Urban Complex Yangzhou, China 揚州廣陵新城城市綜合體規劃

#Urban Complex Yangzhou, China This This urban design proposal is located in Yangzhou's Guangling New City, spanning approximately 200 acres, integrating a mix of commercial, residential, shopping centers, office buildings, and a waterfront pedestrian street. The project was part of a competitive design bidding process, with clients inviting renowned international firms such as SOM and KPF from the United States, as well as Taiwan's distinguished architect Yao Renxi Architects. Our firm participated, alongside three other prestigious design offices. Our concept centered on a circular waterfront street that weaves through the development, linking commercial and office spaces while reflecting Yangzhou’s celebrated water culture. A key element was the "low-rise as a symbol" approach, keeping buildings under 100 meters in height to reduce construction and fire safety costs and create a more intimate, human-scale streetscape. Our design aimed to enhance the pedestrian experience and foster a sense of community. However, the Yangzhou municipal government favored the high- rise, iconic visions from SOM and KPF as symbols of the city's future. It was surprising, yet revealing, that international firms effectively aligned with the government's vision of urban grandeur. This experience highlighted the complex dynamic between design principles and governmental priorities in shaping urban landscapes.

#揚州廣陵新城城市綜合體規劃 本規劃位於揚州廣陵新城，地塊約200畝，集商業住宅購物中心 寫字樓 水岸步行街為一體。本案為競圖邀標，甲方邀請了美國som 及kpf，台灣 大元姚仁喜建築師。我們也受邀其中，共4家事務所。我們的主張除了 以一個環型水街貫穿整個流線與辦公商業，創造揚州水岸意象之外。主 要提出的構想是以“低層為象徵” ，每棟建築控制在100米以下，如此 建造與消防成本大大減少，除此之外街區儘量以人性尺度來打造。然而 甲方是揚州市政府，顯然他們更喜歡som kpf 提出的超高層建築意象來 打造城市名片。很訝異那些外國事務所比我們更抓得住政府的心態。