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Urban Design2024

Ties of Harmony

A vibrant community embracing diversity — using cultural heritage to strengthen regional links and create a new cultural symbol near Suzhou.

Ties of Harmony

Project Details

Role

Urban Designer

Duration

4 months

Tools

Rhino 3D, GIS, Illustrator, InDesign

Tags

Public SpaceCultural HeritageCommunity DesignSuzhou

About This Project

Located near the Suzhou Wu Cultural Museum, this project transforms an undeveloped open space into a vibrant comprehensive community. The design uses the area's rich cultural heritage — dating back to the Zhou Dynasty and the Wu State period — to strengthen regional identity. Key strategies include: improving the internal road network with a multi-mobility system (straight fast lanes for efficiency, broken-line streets for interaction), establishing three-dimensional permeability through skywalks and pedestrian corridors, and creating all-age-friendly public spaces that promote inclusivity and social cohesion from children's play areas to cultural exhibition spaces.

Ties of Harmony process image 1
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