Nanjing Greentown River Moon is an ecological community that intricately ties in with the cultural legacy of Nanjing. Situated along the Yangtze River and adjacent to Green Expo Park, the project benefits from exceptional natural resources. Leveraging the area’s scenic riverside value, the design aims to reconnect local residents with their cultural heritage while fostering a symbiotic relationship with nature, offering a shared, enjoyable, and sustainable living environment that encourages social interaction and a deeper connection to nature.
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Nanjing Greentown Green Expo Park Residences
Residential Architecture (Under Construction)
Firm
GOA (Group of Architects)
Architect/Designer
LU Hao, LIANG Zhuomin, ZHOU Yi
Design Team
XU Zheng, MI Fen, DING Wenhao, TU Zhaoyun, SHAO Yidan, LAN Yang, JIANG Xiaowen, YU Zhecai, PAN Yiming, QIN Tianyi, ZHANG Jingwen
Location
Jianye District, Nanjing City
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
©GOA (Group of Architects), Greentown China
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The architectural approach integrates modern interpretations of Nanjing’s storied past, taking cues from the complex weaving of Yun brocade, a form of intangible cultural heritage. This inspiration drives the creation of an “interwoven community”, reflected in both the architectural planning and the building forms. The master plan initially envisioned 16 buildings but later refined this to 14, aiming to create a vast central garden of approximately 200×100 meters. The configuration reflects the spatial sequence of traditional Nanjing gardens, featuring a vertical landscape system along a continuous north-south axis that connects the main entrances, entry courtyards, lobbies, sunken courtyards, and recreation hubs. The staggered arrangement of buildings around this axis enhances the ecological self-circulation of courtyards and provides scenic 3D views, while four larger apartment blocks on the western side maximize panoramic river vistas. The return-home experience is also thoughtfully structured, with covered walkways offering seamless access to the elevated lobbies of each building. This organization allows the landscape to be divided into distinct thematic zones, including areas for senior care, tea and chess activities and children’s play, which offers residents of all ages an interactive connection to nature.
On the northern site, the staggered placement of commercial and supporting buildings breaks the monotonous linear patterns typical of traditional ground-floor businesses in many Chinese communities, and creates an inviting space featuring a concave plaza, corner plaza, and terraces. These commercial areas serve as a buffer between the street and the neighborhood entrance, facilitating a transition from public to private, so that the various activities on the boundary would not obstruct the residents’ private field. The commercial areas continue the overall design language by incorporating green elements and sunlight to create public spaces that promote a healthy, high-quality environment. The architectural expression follows the intricate weave of Yun brocade, with façades featuring a mix of vertical and horizontal lines in varying thicknesses, colors, and textures. Large glass curtain walls are framed by beige stone-like aluminum, while champagne-hued metal cornices emphasize horizontal order, evoking the rich, layered textures of Yun brocade. The main entrance adopts a folded gabled roof with lattice details referencing traditional eaves. A pillar-free courtyard showcases a suspended canopy made of gold-bronze patterned stainless steel and platinum stone, crafted using honeycomb composite technology. In the sunken courtyard, water features help regulate the microclimate, while geothermal heat pump technology is employed in the buildings to reduce energy consumption, promote sustainability, and enhance residents’ comfort.