A new urbanization of an agricultural area (135 ha, 1500 housing unit) in the surroundings of the town of Jinhu (Jiangsu province). The aim of the project is to transform the area according to the density and quantities required by the municipality, but maintaining the local identity of agriculture and the close connection with water and landscape.
The expansion consists in new housing (different typologies according to the users needs), offices and trade, new public functions, a botanical and research center, etc.
The core of the project is a new urban park, characterized by an articulated system of ponds and canals, that catalyzes and enhances the new expansion.