Located in a low-density residential development area of Nanjing surrounded by hills and ponds, this project is a residential area consisting of 22 four-story buildings where residents live in coexistence with nature. The area offers a lifestyle merged harmoniously with the environment — a healthy, natural, and sustainable living space.
The concept for the area finds inspiration from the ecological context of "leaf veins." Natural elements, such as sunlight, water, trees, and public spaces like squares, pathways, and social areas, stretch across the residential community like leaf veins, providing nutrients and energy for a healthy and happy residential area.
Drawing from the texture of leaf veins as the blueprint, the area features an organic and intricate arrangement, forming a richly layered living environment along with visual pathways between buildings and landscapes. This design imbues the community with a natural and warm atmosphere.
Each intersecting pathway forms a small junction for life, perhaps as a tranquil pond landscape or a recreational space for families, allowing immersion into the scenery. A living experience is formed in which "the residences serve as the body and trees form the landscape."
The exterior of the buildings employs various textures and shades of gray stone, presenting a style of ink painting that resonates with the cultural characteristics of Nanjing, once the ancient capital for six dynasties. The integration of architecture and natural landscapes creates a picture of Nanjing through the style of an Eastern ink painting.
Team:
Architect: Yuan Architects
Collaborators: Wen-Yuan Peng / Ching Lu/ TzuHao Liao / YiSheng Lin / MingShao Gao / HipWa Lee / MingHsiu Lee / HsiMin Yang / JoWei Lo / XiaoHong Zhu / MinChi Huang / YiChien Hong / BoRu Chen
