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Vanke Co., Ltd, Guolizhuang
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Beijing, China | 20 Acres
A new housing development outside Beijing gives residents multiple ways to move around.
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Riding a wave of rapid urban expansion, this live/work development outside Beijing creates its own community by combining 1,600 studio and one-bedroom residential units, a hotel, retail, and office space.
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The branching form of the building maximizes south facing views and daylight for residents; it also creates pockets of space for shared courtyards and parking. The elevated structures allow everyone to move easily throughout the campus, no matter the weather.
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Circulation throughout the development leads to a central, sunken courtyard that provides for ample retail space around its perimeter. Like a village green for the 21st century, this public plaza is a connection point for residents, colleagues, merchants, and visitors.
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