Suzhou Creek
Waterfront and Campus Landscape for Shanghai AMJ architecture and urban planning Co., Ltd
The designer demolished the modern buildings with poor style and fences to combine the original separate campus landscape with the waterfront landscape, in order to present the excellent historical features along the Suzhou Creek to the public. The riverside area was extended. Eliminated steps, eliminated height difference through gentle slope, and greatly increase pedestrian space. The original landscape form of pedestrian footpath and plant greening, was transformed into a new model of campus landscape, shared space and riverside promenade.
Download Press Kit № 132637
Download Press Kit № 132637 Waterfront and Campus Landscape for Shanghai AMJ architecture and urban planning Co., Ltd by Lao Xue to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.
Available Now for Your Next Story
At architecture|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.
Please Note:
- Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
- Mention architecture|newsroom as your source.
- Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.
Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. architecture|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.
Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.
Suzhou Creek by Lao Xue
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Waterfront and Campus Landscape by Lao Xue
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Lao Xue Suzhou Creek
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Lao Xue Waterfront and Campus Landscape
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Shanghai AMJ architecture and urban planning Co Ltd Brand Logo
Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.
Suzhou Creek Waterfront and Campus Landscape Press Releases
Access press releases crafted for Suzhou Creek in these languages: English.
Suzhou Creek Waterfront and Campus Landscape Media Articles
For immediate use: Suzhou Creek articles, available in languages such as Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Turkish, Arabic (Standard), Dutch and Hindi, to enrich your content.
Unique Properties
Changning campus of East China University of political science and law is located in the east of Changning District, Shanghai and in the north of Yuyuan Road Historical and cultural style area. It is 900 meters along the riverside. It is a rare non industrialized area along the Suzhou River. It has unique characteristics and portal effect. The transformation and improvement of its riverside line will be of great significance to the construction of the whole area along the Suzhou River.
Tags
Landscape Design, Waterfront Design, Shanghai, North Suzhou River,
Production Technology
The design concept is to shape East China University of political science and law, a "century old campus and the Pearl of the Su River", into the most open public space along the Su River, the most elegant historical style and the most beautiful campus landscape. The landscape goal is to create a unique landscape form of "courtyard in the garden, garden in the courtyard". By retaining and protecting the spatial pattern, historical buildings and landscape environment, the overall style of campus is taken as a part of the landscape along the Suzhou River to open the scenery to the public.
Design Challenge
Demolished the modern buildings with poor style and which has affected the overall landscape, and expanded riverside area. Eliminated steps, eliminated height difference through gentle slope, and greatly increase pedestrian space. On the premise that the structure of flood control wall remains unchanged, raise the height of riverside footpath and enhance the landscape vision. The flood control wall, ground and historical building facade shall be provided with signs to show the history and Humanities of Chinese politics. Through the intelligent and controllable security system, on the premise of opening the school to serve the citizens to the greatest extent, ensure the campus education function, teaching order and safety of teachers and students.
Project Duration
The design of this project has began from March to May in 2021. The construction has lasted for 5 months, ended in September 2021.
Operation Flow
The design fully excavates the existing resources. It combines the originally independent campus with the riverside footpath, and relies on the unique Chinese and western excellent historical buildings of the campus, so as to "highlight the architectural style of national treasures, optimize the riverside landscape quality; excavate the humanistic elements of the campus and activate the riverside humanistic space; ensure the safety of the campus interface and establish a security management system" With the three design concepts as the core, the riverside footpaths that were originally narrow, single landscape and lack of public service facilities were comprehensively combed and rearranged, and the original single landscape form of "pedestrian footpath + plant greening" was transformed into a new model of "campus landscape + shared space + riverside promenade".
Research
Our team deeply collected and combed the historical evolution, historical landscape characteristics and the development of spatial pattern of the East China University of political science and law. At the same time, we evaluated the historical buildings in memory from the aspects of completion year, historical style, architectural function and historical characteristics, and put forward the design concept of restoring the historical space pattern, opening the campus public landscape and preserving and protecting ancient and famous trees.
Inspiration
Born and prospered by water, Shanghai has realized the connection project of Suzhou River by the end of 2020. How to create a distinctive high-quality waterfront public space on the basis of connection and open the important node areas along the coast, including the section of East China University of political science and law, has become a key problem. Meanwhile, East China University of political science and law has important humanistic history and architectural art value.
Image Credits
Copyright ©2021 AMJ. All rights reserved.
Project Overview
Suzhou Creek Waterfront and Campus Landscape has been a Bronze winner in the Landscape Planning and Garden Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Lao Xue was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Suzhou Creek Waterfront and Campus Landscape.
Lao Xue Press Releases
Explore the world of Lao Xue through our press releases, designed for media members to use freely and enrich your content. Instantly access 1 press releases, available exclusively for journalists.
Suzhou Creek Transformation: A Unique Waterfront and Campus Landscape Design Unveiled in Shanghai
Lao Xue Unveils Distinctive Waterfront and Campus Landscape Design along Suzhou River
Lao Xue Newsroom
Access Lao Xue Newsroom for exclusive insights into distinguished design and laureled projects.
