City Archipelago
Biophilic Creative Blocks for Shanghai Zhenru Urban Sub-center Development and Construction Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Zhenru Subcenter has shifted from a railyard into a future-oriented biophilic creation center under an ambitious plan. Polluted soil is now removed, rivers can store and regulate rainwater, and islands coexist concordantly with green buildings. Jolly eco-space merged with dynamic functions is alluring to digital enterprises and makers, thus enlivening the region. This space in urban intensive construction areas is of continued charm to nearby residents. It knows no boundaries and delights them both physically and mentally.
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Unique Properties
Ecospace in concentrated urban areas holds lasting appeal for locals and entrepreneurs and breathes new life into the region.
Tags
Brownfield transition, green infrastructure, low-carbon streets, innovation center
Production Technology
No distractions Business service facilities on one side of the city trunk road provide an organic defense against noise and visual distractions to optimize biophilic experience.
Design Challenge
Water and green are key to urban islands. They serve as green infrastructure to help manage storm floods and improve citizen experience, and are the brand-new epitome of urban brownfield transition.
Project Duration
The project is located in Zhenru Subcenter, Putuo District, Shanghai. The design started in March 2021 and completed in August 2021. The construction is in full swing.
Operation Flow
Blend and economy A blend of office, residential and digital innovation functions maintain the streets' vigor. Transit-oriented development in the east is economically balanced with large open space in the west, thus enabling the project to progress.
Research
AIntention of dynamic islands The green buildings arranged in a casual manner highlight the intention of biophilia and vitality.
Inspiration
Ecology as a catalyst Water and green are key to urban islands. They serve as green infrastructure to help manage storm floods and improve citizen experience, and are the brand-new epitome of urban brownfield transition. Ecospace in concentrated urban areas holds lasting appeal for locals and entrepreneurs and breathes new life into the region.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Ning Zhang, Designer, 2022. Image #2: Photographer Ning Zhang, Designer, 2022. Image #3: Photographer Ning Zhang, Designer, 2022. Image #4: Photographer Ning Zhang, Designer, 2022.
Project Overview
City Archipelago Biophilic Creative Blocks has been a Bronze winner in the Urban Planning and Urban Design award category in the year 2022 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
Ning ZHANG was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work City Archipelago Biophilic Creative Blocks.
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