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Project Overview

The project is located in the All-China Games Village block of Xi'an City, with the base east of Hoyue Road, north of Hugo Park Road, south of Gangrun Road, and the adjacent planned residential plots on the east side.

The building land is basically leveled, with a total land area of 22,815 square meters, mainly composed of high-rise residential buildings and supporting buildings. The above-ground construction area is 57,038 square meters (including 53,603 square meters of planned residential construction area, 1,380 square meters of community commercial outlets, and 2,055 square meters of other supporting facilities), and the underground construction area is 23,277 square meters, with a floor area ratio of 2.5, a building density of 20%, and a green area ratio of 35%.

Project Commissioner

Greentown China Holdings Limited

Project Creator

GLA Design

Team

Xu Aili, Zhao Kun, Zhang Yijun, Zhuang Yangjie

Project Brief

This development offers a unique residential experience, centered on a spacious central garden designed with central axis symmetry. The eight high-rise residential buildings surrounding the garden form a multi-level community where the landscape takes precedence. The buildings act as embellishments to the park-like environment, breaking from traditional designs that merely place greenery in front of residences. Here, the residences are thoughtfully integrated into the landscape, with flexible building layouts that make full use of both landscape and public resources. The central garden, strategically placed on the district’s axis, offers a vast, regular-shaped space that serves as the heart of the community. The reduced internal building heights create a more open and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that residents enjoy unobstructed views of the greenery from every vantage point.

Additionally, the project incorporates a shared lobby at the district’s main entrance, enhancing the sense of community and security. Designed to a five-star standard, this lobby not only elevates the overall living experience but also strengthens property management. The integration of high-end amenities like air purifiers, energy-efficient air conditioning systems, and centralized solar water heating reflects the district’s focus on high-quality, sustainable living. The layout fosters a feeling of openness and interaction among neighbors, making the district feel more like a vast park than a traditional residential area​.

Project Innovation/Need

This project breaks new ground by prioritizing accessibility and interaction in landscape design. Unlike conventional developments that create green spaces that are difficult to reach, this design incorporates linear green spaces that align with residents' activity routes, such as morning jogs and walks. The neighborhood’s centralized green spaces are not only beautiful but accessible, promoting interaction among residents and offering a safe and engaging environment for children and the elderly to enjoy.

Design Challenge

The challenge was to create an environment where the buildings felt like part of the landscape rather than overpowering it. Achieving this required precise planning to ensure the building heights remained uniform, while reducing the internal building height for a more open space. Balancing the need for landscape views and creating an internal environment conducive to resident interaction required careful consideration of layout flexibility and architectural design choices.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a key focus, achieved through several eco-design strategies. The project features energy-saving measures like sun-shading components, energy-efficient doors and windows, and external wall insulation systems. Additionally, the landscape integrates water-saving irrigation systems and rainwater recycling. The use of solar energy for centralized hot water systems and efficient land development, including underground spaces, further enhances the project’s sustainable profile​.

Architecture - Residential - International

This award celebrates the design process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, and aesthetic considerations. Consideration given for material selection, technology, light and shadow.
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