Chapman Taylor's 69km2 conservation masterplan for Land of Giant Pandas at Chengdu, China, unveiled
Chapman Taylor has created a detailed masterplan for a large-scale conservation project in China, called ‘Land of Giant Pandas’.
The mixed-use masterplan is focused on the creation of a large conservation area for giant pandas in the city of Chengdu (known as “the City of Pandas”). The 69km2 project is designed to encourage a harmonious relationship between human beings, giant pandas and nature, with three dedicated areas focusing on complementary aspects.
The North Lake area in central Chengdu will offer a protection zone in which people can encounter giant pandas in a way which is respectful of their needs. At Dujiangya, to the north-west of the city, there will be an ecology education institute, while in Longquanshan, to the south-east of the city, there will be a future-orientated area to showcase panda and environment-friendly habitats.
This important animal protection project will be served by a number of complementary functions, such as research buildings, places for culture and creativity, sports amenities and leisure/tourism facilities.
The main aim of the design is to provide a model for sustainable and responsible, conservation-centred development, capable of being showcased as an exemplar across the world.
Chapman Taylor created this concept design in collaboration with Shanghai Tianhua Architectural Design Company.