21 KM RIVER BANK URBAN DESIGN

TYPE:

COMPETITION WON

STATUS:

Built

CLIENT:

Shanghai Municipal Planning Bureau

LOCATION:

Shanghai, China

SCALE:

research area 25 km², design area 3.5km²

PROGRAM:

21km-long Spatial and Landscape Planning along the East Bund

21 KM RIVER BANK URBAN DESIGN

 

The planning of the 21 KM follows the five themes of Reconstruction, Connection, Activation, Culture, and Illumination to transform a formerly scattered landscape into a continuous and inclusive community. Through the study of circulation and local activities, the 21 KM aims to construct a vibrant space in between the built environment and the natural landscape.
The 21 KM is composed of three types of pathways – Explorer, Stroller, and Runner – with each promoting a distinct lifestyle within the diverse urban environment. Perched on the side of the east bund, the intertwined pathways merge into a complete, unified waterfront delineated by the river. Five nodes were designed to bridge the disconnected landscape, creating new leisure opportunities and walking experiences for each section of the promenade.