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Circle Origin Source Public Art

Maolin National Scenic Area Public Art Landscape Design

Circle Origin Source

Circle Origin Source is a public artwork located in the Rinari tribal area in Taiwan. The work covers about 16 square meters and includes plaza floor art, a decorated railing beside the parking lot and two columns at the entrance of the visitor center. Layered concentric circles carry totem patterns based on Paiwan culture. Stone, copper, stainless steel, brass and brick are combined so that the work lasts. The design honors the three tribes that rebuilt their homes after the 2009 storm and gives the community a shared place for gathering and ceremonies.

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Sunbi Zitan Scenic Area Garden

U A D Garden Landscape Design

Sunbi Zitan Scenic Area

SunbiZitan Scenic Area is a landscape and commercial district located at the southwest corner of a wetland park, with a plot area of about 110,000 square meters. The layout continues the pattern of the local village, with traditional residence-style commercial buildings grouped into small clusters. Water flows between the clusters, and walking spaces are connected by pedestrian bridges. The buildings use Chinese traditional wooden structures with mortise and tenon joints. Main materials include lauan wood, rammed-earth walls and small gray tiles. Native tree species are planted.

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Interface Waterfront Park

Vicky Chan Waterfront Park Landscape Design

Interface

Interface is a waterfront park proposal for the Hangang River in Seoul, South Korea. The design covers 5.6 kilometres of pedestrian network, divided into three zones with six themes. Nine connection bases use ramps and elevators to link different levels and to create elevated platforms and shaded spaces for activities. Coloured, separated paths for walking and cycling are placed on either side of a planted drainage strip. New lighting and clear signage improve safety and orientation. Interface is intended to give people of all abilities equal access to the river.

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Evergreen Landscape

Hsu Fu Chu Landscape Landscape Design

Evergreen

Evergreen is a landscape design for a residential community. Clear geometric planes and layered light and shadow turn an irregular outdoor space into a garden with several levels and varied functions. Circular walk paths guide movement and link areas of different heights. The surrounding pools form a continuous water landscape and help lower nearby temperatures. Evergreen and drought tolerant plants reduce water use and maintenance. A roof garden with native ground cover plants and solar panels also provides a shaded resting area.

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River of Light Landscape

Hsu Fu Chu Landscape Landscape Design

River of Light

River of Light is a landscape design for the side yard of a residential community. Curved strip patterns form the main theme and create layered spaces of water and greenery. A former plain backyard has been reshaped into a smooth and intriguing walking route with secured privacy. Curved reinforced concrete walls of different heights were built with customized molds and bent rebars, some of which were shaped on site. Native perennial plants, evergreen trees and shrubs form a green boundary that changes with the seasons. Lighting reveals a different character at night.

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U Cube Landscape Renovation

Shanghai Lacime Design Co. Ltd. Landscape Renovation Landscape Design

U Cube

U Cube is a landscape renovation of a small scale street in Shanghai, China, completed in 2018. The design follows a philosophy of removing complexity and keeping simplicity. Minimal elements, futuristic materials and refined details turn the street into a practical office landscape. The original lane was narrow and dark, so the layout was based on the principle of stretching space. A fine doorplate and an iconic entrance divide the office area from the residential area. Vehicle access is controlled to provide a quiet and independent working environment.

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Urban Literature Public Park

Hsu Fu Chu Public Park Landscape Design

Urban Literature

Urban Literature is a public park designed around the Taichung Literacy Museum in Taichung City, Taiwan. The park covers 15287.57 square meters and links historical sites with open green space. Vintage walls of an old dormitory are preserved as part of a storytelling route. A curved wall at the entrance recalls the narrow streets and alleys of the past. A bamboo forest leads to a literary pathway that ends at a hundred-year-old tree, a poetry wall and a wide square. The design connects local history with daily community life.

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Natural Flow Landscape

Hsu Fu Chu Landscape Landscape Design

Natural Flow

Natural Flow is a landscape design for a residential community. The layout follows a modern minimal geometric style, in which horizontal and vertical lines define separate spaces. A geometric water feature, walls set along the buildings, and framed groups of plants mark the entrance. Circulation routes are arranged in stages, so outdoor and indoor movement remain distinct. Ramps and staircases connect the public spaces on several floors. A sunken garden brings sunlight and fresh air to the lower level, and tall zelkova trees are reflected in the still water.

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The Secret Garden Residential Landscape

Weiling Huang Residential Landscape Landscape Design

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is a residential landscape design for a housing development in Foshan. The garden covers 42300 square meters and combines classical and modern features. Flowers, grass, mounds and stones are arranged in a controlled pattern, and sculptures are placed along the route. Water features run through the whole site, from a spring path at the entrance to a waterfall in the rear garden. The layout keeps the walking route clear, so residents can move through the garden without losing direction. The design offers city residents a calm place close to nature.

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Sky Tree Landscape

Hsu Fu Chu Landscape Landscape Design

Sky Tree

Sky Tree is a landscape design for a residential development. The layout is based on a central axis, open empty space, geometric framed views and overlapping layers of depth. These elements form calm areas with distinct characters, linked by clear circulation routes and framed artworks. Five pines in the front yard recall a traditional Chinese symbol of honour. A sculpture of a resting horse stands on the lawn at the centre. On the southwest side, a pool shaped like a jade belt is surrounded by varied planting and helps to moderate the local climate.

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Green Rhythm of City Reception Center

Chao Yen Chen Reception Center Landscape Design

Green Rhythm of City

Green Rhythm of City is a sales reception center completed in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in November 2020. The project covers 486 square meters on a city site framed by buildings on both sides. The plan divides the area equally between landscape and built volume, joining a semi-permanent building with sloped green terrain. Two entrances are provided: a sloped green parkway that leads to the outdoor exhibition space on the second floor, and a main entrance at ground level. Landscape art and garden paths beautify the street and support sustainability.

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Harmonious Forest Landscape

Hsu Fu Chu Landscape Landscape Design

Harmonious Forest

Harmonious Forest is a landscape design for a site of 5300 square meters in Taichung. The layout is based on three elements: axes, blank space and layers. Layers of greenery and simple geometric lines are interwoven to reflect the aesthetic of eastern brush painting and calligraphy. A welcoming trail is lined with Taiwan pines, camphor trees, Madagascar almonds and bald cypresses. Grass, a small bridge, a flowing stream, blooming trees and a pond at the gate form a rustic scene. Windows frame the garden like a painting that changes with the seasons.

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