Yanqi Lake Village is situated near Yanqi Lake, a developing zone under governmental planning to create a unique and international community based on eco-friendly regulations.

This project is composed of three “urban archipelagos” surrounded by parks and natural scenery. Each archipelago takes on a distinct form and carries a different program for multiple purposes.

– CENTRUM (Latin word for “center”): the core of the village; holds central plaza, cultural architecture, public installations, diversified open space for larger buildings etc.

– AQUA (Latin word for “water”): this section induces water stream from Yanqi Lake to build a vibrant neighborhood upon the water; contains mostly residential housing and local retail.

– HORTUS (Latin word for “garden”): the most scenic district of all, containing museums and hotel resorts.

In response to the Silk Road motive, this project studies the urban system of a typical Italian village and transforms the concept into a product that accommodates Chinese taste and demand. The planning of the three archipelagos answers the need for creative impetus on intercultural pursuits.