T.O.D.

T.O.D.

Chongqing, China · Mixed-Use/Transportation · 2020

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Role — Landscape design and detail development · International project managementPractice — Project created while employed by Terrain Studio

Overview

A large-scale transit-oriented development in Chongqing, China — the country's first high-speed railway TOD. The design integrates high-speed rail, three subway lines, residential towers, and mixed-use development into an urban living room. Ground and terrace-level experiences unfold as a story about trains — yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

My contribution

  • —Contributed to Concept, Schematic and Design Development for hardscape, planting, themed public amenities, seating, light fixtures, railway-themed paving patterns, and rooftop gardens and social spaces.
  • —Internal and external project manager for the transit-oriented development; led detail design for key public features before handing drawings to the local documentation team for construction detailing.
  • —Led design across Chinese transportation designers, Japanese architects and German interior designers to integrate high-speed rail, three subway lines and mixed-use development into a multi-level public realm.
  • —Developed ground- and terrace-level experiences as a continuous public narrative across the district; visited the site multiple times for client presentations, site research and during construction.
North Plaza and cloud-like canopy
Spiral ramp and train tracks
Multiple layers of circulation activity
Design concept vision
Site I.D. and programming definitions
Telling the project stories
South Plaza and Paradise Walk
Plantings soften the courtyards and stairs
A cloud floats above dining
Amenities, seating, and monumental lighting
Family Train Park and view

Project Information

Year
2020
Site area
3 City Blocks
Client
Longfor Properties
Role
Landscape design and detail development · International project management
Architecture
Nikken Sekkei
Interiors
ECE
Photography
Nikken Sekkei
Credit
Project created while employed by Terrain Studio

Selected Recognition

  • MUSE Design Awards: Gold Winner
  • AIJ Annual Architectural Design Prize
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