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Architectural Landscape

Turenscape is one of the largest landscape architecture firms in the world based in Beijing, China with over 600 professionals. The firm was founded in 1998 by Kongjian Yu and his wife with the philosophy of honoring the connection between people and the land. Turenscape focuses on ecological infrastructure and uses nature as a model for sustainable design. Some of their most famous projects include the Floating Gardens of Taizhou Yongning River Park which created gardens from waste to manage stormwater, the Red Ribbon Park in Qinhuangdao which integrated lighting and seating into the natural river corridor, and the Qian'an Sanlihe Greenway which transformed a former garbage dump into an ecological greenway.

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Architectural Landscape

Turenscape is one of the largest landscape architecture firms in the world based in Beijing, China with over 600 professionals. The firm was founded in 1998 by Kongjian Yu and his wife with the philosophy of honoring the connection between people and the land. Turenscape focuses on ecological infrastructure and uses nature as a model for sustainable design. Some of their most famous projects include the Floating Gardens of Taizhou Yongning River Park which created gardens from waste to manage stormwater, the Red Ribbon Park in Qinhuangdao which integrated lighting and seating into the natural river corridor, and the Qian'an Sanlihe Greenway which transformed a former garbage dump into an ecological greenway.

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ARCHITECTURAL

LANDSCAPE
TURENSCAPE
SREERAG RAJESH
SWAPNIL LESLY CARDOZA
TURENSCAPE

• Turen scape is one of the biggest landscape architectural firms in


the world. Based in Beijing, China, it boasts about 600
professionals, including architects, engineers, urbanists, and
biologists. The company provides global services in architecture,
landscape architecture, urban design and city planning,
ecological infrastructure, and green way.
THE CONCEPT
• Turen scape President Kongjian Yu said he was
inspired by the rural village where he grew up when
he established the philosophy for this firm, which he
founded in 1998 with his wife and a friend. Tu means
earth. Ren means people. Turen stands for people and
land.
.

• Turen scape’s work has had an impact on Chinese society and


landscape unlike any other. Its popularity is rapidly growing because it
takes Chinese culture and traditions into great consideration. China is
currently a country where an urgent ecological environment recovery
is emerging. The country’s overpopulation has led to overbuilding and
a lack of resources: China is home to 1.3 billion people, but it can only
support half that population on its own.
Ecological Infrastructures
• Nature is considered a safe model in opposition to non-sustainable and
expensive infrastructures. Today, people depend on highways, aqueducts,
streets, and other services that are not ecological, and they seem to forget that
nature can often provide better benefits for free. That’s why, for
instance, Kongjian Yu speaks about “ecological infrastructure” when referring
to water: Water is not merely H2O; it’s a living system connected with
vegetation, food, life. And architecture can’t even begin to control it.
Rediscovering the ecological significance of natural elements as part of not only
Chinese but of all human life, is the gift everyone receives from Turenscape.
Characteristic Elements
• Turenscape expertly designs social spaces where human presence brings projects
to life, helping people to regain possession of the places. The team masters linear
and clear shapes in graceful compositions: Paths and bridges are elegant and
delicate in a way only Eastern cultures can achieve. The designers often insert
insight into the projects: Important elements emerge in the area, not just as
points of view, but also as reference points in the immense landscape. Colors are
important, too, especially red, which contrasts well with greenery. Red symbolizes
fire, energy, and good luck and is often used in traditional Chinese ceremonies.
FAMOUS WORKS AND PROJECTS
Floating Gardens
Taizhou Yongning River Park
• Kongjian Yu of Turenscape persuaded the Yongning authorities
to stop channelizing the river and to remove much of the
expensive concrete channel which had already been built. The
waste material was used to make 'floating gardens'. It is an
ecological and hydrological approach to storm water
management and flood control - which has the added
advantage of having created a great riverside park for public
enjoyment. The Yongning is a tributary of the Jiaojiang River
Red Ribbon Park
• The Red Ribbon running through this Qinhuangdao park
can be seen against the background of natural terrain and
vegetation, spanning 500 meters (547 yards), integrating
the functions of lighting, seating, environmental
interpretation, and orientation. While preserving as much
of the natural river corridor as possible, this project
demonstrates how a minimal design solution can achieve
a dramatic improvement to the landscape.
Qian’an Sanlihe
Greenway, Qian’an
• The Qian'an Sanlihe Greenway is transformed from the
former garbage dump and sewage drainage. It exemplifies
how a neglected landscape can be recovered as an green
infrastructure and everyday landscape with restored
ecosystem providing multiple services. The combined
pedestrian and cycle paths for both commuting and
recreational use are integrated with art, revitalizing social
identity by reflecting local traditions. Through the
generation of ecological and aesthetic benefits, the project
catalyzes sustainable urban development in the region.
THANK YOU

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