I LOVE CHANGSHA

I Love Changsha is an urban intervention that beautifies and activates the public riverfront of the Xiang River in Changsha, the capital and largest city of Hunan Province. The work uses oversized, playful pinyin letters spelling Changsha as its central image, forming a fashionable, highly recognizable urban landmark that acts as a catalyst for social interaction along the beautiful riverbank. The installation is designed to create an outdoor meeting and leisure point for young people, families, and tourists, enhancing their experience of the riverside promenade. The eye-catching lettering provides ideal social-media photography opportunities, and hidden within the letter capsules are play devices that delight children: from the first letter C to the final a, a challenging play route runs back and forth, with obstacle games that develop children's physical and cognitive skills while parents photograph from outside. The letter I is designed as a circular bench and the heart as a public swing, letting young people rest and take selfies against a galactic, colorful background. At night, integrated lighting transforms the installation into a glowing beacon along the river. Altogether, the design enhances and stimulates visitors' sensory experience of the public riverbank and successfully creates a colorful, exciting city landmark at the Changsha Beichen Delta Joy City in Kaifu District, turning a stretch of ordinary waterfront into a destination.