[Yujin Cao + Liwei Shen - City Spine - COVER IMG] "City Spine" demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to sustainable urban development through the integration of renewable energy systems, green infrastructure, and multi-modal transportation modes.

City Spine

PrizeHonorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Conceptual Landscape
Firm LocationBoston, United States
Project locationVilnius, Lithuania
CompanyYujin Cao + Liwei Shen
Lead ArchitectYujin Cao and Liwei Shen
Design TeamYujin Cao, Liwei Shen, Fenghao Lu, Zhanglei Xu, Shuyue Li
ClientCity of Vilnius and Lithuanian Railways

"City Spine" demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to sustainable urban development through the integration of renewable energy systems, green infrastructure, and multi-modal transportation modes. Its carbon-neutral approach, featuring solar-powered facilities and climate-adaptive design elements, aligns with Vilnius's sustainability goals. Transforming the historic railway station into a vibrant urban axis enhances connectivity and economic opportunities and creates resilient public spaces that address environmental challenges, setting a new standard for 21st-century transportation hubs.