SHANGHAI CHINA MERCHANTS · LINYU LAKE (DEMONSTRATION AREA)

The landscape design is centered around the concept of “Three-Dimensional Forest Island · Resort Waterfront”, breaking free from the limitations of traditional flat gardens and constructing a comprehensive natural system that extends from the ground to the sky. The design leverages the elevation differences of the site to create a canyon-style sunken courtyard, and through layered greenery and winding corridors, it fosters a serene “emotional container”. At the heart of the design, a suspended waterfall merges with an infinity pool, creating a visual spectacle of “water descending from the sky” and becoming a vibrant landmark for the community. The wind and rain corridors, along with grille framing techniques, connect various nodes, making walking a journey of light and shadow. Overall, using yacht aesthetics as a language, the design integrates hotel-style vacation experiences with ecological sustainability strategies, presenting a secluded forest island paradise where one can live, t