延安中路公园 · WAA+丨中国上海丨WAA+,上海园林设计院

TYPE

Parks, Gardens & Squares

YAN'AN ZHONG LU PARK

CLIENT

Shanghai Garden Administration Bureau

SCALE

28 ha

YEAR OF COMPLETION

2004

LOCATION

Shanghai, China

COLLABORATORS

Shanghai Landscape Architecture Design Institute

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

2004

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This central urban green space, 28 hectares in size, was created as a catalyst to promote the “greenification” of Shanghai’s modern downtown area. Referencing the historical relationship of Shanghai to both the sea and the Huangpu River, the concept of a “water story” linked to the green network was introduced. The design is inspired by the presence of an ancient river that once traversed the site. From this vision of green space and water arose what became known as the “Green and Blue Concept”. This gesture attempts to bring cultural significance to the park while providing renewed interest in all components of the park and surrounding neighbourhoods.

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