Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue: Redefining Metropolitan Living

A New Standard in Residential Development

As China's urbanization continues to thrive, the need for innovative and modern residential communities has never been greater. In 2018, Vanke, one of China's leading real estate developers, embarked on a mission to create the largest "Metropolitan Style" community in East China. The result is Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue, a groundbreaking residential development that sets a new standard in urban living.

Designed by the renowned architect Feng Yang, Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue is a testament to the power of visionary design. With over 41 successful collaborations with Vanke, Yang quickly established an identity for classic communities and a style that resonates with the market.

One of the standout features of Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue is the centralized club, which serves as a community center. Designed in a curved form, the club not only exudes classic delicacy but also provides a functional space for future operations. The demonstration area surrounding the club offers ample space for facilities that enhance the quality of life, including a community library, kindergarten, waste transfer station, and retail area. As the community grows, additional services can be seamlessly integrated along the central axes.

Technological innovation plays a crucial role in the realization of Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue. The lighting system, for example, features handrails with perforated plates that display a palette of colors, creating a fashionable environment that surrounds the main buildings. The round library, a contemporary masterpiece, utilizes transparent glass as its facade, symbolizing a bright future filled with knowledge and learning.

Spanning over 374,000 square meters, Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue offers a construction area of 747,000 square meters and a floor area ratio of 2.0. Its scale surpasses that of any other metropolitan community, presenting a unique challenge for the design team. However, through meticulous planning and innovative solutions, the team successfully realized a metropolitan style on a larger scale.

Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue is more than just a residential development; it is a vibrant living center that integrates commercial, shopping, educational, and cultural activities. The community facilities are strategically arranged to provide public spaces for residents to socialize, fostering an open, inclusive, and diversified living environment. The combination of public theme parks catering to people of all ages creates an energetic metropolitan ecological system.

The construction of Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue began in June 2018 in Changzhou and is still ongoing. The design team conducted extensive research to develop a three-fold scheme focusing on the community center, planning main axes, and public system. By utilizing the concentration and publicness of public resources, emphasizing the order and layout of the spatial system, and creating a continuous scenario-based community environment, they achieved a design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue has received widespread acclaim and recognition for its outstanding design. It was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building, and Structure Design category in 2020. This prestigious award honors designs that demonstrate exceptional creativity, resourcefulness, and technical skill, contributing to improvements in quality of life and making the world a better place.

Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue is a testament to the power of innovative design and its ability to redefine urban living. With its unique features, technological advancements, and commitment to creating a vibrant community, it sets a new standard for residential development in East China.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Feng Yang
Image Credits: Photography: Shanjian Photography
Project Team Members: Architecture design: Dotint Chief architect: Yang Feng Design team: Zhao Yadong, Peng Xu, Zhong Dewen, Sun Anshun, Ge Yuxiang, Wang Chao
Project Name: Wuxi Vanke Park Avenue
Project Client: Feng Yang


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