flower Show 2014 & New

Zealand Sister City Awards 2014

This competition garden illustrated the strong Christchurch- China people to people sister city relationship. The garden was composed of a model of Christchurch Cathedral and the Avon River at one end, with the famous Wuhan Yellow Crane Tower and the Yangtze River at the other, each river being crossed by bridges in a design style which represented each city and symblising the unity between the two cities. The aim of the

garden was to highlight to citizens of both cities and their surrounding communities the strong

people to people relationship they enjoyed.

Framework setup--garden box, watercourse

Garden beds shaped with compost

Potted plant placement and colour arrangement

Sculpture placement--Chinese tower, Christchurch Cathedral, four iconicbridges, waving structures

Initial concept plan

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Chinese Gansu Garden At Halswell Quarry Park (Under Construction)

Chinese garden has sought inspiration in nature. Hence, this Chinese garden is aimed to evoke the natural world and the Chinese landscape essence. In order to change the existing steep topography, several extra turning routes are added into the design. The zig-zag route represents the famous Chinese Silk Route, which is a series of trade and cultural transmission routes connecting

the occidental and oriental world.

The structural pathway has been completed by the end of 2014 and the major plantings, key points’ furniture will be carried out step by step from the first half

of 2015.

Zig-zag garden pathway encourage visitors to explore the nature of the garden

Previous overall view of the garden

Proposed garden entrance with distinctive sign

Proposed corner seat design with unique Chinese identity

New established garden sign

One of the well-constructed seats with bright red colour has been located on the hill

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Garden Design Project Example

In this case, the garden is located in Tai tapu, which was the first physical garden design project I have

done while I was still a student in University. Following the customer’s desire, the modernist approach has been mainly considered into the

sunny back yard. Geometry is clearly emphasised and legible with sharply defined lines, and key elements are repeated for impact. Asymmetry

pervades the style, which makes the garden have a much more dynamic and unpredictable style. For the people who live here, it expresses a sense of

freedom.

Artistic impressions

Perspective View

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Concept Plan

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Overall concept// modern - let’s partyMaximum plant height// 5mMinimum plant height// 20cmPlanting types// trees, shrubs, perennials, flax

A robust combination of hardscape materials and surfaces have been chosen for the external environment, which complement the form and details of the proposed buildings.

Season of interest// all year aroundFlower colour// creamy, blue, orangeFoliage colour// green/grey-green, brown, redTexture// mixture of bold and fine

Featured plants Skeleton plantsDecorative infill The “pretties“

Planting Palette

Hardscape Palette

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Planting Plan

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Architecture Rendering Project Example

Several graphic illustration works have been completed for different companies. The work started from developing a 2D architectural plan, then building up a quick model in 3D program, with the purpose of

rendering the model in a visualising engine. Those works are aimed for demonstrating the well-organised interior layout, with well-finished and

full-furnitured arrangement. In the meantime, the exterior look is also displayed to show the relations between architecture and nature.

Exterior Artistic Impression

Interior Layout Display

Interior Architectural Plan

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Exterior Artistic Impression

Interior Layout Display

Interior Architectural Plan

Architecture Rendering Project Example

Several graphic illustration works have been completed for different companies. The work start from developing a 2D architectural plan, then building up a quick model in 3D program, with the purpose of

rendering the model in a visualising engine. Those works are aim for demonstrating the well-organised interior layout, with well-finished and full-fur-nitured arrangement. In the meantime, the exterior look is also displayed to show the relations between

architecture and nature.

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Digital Graphic Illustration

In this section, I would like to call myself a graphic nerd, I am seeking and exploring various digital rendering approaches, trying out new techniques and different ways in which I can illustrate and put across my visual ideas.

In my previous part-time position and for other freelance clients, I have been responsible for AutoCAD plans and Post renderings of residential and commercial buildings. My extensive experience with computer programmes on both Mac and PC, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Coral Painter, have gradually built up through these various 3D visual projects. I would be confident in preparing company graphics and architectural illustrations.

Realistic Exterior Illustration Example

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Watercolour Illustration Example

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Design Documentation

Having had experience both on Boffa Miskell internship and School studio work before, these projects further developed my technical drawing skills, which help me to understand the documentation process when working with landscape construction. All the drawings presented were drafted by AutoCAD 2014 and Vectorworks 2014.

Hobby

Interests and extra-curricular activities are a good way to express my own personalities.

My enthusiasm for various forms of the arts have gradually evolved and developed through more than fifteen years of learning and practising hand drawing. For me, drawing a picture is an effective way to display my thoughts and visions.

I always believe an inspiration must come from life experience, that is the reason I am falling in love with travelling and photography, which I think is the best way to express my understanding of the objects, the people, the animal, and the landscape.

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