Baotou Vanke Central Park

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

BAOTOU VANKE CENTRAL PARK

Zap Associates Llc

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

CLIENTS
Taiyuan Vanke

MANUFACTURERS
Autodesk, Chaos Group, Adobe, Kaiqi, Mcneel

ENGINEERING
Shenyang Jialin Landscaping Engineering Co.ltd

PLAYGROUND MANUFACTURER
Kaiqi Group Co.ltd.

LANDSCAPE
Zap Associates Llc

INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM
Beijing Infiispace Design Co.ltd

SCULPTURE CONSULTANTS
Beijing Boyi Meiyuan Sculpture Art Co. Ltd

VANKE TEAM
Xinkuang Liao, Shiming Zan, Zhenfei Chang

YEAR
2019

AREA
89030 m²

LOCATION
Baotou, China

CATEGORY
Park

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

Text description provided by architect.

Baotou Vanke Central Park transformed a former wasteland into a lush landscape of lake, rolling hills, meadows and gardens.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

The design was shaped by an extensive community process and is now celebrated as an important destination and center for Baotou City.

The most dramatic aspect of the site transformation has been the restoration of its ecosystem – carve pedestrians to create new green spaces a new freshwater lake, to bring Baotou’s water into the open, new forest types and amended soils respond to the design's microclimates and showcase a diversity of species specifically suited to each area.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

PROJECT NARRATIVE Situated on 22 acres between Baotou Wenhua Road, the Qingshan freeway, and to express the sense of care through design, to preserve the core emotions by everyone’s participation, to show the respect of the venue and natural order, the integration.

And transition of art form a new, immersive experience, Baotou Vanke Central park has transformed a derelict and wasteland into a lush landscape of lake, swales, Mongolian meadow gardens, and active urban spaces.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

Design and sustainability come together in this project to produce a new type of urban landscape that is active, innovative, resource-conscious, and ecologically rich.

The sustainability of the parks can be measured not only in terms of ecology, water, energy, and materials; but also in terms of social vibrancy as places that promote the health and wellbeing of the people who experience them.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

Along with the existing watershed terrain and the alignment of the lake integrates to create diverse flow patterns which are characteristic of natural water systems, creating ecologically valuable, natural and diverse habitats for biodiversity.

It not only conforms to the watershed terrain but also creates a rare large open water surface in Baotou.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

In addition to the diverse activity space along the shore, the lake is built to reflect the image of the front elevation of the tourist center, facing the main entrance of the park.

Walking through the plaza, the winding shoreline, the undulating architectural reflections and the rich layers of canopy lines, together form a gorgeous and modern art painting.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
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Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

The Crescent Bay beside the bridge shows the charm of exquisite modern design with a simple flowing curve.

SUSTAINABILITY + COLLABORATION

The project offers a new model of sustainability for similarly scaled projects-- one that carefully balances environmental and cultural considerations. Areas of the project which are not planted contribute to the social sustainability of the project, which is uniquely high.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei

Developed in close collaboration with the city, Vanke team, and community, the park's range of social spaces include areas for quiet contemplation, a large community gathering space, and an inclusive play area for all ages and abilities.

The project specifically promotes human health through a series of walking trails and loops.

Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei


Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei
Baotou Vanke Central Park
© Ren Yi / Qiu Ripei


Baotou Vanke Central Park
Location plan
Baotou Vanke Central Park
Plan
Baotou Vanke Central Park
Masterplan
Baotou Vanke Central Park
South plaza


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