This design takes into consideration the need for affordable rental housing in Shanghai, the impact of epidemics, and China's carbon reduction policies. The designer creates a community vegetable plantation within the settlement and small vegetable gardens on the roofs of buildings of different heights. Together, they form a multi-level growing system that provides safe and easily accessible food for residents. Additionally, each floor of the building has a public space that encourages neighborhood interaction and serves as a service place for emergency medical control during epidemics.
Created by Hang Chen
Honored with the A' Design Award.
Hang Chen is a national registered urban and rural planner, landscape engineer, and outstanding interior designer in Guangdong Province, China. With a value orientation of "smart construction", he conducts planning and design projects tailored to specific commissions and local conditions in the fields of urban and rural planning, cultural and tourism development, architecture and landscape. His comprehensive practice strives to comply with regional development laws and maximize comprehensive value.
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