Nestled along the banks of the Xiang River and at the foot of Mount Yuelu, the project reimagines contemporary living with a philosophy rooted in the idea of “adding beauty to beauty.” Through a seamless fusion of nature, precision craftsmanship, and cultural symbolism, the project offers a new blueprint for the future of residential design.
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Greentown Begonia, Changsha
Residential Architecture – Multi-Unit (Under Construction)
Firm
GREENTOWN CHINA HOLDINGS LIMITED
Architect/Designer
Chu Huanzhang, Luo Jun, Liu Xingyan, Huang Yazhong, Xu Qian, Shao Yue
Design Team
He Min, Liu Bin, Wang Zhuo, Huang Tao, Yang Shenkun, Yan Guodong, Yang Jiani, He Xuhua, Yao Yao, Bu Wanjian
Location
Intersection of Guansha Road and Guyue Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, China
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
©GREENTOWN CHINA HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Sunken Courtyard
At the heart of the arrival experience, the grand entrance showcases a symphony of opulent materials—luxury stone, champagne-gold aluminum panels, and tinted tea glass—arranged in harmony with 72 precision-crafted octagonal “brocade boxes.” Each 1.2-meter aluminum unit is polished through 28 meticulous steps and positioned with CNC accuracy to create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. These glowing forms reinterpret the traditional Chinese concept of “framed views,” using modern materials to celebrate the poetic elegance of metal and glass.
In the sunken courtyard, a groundbreaking 1.5-ton triple-laminated glass canopy blurs the boundary between indoors and out. Engineered with imported German SGP interlayers and cured under extreme vacuum and temperature conditions, the structure is six times stronger than standard glass. Installed under the constraint of a 3.8-meter height limit with the help of BIM simulations and a 50-ton crane, the canopy crowns a koi pond adorned with custom mosaics, underwater landscaping, and UV-printed lotus petals. Featuring 600 color-shift tiles arranged in 23 gradient levels and filtered through an 18-stage purification system, the pond achieves aquarium-grade clarity with a turbidity level of just 0.1 NTU.
Public Interiors
The project’s interior design thoughtfully blends local cultural heritage with a refined contemporary aesthetic. Drawing from the elegance of Haipai style, it creates a luxurious and graceful spatial experience that embodies both cultural depth and modern sophistication.
Inside, the project pushes the boundaries of material innovation and spatial storytelling. The Life Aesthetics Pavilion features translucent composite panels that mimic the organic texture of natural stone. Developed over six months, these panels combine 20mm granite slices with LOW-E glass using high-temperature fusion techniques, preserving the stone’s porosity while delivering 83% light transmittance. The curved stair treads—crafted with sub-millimeter precision—pair with 3D-scanned balustrades shaped by five-axis nano-cutting tools, delivering sculptural elegance in a slender 1:12 proportion. Overhead, a seamless vaulted ceiling made from PMMA and stainless steel arcs integrates a bespoke LED system with color temperature control from 0.3K to 3000K, balancing tech-forward minimalism with a human-centered warmth.
The project is a masterclass in the convergence of tradition and innovation. From the poetic rhythm of its entrance sequence to the biomorphic artistry of the courtyard, and from nano-scale stone textures to monumental glass structures, the project redefines modern living through the lens of Eastern aesthetics. It stands as a forward-looking case study in how regional heritage and global technologies can coalesce into a compelling residential paradigm.
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