Zhilan SONG Applicant for MLA B.E. in Landscape Architecture

Tongji University, Shanghai , China

Zhilan SONG

Email: songzhilan.td@gmail.com

TEL:(86)13372517860 Address:Room 701 , Unit 4, Building 7,Bingjiang Jiayuan , Hangzhou, Zhejiang , China

Zip code:310016

CONTENT

Connect band Yangpu Park Design

Garden based on a poetry Chinese Classical Garden Design

New "skyline" Urban plaza Design

Rotating cube University Activity Center Design

Sunlight and children Shiny Flowerpot

Other works Wooden bridge Cardboard house

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city park design [Academic project] par~~gn

[Duration] 8 week73f"c.('Af:adem1c year, 1st Semester [Contribution] lndivRloak~ [Site Area] 12.1 acres [Supervisor] Nannan Dong

concern for the role of park in the high density city pursue the connection between city, nature and human activities

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residence zone

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Separated by crossing road , which brings great inconvenience for passing.

Located in rapid developing zone of Shanghai , the site is facing various challenges because of high density of the city and the complicated land use surrounded (residential , commercial , religious , canal). Design hopes to form a multi-functional "connecting band" by reorganizing stream of people, activities , landscape environment to better integrate the site into the city, becoming part of the city.

High-density urban construction , urgent demands for the site in the future.

No connection with the water due to the continuous flood control wall.

EXISTING residence

~ green space

- preserved historical building

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

residence

~ green space

F: floor

CONCEPT DIAGRAM

circulation

+----+ existing road designed walkway

0 existing bus station

activities

l Buddhist pilg rim '!sf family

fJ. elder -1t youngster

$ office worker

program zone

- temple plaza - amphitheatre community center sports fi eld orchard wetla nd open lawn water garden

- vegetables plantation museum

By changing the terrain , I create a band which connects four parts of the site and also forms ten program zones in the park to fulfill multiple demands.

The band not only can provide convenient path for people whether to passing through the park or get to the different program zones in the park, but also strengthen the site 's relationship with the surrounding landscape (temple&river).

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BAND AND PROGRAM

residence community plaza

SECTION A-A

shopping center road plaza

SECTION B-B

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parking

Band as a three dimensional structure, it combines exhibition , parking , shop, and recreation lawns all together, which becomes a integrated connector in city.

band shop

open lawn

river

- parking CJ shop

program zone

D elevator CJ exhibition

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function

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band terrace garden band I exhibition

DETAILS OF THE BAND

Walking along the band, people can have different experience and view

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near the temple I view & parking

orchard

meet the river I view & shopping through the water I fishing

band I parking temple plaza road

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BAND & WATER

existing river bank

continuous flood control wall

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problems:

1. lack of plantation 2. lack of water recreation spa 3. no access to river

existing flood control wall existing path

RESERVE

REFORM

REMOVE

-- A:wall reform I wood platform

Baoen temple

WETLAND

C:wall reserve I parking lot

D:wall reform I amphitheatre

AMPHITHEATRE

E:wall reserve I shop platform amphitheatre

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explore the spiritual world

design based on the understanding of a poetry pursue the harmony between human and natural

Garden based on a poetry Shangju garden design [Academic project] classical garden design [Duration] 3 weeks, 3rd Academic year, 2nd Semester [Contribution] Individual Work I Hand Drawing

[Site Area] 0.37 acre [Supervisor] Hongjun Zhou

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MY MOUNTAIN VILLA IN AN AUTUMN EVENING

After the · ram has bathed the d Wan · autumn. Into the f esolate mountain, the fresh . g Wei, Tang Dynasty orest of pines th evening air bl

water glides. The b e moon sheds her light ov th . ow s the breath o f amboo lea · er e glisten·

dories scattered the lot b ves make noise when washer- g· I ing rocks the spring us looms Th ir s are ho

all this, here is the I . . e fragrance of the ver I I . me. The moving pace I like to remain. na pants is on the wane. Despite

(English translation of th e poetry)

pick the location wh· h atmosphere ic can reflect the poetry's

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·cz/J: )j;!:F change the terrain to mak close to the site e the water more

arrange the main space of consideration of h ·11 garden with the

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arrange the buildings to en . strengthen the relation h. nc_h the space and

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THE POETRY'S RE-PRESENT

Poet expresses his auditory, olfactory, visual perception to nature in the form of poem. I picked four special fragments of poetry and try to use classical garden design elements to reproducing the artistic conception of poetry.

poetry~ .... ___ w_o_r_d_s _______ _ listen I vision I smell

nature building I planting I water I rock

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LISTEN

Let one of pavilion's pillars into the water, when water

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VISION

Using the white wall to be the background of the tree, when light shades on it, people can feel the pine's beauty through its shadow.

SMELL

Because of different heat capacity , the breeze is easy to form between the mountains and rivers , in which the fragrance of peach blossom in the spring will more easily be perceived .

LISTEN

Using closed planting of bamboo to form private space, people here can sense the voice of bamboo leaves.

Four elements of classical garden

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planting

For me, the design of Chinese Classical garden is a process of experiencing . understanding, imitating and finally reappearing the nature. By managing the relationship between buildings, rocks, water and planting , I try to seek the harmony between human and nature in my garden design.

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A-A SECTION

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CIRCULATION ANALYSIS

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main path

minor path

SIGHT ANALYSIS

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SPACE ANALYSIS

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J3'Jj ,& DUIYUE PAVILION

using the moon gate(round door, a design element in Chinese classical garden) as a viewing frame and making the beautiful scenery of the outside lake as a part of the garden

B-B SECTION

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To focus on history and culture

Explore the urban agriculture NEW "SKYLINE" urban agriculture & plaza design [Academic project] urban plaza design [Duration] 2 weeks, 3rd Academic year, 1st Semester [Contribution] Individual Work

[Site Area] 2.2 acres [Supervisor] Nannan Dong , Ming Wang

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SITE 1-----1 I I I I I I

The BIRTH of HONGQIAO development zone : A period of 11 Y~ARS ' construction history(1988-1999}, from

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HISTORY CONTEXT

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BEFORE 1900's PRESENT

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THE CONSTRUCTION TIME LINE 1984: Establishment of Hongqiao economic and technological development zone ---The Chinese!State Council

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paddy field

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 2000

11 years of construction: 18 High-rise

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CONCEPT

By the using of "skyline" image and creation of productive landscape: paddy field , I hope this plaza can be the carrier of Hongqiao District's history and culture. Also , the landscape of paddy field can not only form active street space, but also be the symbolic fifth elevation in such a built-up area.

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MASTER PLAN

LEGEND awn paddy field planting garden viewing tower wisteria pergola dry fountain

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PROGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS

The plaza used to be a typical negative space, big and empty. Thus I try to create small but attractive spaces which can promote different programs.

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p~sical exercise~ drinking

w • _L_ . dog walking l...!..!...l picnic

m • •• ' lunch break M'rest

central activity area

wing tower

communication plaza

RECREATION+ EDUCATION+ CULTURAL

••• • • ••• chatting .:, vegetable planting

~ • Q• • viewing plant cognition

~ •• ....... • reading r!1 history display

ELEMENTS

water

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structure

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planting bed

planting

sitting

special pavement

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create space connecting

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PLANT PALETTE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Blassikakapestris

Oryza saliva &

Brassica oleracea

Var. ramosa Hort.

Wisteria sinensis . ., , .

Helianthus annuus

Salvia japanica

SUNLIGHT ANALYSIS SPRING

duration

design the plants based on the sunlight analysis

FALL

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Apr-Jul Nov-Mar

"green manure" : ~:eed to harvest •

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potassium ~ , · ~- Oryza saliva :

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Crop rotation is not only a way for soil remediation , but also a representative of agrarian culture. Also it contributes to the creation of seasonal landscape.

SUMMER

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PLANTING GARDEN

VIEWING TOWER

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viewing

SECTION

Planting garden is a place for vegetable planting and plant cognition. The design of wood platform and planting beds considers the different scales of children and adults.

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ROTATING CUBE university activity center [Academic project] architecture design [Duration] 4 weeks, 2nd Academic year, 1st Semester [Contribution] Individual Work

[Site Area) 1300 m2

[Supervisor] Yi Dong, Guangping Qi

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CENTRAL AREA IN TONGJI UNIVERSITY

Located in the center of Tongji University, the site is surrounded by grassy slope and river. Buildings around it include school canteen , library and teaching buildings, which make the place to be a gathering point for students. However, most staying activities happen on the grassy slope around the site. On the contrary, the site is more likely to be a passing path because of the negative interface formed by the 1.65m-high grassy slope.

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789 101 11 2 13 14 15 16 171 8 192021 22 on the grassy slope on the site

BOUNDARY FORMED BY GRASSY SLOPE

CONCEPT I POSITIVE INTERFACE CREATED BY ROTATING CUBES

different function cubes for activity center better connection inside

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By combining the rotating cubes , I'm trying to create a more positive interface of the building , which can break the boundary formed by the grassy slope.

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STRUCTURE & MODEL

the rotation structural unit creates grey space

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FUNCTIONS & FLOW

The lawn's continuation and the overhead building create the new content of the site , w ithout breaking the original pedestrian flow at the same time , so that students can come very naturally into the building , through the building and experiencing the actives brought by the building.

