Project

Set between Qingdao’s historic Old Town, the cutting-edge Blue Valley New District, and the stunning Laoshan National Park, this project transforms a rare coastal peninsula into a vibrant, resilient destination. Drawing from global best practices, the design blends large-scale vision with deep respect for the site’s natural topography, creating lively neighborhoods, thriving public spaces, and a strong connection to the bay.

Guided by three principles — Re-Stitching park and coastal networks, Re-Naturalizing the shoreline through an adaptive “Growing Coastline,” and Re-Enforcing connections to future urban growth — the plan delivers a waterfront that’s ecological, flexible, and full of life. The result: a coastal community where nature, culture, and urban energy meet to create an unforgettable place to live, visit, and explore.

Client

Qingdao Langu Management Committee

Program

448.6ha urban design

Stages

2018 Masterplan Refinement

Team

MLA+：Andreea Banu, Chuanzhi Sun, Ivana Damjanovic, Jun Yang, Kexin Huang, Martin Probst, Olga Marelja, Piotr Zelaznowski, Reza Al-Kaabi, Wenchi Yang, Yi Yu, Yue Shen
In collaboration with Qingdao Urban Planning