Project name: MoMA Ecological New Town Masterplan
Location:Changsha, China
Period:2006
Client:Modern Land (Hunan) Co., LTD
Planning area: 300 Ha

Abstract:
Spanning a total area of about 300 hectares, the MoMA Changsha Eco-Community is not just a housing development project, it is an endeavor to showcase exemplary sustainability, exceptional urban design, architectural and landscape design to help inspire the transformation of Changsha. The DHV/BEAR design team is introducing a synergy between the urban design approach that’s developed in the Netherlands with an emphasis on balancing water and land infrastructure, with a strong regional awareness (Hunan Province), and international sustainable and ecological principles.

Key points:

• High Quality and Attractive Neighborhoods;
• Mixed Use, Flexibility and Integration of Functions;
• Site Integration and Bio Climatic Design;
• Integrate architecture, water, energy and transportation systems to minimize energy use and negative environmental impact;
• Design a harmonious ecological landscape.

DHV was one of five international teams invited to join the design competition to provide conceptual master plan for the project. DHV’s design stand out among others in its innovative concept, integrated design, comprehensive considerations of local site and climatic constraints and strong regional characteristics.

Project name: Tianjin Binhai Tourism Service Area Conceptual Master Plan and Key Nodes Urban Design
Location:Binhai, Tianjin, China
Period:2006
Client:China TEDA Investment Holding Co., Ltd., TEDA
Ocean Development Co., Ltd. Planning area: 43 sqkm
Design Team: DHV Shanghai, DHV E&T, De ArchitektenCie

Abstract:
Tianjin Binhai New Area is considered as the 3 rd pole of economical growth in China. The leisure and tourism area lies in the north, the boundary of Tanggu District and Hangu District. The planning area is 43 sqkm, including 28 sqkm land reclamation area.

The site lies adjacent to Bohai Sea, lacking of water, tides movements, pickled ecology and cold climate in winter are challenging the development. According to the situation, the design team develops a concept of ‘DELTA’, with carefully site SWOT analysis and function requirements. Besides the master plan, many key techniques of land reclamations, water management, water system, and sustainability are developed to support the concept.

The scheme won the 1st prize and the continuous detailed design will be awarded as follow-up.

Contact information:

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