1.exhibition 2.management office 3.lobby 4.toilet 5.auditorium 6.security office ?.storeroom 8.activities room 9.center bar 10.cafe

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first floor second floor

new developed path

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

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cafe bar with a terrace which connects the lawn slope and provides great view of the river

grey space for exhibiti · to connect two st . on , using the tree

ory interaction spaces

bright room for student clubs

a central space which n . spaces but also provide ot only links inner with outdoor env1· s strong connection

. ronment th b . suitable place for st d ', us ecom1ng a u ents communication

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~~ Sunlight and Children shiny flowerpot [Competition] device design [Duration] 2 weeks, 3rd Academic year, 2nd Semester [Contribution] Group Work I Main designer

nliBlll [Site] Lilong , Shanghai

[Supervisor] Nannan Dong, Hongjun Zhou

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CURRENT SITUATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS & THEIR CHILDREN

limited time for migrant workers to tend their children

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Shanghai , as the China's economic center, millions of people come here from different provinces for working. These migrant workers usually rent rooms in "Linong ", a typical traditional community style in Shanghai. And our site is just one of these old communities. Because of busy working , migrant workers seldom have time at home to look after their children. Thus these migrant children's living condition becomes a serious social problem in Shanghai. In consideration of safety, these children can only play in the community.

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SITE ANALYSIS PROBLEMS FOR CHILDREN ......... .. ....... .. ................................... ,

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CHILDREN'S INTERVIEW

age: seven

• • 3 children each block 2 children each block 1 children each block unsafe playground safe but lack of sunshine

parents: run a small restaurant.

"I expect to see more plants and I need a shiny place for homework."

age: six parents: work in a constructive site.

"My only wish is a brighter playground ."

age:nine parents: run an laundry shop.

I hope there to be more space for fun , and less mosquitos."

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SUNLIGHT ANALYSIS

By analyzing the sunshine duration of several representative dates together with the calculation of sunshine area with specific sunshine angle , we can draw the conclusion that children in Dinghai Lilong are facing a severe lack of sunshine.

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CONCEPTION

Light, as the most sensitive element in Linong , I hope to reform the sunlight pattern in Linong (mainly the lanes between two buildings where most children play) through the method of landscape. I believe the design of light can be a sufficient way to improve Linong 's living environment. Thus , I proposed a reflection flowerpot system , which can be installed on the building to form a "green&shiny" elevation.

MIRROR ROLLING TOY SHINNY FLOWERPOT

NO SUNLIGHT

" SUNLIGHT ON THE GROUND

SUNLIGHT BY THE WINDOW

SUNLIGHT FOR GREENING

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FRAMEWORK FORMATION

Concern the current situation of the facades to find the vacant area possible for adjust­ments. And then analyzing the distribution of sunlight on north and south facades to obtain the area possible for direct sunlight and re­flected sunlight.

21st Jun

1st Oct

23rd Dec

above 2nd floor

between 1st& 2nd floor

VACANT SPACE ON FACADE 1st floor & ground

DISTRIBUTION OF DEVICES ON ELEVATION

Devices are distributed according to the need of the lighting function. By calculating the angle for the reflection of the sunlight, sever­al proper height for the devices are acquired. Considering the original form of the elevation and other functions of the devices including planting for the higher devices and storage for the lower ones, devices are placed at the pattern below.

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'DYNAMIC ELEVATION'&'TELECONTROL' Devices are divided into two types: fixed ones between windows and mobile ones below the windows which can be flexibly removed by the resi­dents. People living in one single SHIKUMEN( main gate) are combined into one unit. Each unit is able to arrange the position of the devices according to their own need and favour by telecontrol

REFLECTION I FUNCTION

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By reflecting , devices bring sunshine into the narrow gloomy public space of Lilong. Com­bining different devices together helps real­ize three various functions:

• CREATING A SHINY PLAYGROUND • ILLUMINATING VERTICAL PLANTS • BRINGING LIGHTS INTO HOUSES

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DEVICE DESIGN

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DISTRIBUTION OF PLANTS

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REFLECTION SYSTEM mirror and the spin axis , which is adaptable for varying sunlight angle.

WATER SYSTEM rainfall collections in spin axis collecting rain water from the roof for watering the plant.

THE CONTAINER replaced easily for planting and other usage

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child 's observing and recognizing

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CONSTRUCTION WORKS

WOODEN BRIDGE

[Duration] 1 weeks, 1st Academic year, 2nd Semester [Contribution] Group Work using 30 pieces of wood to build a wooden bridge, which enables 25 people to come across the river

CARDBOARD HOUSE

[Duration] 1 weeks, 1st Academic year, 2nd Semester [Contribution] group work with 10 classmates I as team leader [Location] Tongji University, Shanghai , China

Build a house in 24 hours, which enables 1 O students to stay.

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SKETCH ARTWORKS

Shangdong Province, China July, 2013

Oct. 2013 Dec. 2013

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