How a Park in China Made Public Space Feel Human - Yanko Design
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How a Park in China Made Public Space Feel Human - Yanko Design
"The entire design draws from sizhu music, a traditional form of Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo music recognized as part of the area's intangible cultural heritage. SoBA took that quality literally, translating the music's 'curves and rhythm' directly into the park's physical forms."
"What makes it work, I think, is the restraint. SoBA's founding partner Ruo Wang described the challenge as integrating park facilities 'without disrupting the ecological balance.'"
"The site already had mature camphor and dawn redwood trees, as well as nearby wetlands, and the team made a deliberate choice to keep those elements intact rather than clearing the slate for something new and shiny."
Orchestra Park in Kunshan, China, designed by SoBA, is an innovative public space that embodies the essence of sizhu music. Covering 8,500 square meters, it features a flowing layout inspired by musical curves, with interactive installations that enhance the experience. The design prioritizes ecological balance by preserving existing mature trees and wetlands, distinguishing it from typical public projects that often disregard their surroundings. The park's thoughtful integration of cultural heritage and nature creates a harmonious environment for visitors.
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