Ronald Lu & Partners creates “perfect living model” with new green flagship TOD project in Shenzhen
30 November 2021
November 2021, China: Award-winning architecture practice Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP), known for its human-centric, future-ready design, announces its latest project win demonstrating its expertise in green architecture and transit-oriented development (TOD) through a “micro-city” located in the heart of China’s Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen.
TOD is currently a major focus in mainland China and has been far more prevalent in recent years with the appeal of transportation hubs which reduce carbon consumption and are highly convenient for residents. Ronald Lu & Partners was seen as a trusted advisor, having participated in over 45 rail-related projects among 94 transport stations in Hong Kong, and was therefore selected to drive this project forward due to the practice’s pioneering approach and immeasurable understanding of TOD.
Set within the southern Shekou Peninsula, in a former industrial zone near Chiwan Port, this biophilic TOD landmark promotes a zero-carbon lifestyle and beautifully integrates the surrounding hillside introducing natural greenery, in a multi-dimensional way, to the communities who will occupy it. Restoring the nature in the area was the starting point and is a key part of the project — boasting a green coverage rate which plans to exceed 30% — and is designed to help cool the microclimate of the area, particularly during the humid summer months.
The expansive eco-development reorganizes the spatial relationship between nature, culture, and the city. The once exploited hillside has been carefully restored through the planting of new trees and water features, seamlessly links the urban space through a high line park, a wide-reaching TOD network, and a landscaped courtyard reshaping the city skyline from its northern mountain range to southern seashores.
With a design centered around three main pillars: hospitality and service, artistic and stylistic approach, and intelligence and comfort, it is destined to be the perfect living model for the climate generation. With well-planned city functions operable 24/7 — and a mixture of residential, business, commercial, and educational facilities — this comprehensive development is set to become a key business zone of the future within the Greater Bay Area connecting Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macau. Greater Bay Area is a key focus for China’s push for innovation-driven development, coordinated economic advantages and sustainable urban living.
The multi-level transportation network is central to the project and harmoniously separates pedestrians and vehicles with a humanized slow-traffic system. RLP’s vision is to “Design Better Life” and this project is no exception, not only allowing residents to move around seamlessly by subway or bus, but more importantly, it promotes walkability encouraging a greener lifestyle and enhancing communities’ overall health and wellbeing.
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