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Kunming No.9 Of Beijing Road, bringing ethereal vibrance to the urban landscape

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Jade-Smart Enclave embodies unfurling foliar poetry. Jade-hued aluminum layered with crystalline glazing orchestrates luminous cadences. Vein-inspired tracery glistens with dewdrop light, honoring Kunming's aesthetic edicts while imbuing urbanscapes with ethereal vibrance. At FAR 5.03, vertically verdant innovation thrives: Sculpted volumes bestow bespoke gardens—vine-swathed cantilevers grace balconies; terraced "aerial sanctums" crown retreats; secluded courtyards anchor living tapestries. A central promenade threads sunken sylvan plazas and arboreal realms under pilotis. 39.22% pervasive verdure dissolves architecture into emerald embrace. Jade-limned facades converse with lush stratifications, realizing "private Eden per home, living tableau per stride"—effortless eco-density synergy.

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Main Entrance 1 view

West-facing Panlong River, the design employs a stepped massing descending west. High-rises define the urban edge along Beijing Road, while low-rise wings unfold towards the river, framing views. Terraced gardens and setbacks channel water elements inward. Sunken courtyards with cascading water reflect the river, complemented by vertical greenery and lawns, creating a seamless transition to the riparian zone. Anchored on Beijing Road—Kunming's historic axis linking past and present—the project embodies "unfurling jade leaves." Icy-gray aluminum and glazing create a luminous play of light, echoing metropolitan vibrancy. Rooftop terraces and curves soften volumes, achieving harmonious scale with adjacent neighborhoods like Jinquan and Upper Waterside—a dialogue between history and modernity.

Main Entrance 1 view

Entrance Aerial view

Confronting an exacting FAR of 5.03, the project orchestrates ecological harmony through sculpturally staggered volumes and a stratified verdant tapestry. Vine-draped balcony planters, terraced sky gardens, and intimate ground courtyards weave bespoke "celestial groves," gifting each residence a personalized sylvan sanctuary. A 39.22% green canvas unfolds: A central arboreal spine threads sunken crystalline plazas and elevated emerald colonnades under pilotis. Native flora crafts living corridors with riparian woodlands, gentling microclimates with whispered breezes. The façade breathes poetry—"jade leaves in celestial unfurling." Icy-moon aluminum veined with silver-grey tracery dances with low-E glazing, casting luminous patinas that shift from dawn's pearl to dusk's amber glow. Cascading rooftop terraces dissolve mass into silhouette, harmonizing with neighboring scales. At twilight, warm luminescence etches an auroral halo, stitching architecture into the city's nocturnal tapestry. This landmark emerges as a biophilic haven—where urban dynamism converges with floral serenity in "seamless transit to tranquility."

Building 10 East view
The Project of Plot 9, Beijing Road is a model of high-density and high-complexity urban village renovation in the core area of Kunming. Its core challenge lies in "multi-objective optimization under extreme constraints": how to meet strict planning indicators (green space ratio of 39.22%), complex supporting requirements, feasibility of phased development, good lighting environment, pleasant spatial scale, beautiful urban image, and various technical specifications, while facing the hard constr

Credits

 Kunming City
 中国
 Confidential
 12/2025
 395177 sq. m
 Confidential
 Jiang Yu、Ren Hong、Xu Liang、Dan Yanxin
 Cheng Wenxuan、Fang Yiwen
 N/A

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GAD is a high-quality“problem-solving”oriented design company.It focuses on owners'demands,site problems,universal architectural and socio-cultural issues,design innovation and implementation.It provides Professional and reasonable design strategies in the ever-changing realities and conditions.
The cmpany has a all-profession team,6 business sectors and 28 years of practical experience.Our business covers the whole design process.The Design content ranges from“home”to“city”,from“nature”to“humanities”.We aim to provide more people with a dignified and quality life.

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