Project

CFLD works with Zhenglong Town planning department to develop a new district. Our team contributed to the concept development from positioning to land-use planning. The most detailed work focused on an area nestled within the hills. Invisible from the valley, we proposed to develop “a new world” – a place that is not remote, but feels far away from the usual urbanization. As hidden gem in the preserved natural zone of the Pearl River Delta it is convenient for weekend getaways, business and health retreat.
The urban design builds on the quality of the plateau, with its duality of open fields, reservoir and lake that is enclosed by hills. It creates a setting for a sports training base, lychee tourism, healthy vacation homes and a headquarter industry. Four strategies are used to guide the design: to create a diverse landscape experience, to create a double core, to cluster buildings instead of compounds, and to create a unique experience in the new world by restricting traffic.

Client

CFLD China Fortune Land

Program

150 km2 urban planning area, 8 km2 urban design area and a football oriented character town

Stages

2017 Planning and Urban Design concept

Team

Andreea Nitu, Brechtje Spreeuwers, Di Huang, Martin Probst, Ruizhi Cao, Shijie Zhang, Wenchi Yang
Partner：CAUPD