The South Golden Bay project is located in the core lake area in the middle of the Luxelakes District. The land is composed of several peninsulas
Project name
Luxelakes C7 South Golden Bay Model Island
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Principal designer
Gan Weiwei
Design team
Ma Qing,Teng long,Huang Zhu,Liu Yuqing,Liu Lijun,Lin Ying,Fu Xuemei,Wang Chao,Li Min
Collaborators
Wild Horizon Landscape Center
Completion year
July 2023
Client
Chengdu Wanhua New City Development Co.
Typology
Landscape Design
Located in the heart of Hangzhou’s central urban area and adjacent to The Peach Blossom Lake Park, this project capitalizes on its superior natural landscape resources and excellent connectivity to seamlessly integrate with nature. Drawing on the timeless charm of traditional courtyard design, the development reinterprets classic Chinese garden con...
Project name
Zhongtian&Hiwell Lake Palace
Landscape Architecture
MaiWei Landscape Architecture Studio
Design team
Ma Qing, Teng Long, Huang Zhu, Yan Lisha, Zhong Jing, Fu Lihong, Liao Jiawei, Hu Hao, Fu Xuemei, Luo Tongyu, Wang Chao, Li Qingmei, Li Min
Collaborators
Shanghai Linxuan Horticulture Co., Ltd. Landscape Design Guidance: Gan Weiwei. Chief Technical Engineer: Jin Liangliang. Architectural Design: Hangzhou 9M Architectural Design Co.,ltd.
Contractor
Hangzhou Jiade Landscaping Engineering Co.,Ltd.
Typology
Landscape Design
The sidewalks of Champs-Élysées in Paris have been transformed into a unique sensory experience for visitors through redesign and the incorporation of natural elements. These sidewalks captivate the eyes with beautiful lighting at night, floral arrangements, and diverse plants, stimulating the sense of sight.
Project name
Redesign of the sidewalk on the Champs-Élysées
Architecture firm
Nature Architect
Location
Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Design team
Nature Architect
Built area
About 1.2 miles
Site area
Avenue Champs-Élysées Paris
Visualization
Sahar Ghahremani Moghadam
Typology
Commercial & Recreational
Successful landscape design involves many different elements. While it takes practice and expertise to perfect them, understanding even the basic principles can help you get started the right way.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Amazing Architecture
The Nahversorgungszentrum (Local Supply Center) in Salzburg-Itzling is a compelling example of how modern architecture can engage with both urban environments and ecological considerations. The design of the building emerged from an architectural competition organized by the Raiffeisenverband.
Architecture firm
ARGE L – S – S Lechner Schallhammer Scheicher. Architect Johannes Schallhammer (design). Lechner & Lechner Architects (design). Architekten Scheicher ZT GmbH (execution planning)
Location
(5020) Raiffeisenstraße 20, Salzburg, Austria
Principal architect
Johannes Schallhammer & Christine Lechner
Design team
Johannes Schallhammer, Christine Lechner, Hans Werner Scheicher
Landscape
Idealice Landschaftsarchitektur
Structural engineer
Dipl-Ing. Johann Lienbacher
Construction
RHZ Bau GmbH
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros 3D
Material
Reinforced concrete, Mullion and transom facades
Client
Raiffeisenverband Salzburg
The pre-existing space, somewhat dark and cramped, has been transformed through the incorporation of the original outdoor veranda into the indoor space at the ground floor level. In doing so, Zhang Ping has created a new external wall with floor to ceiling glazing.
Project name
Wangfu Mansion and Garden
Architecture firm
Zhang Ping
Location
Changping District, Beijing, China
Interior design
PING Design (Zhang Ping)
Environmental & MEP
Kang Zheng
Typology
Residential › House
This space is neither a street nor a square; it is a leftover area situated at the intersection of two urban structures. Simply put, it’s a patch. The aim of the design is to cultivate the space, making it more habitable for both the general public and the residents of the neighboring emergency housing. The design divides the area into three sectio...
Project name
The Cozy Patch in Brnox
Architecture firm
ORA, Alžběta P. Brůhová
Location
The Corner of Cejl and Vlhká Streets, Brno, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Jan Veisser, Jan Hora, Barbora Hora, Klára Mačková, Maroš Drobňák [ORA]. Alžběta P. Brůhová
Built area
Gross floor area 1,106 m²
Collaborators
Landscape design: Radka Janoušková. Brnox concept author: Kateřina Šedá. Concrete Armchairs authors: Kateřina Šedá, Kristína Drinková. Paintings: Kateřina Šedá, Kristína Drinková, Collective
Landscape
Radka Janoušková
Material
Permeable concrete, red concrete, steel, black locust wood
Client
Brno-Center District
The Metropolitan Station in Lublin, designed by the Polish architectural firm Tremend, has received the main award at this year’s World Architecture Festival (WAF). The event, held from 6-8th November in Singapore.