Name: Yang Huang
Waterbird resources in Great Bay Area have decreased by 60% because of human activities within the last 40 years. Wetlands and waterfront areas are severely threatened and polluted, causing the loss of resting and nesting spaces for birds and others. Landscape architects and allied professionals are responsible for restoring the natural habitats for wildlife and reducing the environmental impacts that former urbanized processes have put on the land. The opportunity lies in the new urban core of Shiqi District, Zhongshan. Along the Qijiang River, a significant waterbird preservation corridor in Great Bay Area, the 55-acre waterfront is planned to be the future economic and ecological center of Zhongshan City. Our priority is to create a co-living place for humans and birds to share without interrupting each other. Constructed wetlands, island chains, forest conservation zone, and other topography changes are essential tools to cover the birds’ needs for shelter at different stages of their lives. A 100% rainwater management system is also implemented to mitigate urban environmental impacts furthermore. The park will provide public spaces for visitors to share a wonderful time with waterbirds in urban areas. As the eco core of the future urban center, the park provides gathering and activity spaces for the public. Surrounding communities are encouraged to participate in the maintenance of the wetlands, especially children. Playgrounds, sand pits, and sliders invite them to come closer to nature, guiding them to appreciate the beauty of wildlife and the natural environment. The sponge city strategy used in the design sets a paradigm for relevant municipal projects in Zhongshan. It educates not only citizens but our clients on the importance of resilient design and will lead other projects to incorporate resiliency strategies into their designs. As a result, the park will become a recreational and educational destination for citizens to share a wonderful time with waterbirds in the future urban center. The park is currently under construction and will open in 2024.
Zhongshan Talents Park——Co-living with Birds in Future Urban Center
Asia-Oceania
Urban projects, Rural Projects, Landscape & Public Space
Zhongshan, China
Huang Yang; He Jiakun; Gao Hong; Ling Yuting; Wang Zuohan; Dai Qiaoqi; Yang Nandi; Zhu Zhoufei; Ge Mengting; Lai Zunheng; Shi Dongtian; Liang Zhao; Zhu Anqi; Yang Xinyu; Wang Qing
ZDG Design
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2A Continental Architectural Awards
Average rating: 6 reviews
b.lenhardt
Oct 12, 2023
b.lenhardt
Oct 12, 2023
Concept and Practicality Balance: 5
Innovativeness: 5
Climate Responsiveness: 5
l.araghian
Oct 6, 2023
Concept and Practicality Balance: 7
Innovativeness: 7
Climate Responsiveness: 8
1413794236
Oct 6, 2023
Concept and Practicality Balance: 7
Innovativeness: 7
Climate Responsiveness: 7
gisela.loehlein
Oct 6, 2023
Concept and Practicality Balance: 9
Innovativeness: 9
Climate Responsiveness: 10
innovative urban landscape architectural project that is there with minimal built intervention
Anonymous
Oct 6, 2023
Concept and Practicality Balance: 9
Innovativeness: 8
Climate Responsiveness: 8
works very well