Jinqiao Central Park
Golden Horizon Park encapuslates rapid development of Shanghai Jinqiao over the past century. Spanning a new underground transport infrastructure, the park space links interstices of the business district with a grand open space, culminating in a landscape lake on terra firma.
The structure of the 3D city in the core area of the sub-center provides more room for imagination green space in the central area. The air bridge, ground road and underground space are not only the link connecting the three-dimensional urban space, but also an excellent canvas for the artistic presentation of light and green. The diversified landscape features closely connect the Central Green Park with the surrounding public spaces. Extending outward from multiple axes, Golden Horizon is like a piece of jasper embedded in the golden base map of the future city.
The design proposes to open three functional spaces: the City Art Zone; the Joy Life Zone, and the Forest Ecological Zone. Inspired by the elements of mountains, water, city, and forest, the park connects the ‘Golden Horizon Sixteen Scenic Spots’ through a three-level slow traffic system to create a unique landmark in the sub-center. The City Art Zone, with stacked creative platforms as the entrance portal, introduces artistic aesthetics into the outdoor; the sunken square is the core of park, with a unique triple spiral 3D landscape loop. The Joy Life Zone is centered around the Joy Lake, surrounded by the Infinity Tower and other activity area, creating an out of print urban hydrophilic space. The Forest Ecological Zone continues the concept of adjacent cultural buildings. Inspired by mountains and water, the Canyon and String Bridge are surrounded by forest and flower seas, showcasing the exquisite urban park.
LOCATION: Shanghai
CLIENT: Shanghai Jinqiao (Group) Co.,Ltd.
TYPE: Landscape
YEAR: 2023
STATUS: Competition
AREA:102,000m²
COLLABORATORS: Kengo Kuma & Associates, MAD, China Architecture Design Research Group (Architecture); Tongji University (Planning)