The master plan vision for Wanmu Orchard Wetland Park creates a flexible development framework referencing the formal processes of the hydrological conditions of the site–one of meandering ecologies. This flexible pattern lays the foundation for a symbiotic relationship between buildings and the landscape Urban development in Wanmu Orchard Park creates a hybrid condition with its surrounding Master Plan
landscape, pulling the ecological park into the heart of the new villages while sensitively providing development opportunities that reach into the nature park. By hybridizing urban development with the meandering river system that creates the predominant geomorphological pattern on the site, more edge conditions are created, increasing the opportunities for inhabitants to enjoy the natural beauty of Wanmu Orchard Wetland Park. SWA Group: www.swagroup.com
Location Guangzhou, China Client The People’s Government of HaiZhu District SWA Scope Urban Design Landscape Master Plan Size 26 km2 / 6,424.7 acres Consultants Guangzhou Scenery Urban Design Ltd. Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc.