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South Golden Bay in Luxelakes, Chengdu: a subtle dialogue between urban life and wilderness

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The design concept of the South Golden Bay project stems from a deep respect for the site's natural landscape and ecology. Taking advantage of the unique advantages of the project site, with "over the wilderness" as the design theme, the design method of light landscape intervention is adopted to create a rich and diverse spatial level. From the open lake to the wetlands on the shore, from the undulating grassland to the scattered buildings, to the aerial viewing platform, a variety of different spatial feelings are formed from horizontal to vertical, from open to private, etc., which increases the fun and exploration of the space. The entire site presents a state of breaking out of the wilderness and growing naturally, forming a pattern of mutual penetration with nature.

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WILDERNESS GATE

The South Golden Bay project is located in the core lake area of Luxelakes, Chengdu. The site features winding shorelines and multiple islands, creating a rich, layered landscape. The design respects the natural terrain, integrating buildings with the environment. Buildings are strategically placed to ensure lake views while maintaining privacy. The project employs light landscape intervention to enhance the natural ecology, allowing plants to grow and blend with the landscape. The design creates a harmonious balance between urban development and ecology, forming a seamless relationship with nature, and offering a rich spatial experience that promotes exploration and interaction.

WILDERNESS THEATER

WILDERNESS ARTISTIC

The design team faced the challenge of integrating artificial elements with the natural ecology to achieve harmony between man and nature.The design draws inspiration from three core principles:
1. Respect the site’s natural attributes, ensuring buildings blend seamlessly with the terrain while maximizing lake views.
2. Balance ecological preservation with urban development by exploring the site’s spirit and creating authentic, natural spaces.
3. Meet diverse functional needs with a sustainable, eco-friendly living and leisure environment.
The development of the South Golden Bay successfully achieves a harmonious coexistence between architecture, daily life, people, and water. It offers valuable insights into urban ecological restoration. In addition to serving as a demonstration of ecological, cultural, and residential ideals, the site is envisioned as an important window for showcasing a new way of life. It is designed to accommodate non-standardized commercial models in the future, encompassing lifestyle retail, hospitality, dining, art, culture, and nature-driven social spaces. This will help attract visitors, foster community cohesion, and promote economic and cultural growth.

Walking into the green forest trail, a boundless waterscape unfolds in front of you. The overall waterscape uses double-layered black rock slabs scattered to create reflections, and there are several tree pools scattered around the pool.
The design of the South Golden Bay project reflects our commitment to preserving the essence of the natural environment while integrating modern architecture. We believe in minimal intervention to enhance the unique characteristics of the site, respecting both the landscape and its ecological context.

Credits

 Chengdu
 China
 Chengdu Wanhua New City Development Co.
 07/2023
 4976 sq. m
 Confidential
 N/A
 Lead Designer: Gan Weiwei ;Team Members: Ma Qing, Teng Long, Huang Zhu, Liu Yuqing, Liu Lijun, Lin Ying, Fu Xuemei, Wang Chao, Li Min
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Bio

Chengdu MaiWei Landscape Architecture Studio was founded in June 2020. As a cutting-edge landscape architecture design office, it is good at exploring positive and interesting viewpoints and practices. We are not limited by the type of project, but, through the rational analysis and research to express our understanding of design in an emotional dimension. We lead the theoretical logic of design methodology, and creatively solve the contradiction and complexity of the landscape in the field. At the same time, we focus on the value output of emotional landscape, to create a warm, emotional and sustainable landscape space. Through the language of landscape to answer the life value of human and nature.

http://www.mwla.com.cn/

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