The First Symphony of Grand Canal of China

PrizeHonorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Urban Design
Firm LocationYangpu District, China
CompanyAcademician Wu Zhiqiang's studio of Shanghai Tongji Planning & Design Institute
Lead ArchitectZhiqiang Wu
Design TeamZhiqiang Wu, Xin Li, Peng Gui, Mimi Zhou, Chunqing Ma, Ting Yang, Wenyao Su, Wei Hou, Shuai Qin, Qi Liu, Xinyu Yang
ClientBeijing City Sub-Center Investment and Construction Group Co. LTD

The construction of the Grand Canal Belt is the focus of the construction of the sub-center of Beijing city. This plan systematically sorts out the core issues of the current situation of the Grand Canal, and summarizes eight system designs, namely, creative vitality, Inherit cultural context, through greenway, bridge increase, waterfront reconstruction, construction control, hot spot addition and improve greenery. To create a 24-hour dynamic center, an urban living room showing charm in an all-round way, and a coherent and pleasant blue and green space across the system are three highlights.