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The project is located in the west of Suohe River Park, in the Zhengshang New District of Zhengxi District. With the completion of the three horizontal and three vertical road network, it is closely connected with the main urban area. The regional transportation is convenient, near Binhe Road and Longhai West Road, only 5 kilometers away from Zhengzhou West Railway Station. There are schools, hospitals and other complete supporting facilities around. High quality river water resources, rich surrounding green space and beautiful wetland park make it a unique ecological resource. The site exhibition area is separated from the main area and the model house, which makes it distinctive. We want to keep the zoning the continuity of expression. Compared with the municipal greenery, the existing planting around the demonstration area is very lush. However, the planting is random, lacking decoration and aesthetics. The existing street to the riverside is higher in the west and lower in the east. There is a 3% gentle slope with a height difference of about ten meters, and the details of the transition need to be designed. The landscape design scope is about 5900 square meters, including the exhibition area, the model house area, and part of the municipal greenery transformation area. We need to design each block to seamlessly connect them and maintain continuity in design techniques. The design concept uses a series of winding paths under the forest as the storyline. With several stops of attractions along the path, visitors can start a journey of forest exploration. In the whole project, every material of hard landscape should be selected with natural tension as far as possible, including: bamboo plank road, terrazzo landscape wall, forest mirror and rope net platform. Softscape breaks the traditional clustered planting form, dominated by woods of clear trunks and large areas of ornamental grasses to have the beautiful four-season scenery. Landscape design language The project location is close to Wanshan and Suohe. Wanshan is the remnant of Songshan that traverses the urban area. It is “the first mountain of the Central Plains and the tail of Songshan”; Suohe is the mother river of Xingyang and belongs to the Huaihe river system. The natural background of one mountain and one river, linked with the traditional culture of Xingyang, constitutes the unique heritage of the site. We extract “nature” as the theme to create a demonstration area hidden in the forest,and use large areas of Metasequoia, sage, and seasonal flowers to create a relaxing atmosphere for walking in the forest. The design concept is inspired by ” The Classic of Poetry”. “There is a Fusu in the mountains, and a lotus in the depression. ” The entrance is built in the shape of natural landscape. The screen wall with the shape of the undulating mountains stands with winding water beneath. The undulating white landscape wall echoes the winding path. Metasequoia forest as the background makes the entire entrance space pure, poetic. It is integrated with the surrounding environment perfectly. The demonstration area is hidden in the dense forest made by Metasequoia glyptostroboides, and people's activities in the demonstration area are also wrapped in layers of green. When the light and shadow fall, cool breezes bring a quiet and comfortable space for people. The design concept is inspired by “Bamboo Shadow Covering the Window”. Along the winding road are mirrors arranged in an orderly manner. The reality and illusions in the mirror merge together. There is no one in the forest, reflecting the mountains, the water, and the blue sky. There is someone in the forest. They are the shadows dancing in the forest. The design concept is inspired by the “Qi River with the Cypress Pine Boat”. Through the “Mirror Forest”, there is an enlightened “Clear Water and Sky”, which is an audible, sensible, admirable, and interactive space. The central waterscape is designed as a vortex form existing in nature. The rhythm of water brings movement and coolness to space, as a starry sky reflected. The wooden platform allows visitors to stay and rest, relax, and feel the purity and beauty of the environment. It is inspired by “The east gate of grass in the wild”. After walking through the water playing area, tourists will arrive at the viewing platform, where you can overlook the scenery on the other side of the Suohe river. The trampoline adds more fun to the project. The diverse design inspires children to better perceive the outside world and fully releases their nature. The abundant natural environment around allows children to experience and explore nature spontaneously. The adults can also escape the high-pressure life, and indulge in childishness. Let’s rest together on the wooden platform~ It is inspired by “The dew is shinning under the sun” and “Wild has vine grass with dews. ”Play a circle, careful you will find that always feel cool around. The misty forest along the way creates a dreamy feeling of rain and mist. Visitors are stepping into a fairyland, with every breath of the fragrance of grass and the greetings of the fir forest. Sunac•Royal Mansion is a fun and energetic project. Although there are not many design elements, the project takes advantage of the local conditions. The simple curve and powerful dot decorations enrich the fun of nature. 06-2019. 08