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Wanda Mall Landscape

Wanda Mall

Wanda Mall is a commercial landscape project in Lanzhou, China. The design covers about 227600 square meters, including 27800 square meters of roof landscape. Forest is the main theme, and local heritage such as the Silk Road, the Yellow River and the Loess Plateau informs the layout. Native trees and drought-tolerant plants are combined with introduced species to suit the dry and windy climate and to limit maintenance. Artificial stone is used as a decorative material. The aim is to make daily contact with nature part of a commercial setting.

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Shimao Bright Xihu Landscape

Shimao Bright Xihu

Shimao Bright Xihu is a landscape design located in Pingtan county, Fujian, China. The project covers 56849 square meters in the local central business district. The layout follows a central axis, integrating traditional gate court etiquette and courtyard culture into the spatial sequence. Coherent circulation routes enrich the site experience and improve connectivity. Materials include imitation stone boards, imitation stone tiles, metal decorative strips and stone, unified with the marble and metal of the architecture. Song Dynasty aesthetics inspired the concise modern form.

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Hongshan Lake Civil Park Landscape

Hongshan Lake Civil Park

Hongshan Lake Civil Park is an urban public park in Anshun, Guizhou, China. The park covers an area of 149901 square meters. The design is ecology oriented and aims to restore an integrated ecosystem. A Low Impact Development strategy protects the existing ecological functions and supports the recovery of the site. A rain garden manages rainwater through decentralized control, vegetation interception, soil infiltration, detention basins, grassed swales and discharge measures. Non powered play equipment is provided for children. Various spaces serve people of different ages.

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Field Garden  Landscape Renovation

Field Garden

The project aims to transform an abandoned fruit orchard into a community garden, with the goal of enhancing social well-being and promoting harmony between agricultural ecosystems and urban life. The site is located in a rural agricultural environment, and the design takes inspiration from the fairy tale "The Wizard of Oz." By combining functionality, aesthetics, and agricultural landscapes in mind, the design utilizes scenes from the story to construct garden spaces and enhance the natural environment.

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Zhonghai Tianyu Garden Residential Landscape

Zhonghai Tianyu Garden

Zhonghai Tianyu Garden is a residential landscape in the Hunnan District of Shenyang, China. The garden is arranged as a series of outdoor rooms that serve as gathering spaces for residents. Straight lines define an entrance gallery and a quiet central courtyard. Screen walls, water features and ballet inspired sculptures connect interior and exterior areas. A shallow reflecting pool can be drained in winter to reveal granite paving for further activity. Local trees such as Chinese ash, Siberian apricot, ginkgo and maple suit the cold climate.

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Urban Grove Complex Cultural Space

Urban Grove

Urban Grove's landscaping was planned without interfering with the exposure of the façade and without causing inconvenience to pedestrians of all ages due to differences in floor level. In addition, the combination of resting space and landscaping allows users to enjoy a comfortable rest, and the outside air and landscaping are connected to the basement through the central pavilion, eliminating the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Through this, users can experience the same conditions of the external environment, such as weather, from underground.

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Pan'an Wetland Urban Park and Landscape Design

Pan'an Wetland

Pan'an Wetland is a wetland park created on a former coal mining subsidence area in Xuzhou, China. The design restores the damaged land instead of replacing it. Soil is rebuilt through methods such as stripping the cultivated layer and layered backfilling to recover fertility. Two rivers are linked to form a circulating water system that feeds the wetland and helps purify urban water. Native trees, shrubs and grasses support biodiversity. A zigzag plank road and a bird watching platform let visitors observe the water and land habitats.

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Acesite Park Landscape

Acesite Park

Acesite Park is a landscape design for a residential and municipal park area in Shenzhen. The park applies a sponge city approach, with sunken green belts, rain gardens and grassed swales that slow and collect rainwater. Paving uses silica sand and ceramic permeable bricks, which allow water to pass through and reduce noise. Vegetation and a filter layer purify the collected rainwater for waterfalls, mist systems, irrigation and road washing. The sponge facilities store 2547.84 cubic meters of water. The terraced field layout creates slopes and depressions that guide slow drainage.

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Contemporary Relaxed Home Garden

Contemporary Relaxed

Crafting tranquility amid urban chaos, this project uses small elements and shaped trees for noise isolation, creating unique, balanced spaces. Following contemporary trends, the garden ensures privacy with fiberglass walls, and trimmed trees contrast with delicate perennials. In spring, the scene awakens with emerging flower bulbs, adding a radiant touch. The urban oasis forms a haven in the metropolis, distancing from city clamor while harmonizing with nature. Experience serenity within the heart of the bustling city.

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Winnovation Landscapes

Winnovation

Winnovation is a landscape design for a 1500 square meter site in Taichung, Taiwan. The layout is inspired by the aesthetics of eastern cultural gardens and follows an axis that balances the space. A belt shaped ecological pond runs from east to west, matching terrain that is high in the east and low in the west, and leads visitors to the entrance. Multilevel plantings surround the building and offer growing space for plants and insects. Large windows frame the greenery, and openings in the boundary wall share the garden view with neighbors.

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Simple Chic  Home Garden

Simple Chic

A petite urban garden meticulously designed with a pronounced focus on functionalism and an elegant, minimalist form that seamlessly aligns with the architectural style of the building. Noteworthy for its geometric shapes and meticulously organized layout, the garden serves as a seamless extension of the house's living space. It acts as a natural continuation of the interior design, providing a functional area for relaxation. Consequently, the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces have become blurred.

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River Mall Embankment  Renovation

River Mall Embankment

River Mall Embankment is a public waterfront renovation on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kyiv, Ukraine. The promenade is three hundred meters long and covers 4747 square meters. A circular layout supports long walks and varied uses. The design includes an observation deck that extends over the bay and is reached by two ramps that meet inclusive access norms. A multifunctional terrace hosts events, a wide pontoon extends the route over the water, and stairs also serve as an amphitheater. Plane trees give shade without blocking the view.

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