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CCCG XIANG JIANG LAI, an example of smart terrain use

LEAP DESIGN

Urban Planning  /  Completed
LEAP DESIGN

Work with the natural slope (lower south, higher north; max. 14m height difference), turning this challenge into an advantage.
Four stepped terraces (3.5-4m height drops) connect spaces, creating a multi-level park.
To maximize shared space efficiency (1+1>2), we integrate community features like clubhouses, all-ages playgrounds, and fitness walls, linked by open stilt spaces into a loop system.
At the heart, the landmark "Wings of Flight" structure uses the low-lying land for its parametric-designed cantilevered form.

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Smart Terrain Use:
Stepped terraces manage the 14m slope, keeping the natural land shape while smoothly connecting to city roads (e.g., west side of the community center levels with the road). Easy Movement:
South entry uses scenic paths to guide people uphill; west entry offers quick car access – keeping people and cars separate.
Open stilt areas and multi-level parks blur the community boundary, blending inside and outside views. Modern City Face:
The landmark facade (silver-gray aluminum + crystal-gray glass) creates a sleek look. Horizontal windows maximize city views and natural light.

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Passive Design: Uses natural slopes to reduce earthwork and enable drainage. Open stilt spaces improve airflow, cutting energy costs. Materials & Tech: Energy-saving materials: LOW-E insulated glass blocks heat/noise; lightweight aluminum panels last longer.
Nature integration: Sunlit lawns and cascading waterfalls cool the air. Vertical greenery (slope turf, roof gardens) boosts carbon absorption. Resource Efficiency: Terraced design needs fewer retaining walls, lowering construction costs.

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Core Strengths: Smart Slope Innovation:
Transforms the 14m terrain into four terraces, creating a multi-functional "Multi-Level Circuit Park". Iconic Facade:
Asymmetric design + horizontal windows. Matte & glossy textures blend for modern style and transparency. Community Spirit Hub:
The "Wings of Flight" center features: ·12m cantilever landmark ·Artistic stairs using the slope ·All-ages facilities (multipurpose clubhouse, playgrounds, stepped lawn seating, fitness walls, water features etc.) woven into the landscape → Boosts neighborhood energy Integrated Ecosystem:
Workspaces + Homes + Shops + Schools combine into a self-sustaining mini-city.

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Nature + Built Harmony:Works gently with the terrain, keeping people, buildings, and nature in balance with minimal intervention. Space Supercharged:Multi-use design makes public spaces do more, achieving "1+1>2" efficiency. Community Identity:The "Wings of Flight" center embodies progress and connection. Its facade acts as a city "calling card", matching Nanning's global vision. Future-Forward Sustainability:Could add renewables and rainwater systems for deeper eco-resilience.

Credits

 Hangzhou
 China
 Confidential
 12/2024
 379723 sq. m
 Confidential
 Li Bo、Lu Chaofan
 Li Bo、Lu Chaofan、Chen Wei、Chen Keli、Yu Luping、He Juntao、Zhang Piaoyi
 LEAP DESIGN
 Guangxi Luming Property Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Bio

LEAP DESIGN is a comprehensive, diversified large-scale architectural design firm. Holding a Class-A Qualification in Architectural Engineering Design and a Class-B Qualification in Urban and Rural Planning, it is one of the first EPC pilot enterprises in Hangzhou. With over a decade of dedicated practice, the company possesses a profound understanding of the value dynamics in land development operations while consistently maintaining respect for humanistic beauty and a keen sensitivity to aesthetic excellence.


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