World-architects: On the Death of Kongjian Yu The Dream of a New Peach Blossom Land
The article "The Dream of a New Peach Blossom Land" by Eduard Kögel commemorates the life and legacy of Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu, who tragically passed away in a plane crash in Brazil on September 23, 2025. Yu was renowned for his visionary approach to landscape architecture, emphasizing ecological sustainability and the harmonious integration of human habitation with the natural environment. He founded Turenscape, a firm dedicated to these principles, and was instrumental in promoting the concept of "sponge cities" in China. Yu's work drew inspiration from Tao Yuanming's fable of the Peach Blossom Spring, aiming to restore ecological balance and create idyllic, sustainable communities. His contributions have left an indelible mark on the field of landscape architecture and urban planning.
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