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Shang Yuan Demonstration Center

C&D Inc. (Wuxi Subsidiary) Demonstration Center Landscape Design Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Shang Yuan

Shang Yuan is a landscape design for a demonstration center in Wuxi, China. The overall layout draws on the dignified form of the Summer Palace, while the details refer to the delicate gardens of the Jiangnan region. The plan follows a pattern of one hall, two axes, three entrances, five rituals and six gardens, so each garden offers a different view to moving visitors. Techniques such as hollow-out walls and borrowed scenery extend the sense of space. Building roofs adopt Tang-style cornices, and permeable, wear-resistant materials support urban rainwater management.

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Plot 140 POLY Guanggang Residential Landscape

L&A Design Residential Landscape Landscape Design Monday, 14 September 2026

Plot 140 POLY Guanggang

Plot 140 Poly Guanggang is a residential landscape design in Guangzhou, China, covering a landscape area of 21000 square meters. The site is long and narrow, with a north-south distance of only 40 meters. A vertical garden was created to enlarge the green space within the compact urban setting. An elevated pedestrian corridor with a steel frame links the whole site and the surrounding landscape resources. Rust-colored steel plates recall the former steel works on the site. Play features support children and parent-child interaction.

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Poly Tianhuan Garden

Paul Bo Peng Garden Landscape Design Sunday, 13 September 2026

Poly Tianhuan

Poly Tianhuan Garden is a landscape design for a residential site in Foshan, Guangdong. The garden covers 19368 square meters and forms artificial green hills within the city. Undulating topography and curved surfaces recall the qualities of a natural environment. The design extends into the interior of the buildings, so the boundary between inside and outside is softened. Natural stone, wood and planting are used, with white hemp granite paving, concrete for the curved surfaces and perforated metal for the furniture. The layout is inspired by traditional Chinese gardens.

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Surfland Resort

ANDRE KREBS Resort Landscape Design Saturday, 12 September 2026

Surfland

Surfland is a resort and surf park located in Garopaba, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The main attraction is an artificial wave pool that allows surfing throughout the year, for beginners and experienced surfers alike. The site covers 400,000 square meters, of which 233,000 square meters are kept as an environmental preservation area. Buildings occupy only open ground, so existing vegetation is not cut. Natural stone, wood, concrete, steel, sand and native plants are used. The landscape follows the fluid forms of water.

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Wanda Mall Landscape

Fujian F.A.M. Landscape Architecture Design and Engineering Co., Ltd. Landscape Landscape Design Friday, 11 September 2026

Wanda Mall

Wanda Mall is a commercial landscape project in Lanzhou, China. The design covers about 227600 square meters, including 27800 square meters of roof landscape. Forest is the main theme, and local heritage such as the Silk Road, the Yellow River and the Loess Plateau informs the layout. Native trees and drought-tolerant plants are combined with introduced species to suit the dry and windy climate and to limit maintenance. Artificial stone is used as a decorative material. The aim is to make daily contact with nature part of a commercial setting.

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Vanke Hill City Residential Landscape

GND Design Limited Residential Landscape Landscape Design Thursday, 10 September 2026

Vanke Hill City

Vanke Hill City is a residential landscape design located at the foot of Yinhu Hill in Shenzhen, China. The low density community covers 32009 square meters and is next to an urban green belt. The landscape links the community with the surrounding city through the themes of ecology, etiquette, circulation and space. Functional modules are combined in a flexible way, so activities can extend from one space into another. Stone replaces PC material in the drainage ditches, which improves drainage. A courtyard style entry deck welcomes residents.

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