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The New Qingpu Wetlands Category Location Architect WAF Entry Award

Future Projects - Competition entries Qingpu District, China logon Ltd. 2009 World Architecture Festival 2009 - Shortlisted

the background In the process of modernization and urbanization, various regions in China, especially those around megacities, are undergoing drastic transformation. Agriculture is not only intensified, but carried out as an industry, supported by the easy usage of chemicals, fertilizers and climatized greenhouses. Lands are being developed for industrial, commercial or residential purposes, historical and cultural relics torn down and extensive traffic networks cut trough the landscape. The pollution of rivers, lakes and the air, never ending noise from traffic and construction sites drastically reduce the quality of living in these areas. Located around 30km south-east of downtown, Qingpu is one of several industrial districts of the urban megapolis Shanghai. It used to be a typical Chinese watertown, embedded in farmlands, interlaced with rivers and clusters of lakes. The town featured a rich history, and was well-known for its culture and traditions along its canals. Today, Qingpu is competing with other districts and towns to attract and accomodate industries and new inhabitants. But it is just another vast urban agglomeration, made up of industrial sites, residential areas, commercial properties and industrialized agriculture facilities. In light of such expansion, the need for new ideas in urban design and development is urgent to show a path into a successful and livable future.


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