1. Project Statement Whispering Bamboo (语竹) is an immersive architectural installation within the Dongyuegu Music and Performance Valley, where the harmony of nature and human creativity is expressed through the medium of space, sound, and materiality. This intimate yet profound performance space stands as a poetic dialogue between tradition and modernity, evoking the timeless connection between bamboo, wind, and music in Chinese culture. 2. Design Strategy Concept and Des...

1. Project Statement Spherical Symphony (闻籁) is a transformative architectural installation within the Dongyuegu Music and Performance Valley, where space and sound converge to create a sensory experience unlike any other. Designed as an immersive soundscape, this installation consists of two nested concrete cones strategically positioned among the surrounding service buildings. The form and materiality of the structure amplify and modulate sound, turning the space into a living instr...

Sponge City and Sponge Planet

At the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo, Egypt, from November 4 to 8, the final winners of the 2024 UIA 2030 Award were announced. Turenscape, a Chinese landscape architecture firm, won the grand prize in the category of Access to Green and Public Space.

Sponge Planet: Architecture for Survival

Opening Speech

The article "Sponge Cities: The Flood-Proof Architecture of the Future?" discusses the concept of "sponge cities," which aim to address urban flooding exacerbated by climate change. This approach focuses on making cities more absorbent by using permeable surfaces, green spaces, and water management techniques like bioswales and rain gardens. Inspired by traditional water preservation methods, the idea was popularized by Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu and has gained international tractio...

The Manila Central Park design competition is currently underway. This competition challenges participating designers to conceive a park that will represent a remarkable and sustainable example of urban development for the Philippines. The park aims to be a visual and cultural beacon for Manila, enhancing connectivity and offering a cohesive urban experience that draws visitors from across the city. The winning project will be unveiled at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore in November ...

From the Pritzker Architecture Prize to the RIBA Stirling Prize. A roundup of projects and designers that won the most authoritative international awards

October 17, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Cultural Landscape Foundation (“TCLF”) today announced that Beijing-based landscape architect Kongjian Yu is the recipient of the 2023 Cornelia Hahn Oberlander International Landscape Architecture Prize (“Oberlander Prize”).