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Located in the burgeoning Tianfu New District of Chengdu City, Sichuan the Luxelakes Eco City is a new town integrating a mixture of residential, business, recreation and entertainment areas in a rehabilitated lakeside environment. Considering the areas lack of ecologically grounded developments the new Eco City offers a new alternative to city dwellers wanting to relocate from the city.
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Based on Environmentally Sustainable Design Principles the rivers edge park integrates Sponge City principles – also known as Water Sensitive Urban Design – along a contemporary series of zigzag boardwalks. As water moves from the adjacent mixed use development it is filtered through a series of wetland landscapes before being release further downstream into the catchment. People can experience the movement and cleansing of the water as it moves through the project.
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The designers intended the riverside walk to open a variety of ways to interact with the water’s edge. By seeing the built elements – board walks and lookouts – as architectural elements they are intended to contrast dramatically in form and experience to the softened landscape experience. As part of the broader Tianfu New District the Luxelakes development adds a unique landscape experience where visitors are able to enjoy an immersive and serene experience away from the bustling city.
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Luxelakes Eco City
Landscape Architect | GVL (Gossamer)
Photo credit | GVL (Gossamer)