Wenshu Huang

Wenshu Huang is a landscape and architecture design enthusiast with a passion for the intersection of nature and the built environment. She is driven by the mission to create environments that are both functional and inspiring. With a strong foundation in design principles and a keen eye for aesthetics, Wenshu strives to integrate ecological sustainability, cultural context, and human experience into every project. Her approach blends creativity with technical skill, with the goal of crafting spaces that foster connection, well-being, and environmental stewardship.

Degrees

Master of Landscape Architecture

Certificates

Urban Design

An amphitheater at the river edge hosts festivals and serves as a flood basin, blending culture and climate resilience.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Wenshu Huang, Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao, Youyou Fu

“Every clear full moon night after we married, we exercised together in Uminomoli Park. It became our routine, our expensive little escape. But every time I saw your smile—carefree, radiant—it made everything worth it. The air would move gently around us, making your hair dance as though it had a life of its own. I used to think you looked like a fairy in those moments. In all those history and physics books, they called it “wind.” But it was you who taught me what wind really was. I remember that day, stan

Mirai Toshi (未来都市): Speculations on Social-Ecological Urban Futures Wenshu Huang, Shuying Rong

"Can you imagine it? There I was, on the same Yamamoto line I’d taken to work every day, staring out the window as Tokyo’s endless buildings rushed by. But this time, I wasn’t just commuting; I was riding to the very last stop, and the purpose was heavier than any workday had ever been. Sometimes, I find myself questioning the meaning and value of the world we live in, and right now, that feeling is especially strong. You would always have this optimistic and unique way of looking at things, finding hope an

Mirai Toshi (未来都市): Speculations on Social-Ecological Urban Futures Wenshu Huang, Shuying Rong

The project proposed residential courtyard build on top of the ground floor parking garage, with bioswales, tree canopy, and urban farm, bringing vitality to community life, envisioning a sustainable future.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Fanyin Xu, Youyou Fu, Wenshu Huang, Hanzhang Xiao

The housing typologies are designed to accommodate diverse residents—including students, professionals, large families, and those seeking affordability or flexibility—while responding to varied site and social conditions. Featuring a mix of unit sizes and layouts, they support future expansion, integrate retail at key edges, and promote community interaction. These strategies ensure livability, adaptability, and a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood fabric.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Youyou Fu, Wenshu Huang, Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao

A Three-Phase Strategy for Integrating Nature, Topography, and Urban Functions

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao, Wenshu Huang, Youyou Fu

Planting adapts from dry slopes to wetlands, forming a resilient ecological gradient throughout the urban fabric in Sobral.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao, Wenshu Huang, Youyou Fu

"Imagine a society where resources are extremely scarce — the understanding of life would be redefined, and using resources to save critically ill patients would become a subject of controversy.

Mirai Toshi (未来都市): Speculations on Social-Ecological Urban Futures Shuying Rong, Wenshu Huang

The theme of the Gallery Boulevard echoes the public library and school located in the uphill mixed-use block on the west side, enriching the pedestrian pathway with art installations that can serve as a rotating showcase for local artists in Sobral. Bioswales are installed along both sides of the pedestrian system to enhance surface runoff infiltration.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Wenshu Huang, Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao, Youyou Fu

The artifacts are presented through a vending machine—a format that is distinctly Japanese. Inside the display window, abstract representations of scenes from the story are shown, such as a hospital bed, dining space, and urban environment.

Mirai Toshi (未来都市): Speculations on Social-Ecological Urban Futures Wenshu Huang, Shuying Rong

The uphill zone is a mixture of civic facilities, public landscape and housing with diverse planting scheme, aiming to provide high quality public space and social resources for the neighborhood.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Fanyin Xu, Youyou Fu, Wenshu Huang, Hanzhang Xiao

COMMUNITY TYPOLOGY: To respond to the site’s diverse natural conditions and the edge conditions of public spaces while fostering a socially integrated community, we have developed various community typologies. The community design emphasizes canopy coverage and housing diversity. Each typology features a range of housing unit sizes and green space functions to accommodate the diverse needs of residents.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Youyou Fu, Wenshu Huang, Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao

A BALANCED RIVER COMMUNITY: Masterplan 1. Waterfront Gateway Park 2. Sobral High School 3. Shaded Forest Path 4. Uphill Library 5. Industry Zone 6. Student Common 7. Agriculture Land 8. Birdwatching Station 9. Stream Trail 9 Housing with internal courtyard Housing To University School Housing on the hill The community’s design prioritizes public spaces with ample canopy coverage and pedestrianfriendly design. The Central Pedestrian Spine and Main Public Green Spaces serve as the primary f

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Youyou Fu, Wenshu Huang, Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao

Civic, landscape, and housing programs create vibrant, green public spaces and social amenities on Sobral’s upper terrain.

The Sobral, Brazil Studio: Reconnecting the City to its River Fanyin Xu, Hanzhang Xiao, Wenshu Huang, Youyou Fu

Imagine a society composed of highly recyclable complex buildings, where agriculture, food halls, and multifunctional retail coexist through circular reuse.

Mirai Toshi (未来都市): Speculations on Social-Ecological Urban Futures Shuying Rong, Wenshu Huang

In the final chapter of life, the biological resources of the deceased are transformed into nourishment for the next generation.

Mirai Toshi (未来都市): Speculations on Social-Ecological Urban Futures Shuying Rong, Wenshu Huang