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Acesite Park Landscape

Logan Group Landscape Landscape Design Sunday, 27 September 2026

Acesite Park

Acesite Park is a landscape design for a residential and municipal park area in Shenzhen. The park applies a sponge city approach, with sunken green belts, rain gardens and grassed swales that slow and collect rainwater. Paving uses silica sand and ceramic permeable bricks, which allow water to pass through and reduce noise. Vegetation and a filter layer purify the collected rainwater for waterfalls, mist systems, irrigation and road washing. The sponge facilities store 2547.84 cubic meters of water. The terraced field layout creates slopes and depressions that guide slow drainage.

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City Gather Forest Themed Park

Siyuan Tao Forest Themed Park Landscape Design Saturday, 26 September 2026

City Gather

City Gather is a forest themed public park in Changsha, China. The park covers an area of 10,000 square meters and joins a natural landscape with spaces for community activity. Vegetation, light and shadow, winding paths, water features and deer sculptures form the main scenery. A circular landscape installation and a cut steel installation add a contemporary art character. The children's area includes a deer house slide, a colorful runway, a seesaw and fitness equipment. The layout links the city, the community and daily outdoor life.

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Art One Residential Exhibition Area

Hu Sun Residential Exhibition Area Landscape Design Friday, 25 September 2026

Art One

Art One is a landscape design for a residential exhibition area in Shenzhen. The terrain is varied along the axis of the site, and surrounding natural resources are introduced. A group of trees is planted in the core area to form a microclimate and to make the original forest the highlight of the site. An art gallery connects the spaces and includes hollow-carved elements and color blocks. Four functional boxes are placed within the green environment to create experience spaces. The landscape design area covers 6700 square meters.

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Shimao Bright Xihu Landscape

Randi Design Landscape Landscape Design Thursday, 24 September 2026

Shimao Bright Xihu

Shimao Bright Xihu is a landscape design located in Pingtan county, Fujian, China. The project covers 56849 square meters in the local central business district. The layout follows a central axis, integrating traditional gate court etiquette and courtyard culture into the spatial sequence. Coherent circulation routes enrich the site experience and improve connectivity. Materials include imitation stone boards, imitation stone tiles, metal decorative strips and stone, unified with the marble and metal of the architecture. Song Dynasty aesthetics inspired the concise modern form.

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Light Portal Future Rail City

QUAD studio Future Rail City Urban Planning Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Light Portal

Light Portal is masterplan of Yibin Highspeed Rail City. A reform of lifestyle recommends to all age all year round. Next to Yibin High Speed Rail Station which operated since June 2019, Yibin Greenland Centre comprises of 160m tall mixed-use Twin Towers integrate architecture and nature with the 1km long landscape boulevard. Yibin has a history for more than 4000 years, accumulating wisdom and culture just like the sediment in the river marked the development of Yibin. The Twin Towers serve as a light portal to guide visitors as well as a landmark for residents to assemble.

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Forest Heart Culture Center of Tartu

Yiqing Wu Culture Center of Tartu Landscape Design Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Forest Heart

Forest Heart envisages the transformation of an existing park into an emblematic public space and cultural center, offering an innovative urban design solution for Estonia. The design underscores the significance of crafting a versatile and ecologically astute environment that positions the park as a pivotal gathering point, fostering communal engagement and the celebration of the city's cultural identity. Forest Heart presents a distinctive landscape-centric urban design that pays homage to the nation's heritage.

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Design Brand of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 20 September 2026

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