Whimsical Dreamscape of Rippling Land

Anchored in the hydrological texture of the Liangshui River system, the project adopts the concept of “subtle earth ripples” to shape its terrain strategy. Integrating nature exploration with playful childhood experiences, it creates an immersive, child-friendly and all-age shared community landscape—where natural topography and imaginative living coexist in harmony.

Whimsical Dreamscape of Rippling Land

Design Concept
Centered on the theme of “Earth in Gentle Motion, Bees in Discovery,” the design draws inspiration from natural river erosion and sedimentation processes. The originally flat site is reshaped into softly undulating micro-topography, evoking five natural landscapes: forest, meadow, hillside, stream valley, and sand dune.
A conceptual “Bee Spirit” narrative threads through the entire site, guiding a continuous journey of playful exploration. Nature education, parent-child recreation, neighborhood interaction, and leisure activities are interwoven to form a vibrant, all-age inclusive community landscape filled with imagination and vitality.

Key Landscape Design
1. Floating Forest Garden · Gateway to the Unknown
A sequence of sculptural walls and stone-water landscape forms the entrance, creating a threshold-like “door of time” through light and shadow.
Inside, a misty courtyard unfolds with water features and stepping bridges, enhanced by a fog system to evoke a dreamlike atmosphere. Whimsical bee fishing and bird duet sculptures introduce a playful narrative, transitioning residents from daily life into a fairy-tale exploration journey.

2. Wild Starland · All-Age Social Landscape
Centered around an open lawn and leisure plaza, this space supports flexible social interaction and community gatherings.
Playful seating integrated with slides, floral sculptural elements, and Zen-inspired paving balance children’s activity with adult relaxation. A pergola structure accommodates community events, while nighttime lighting creates a starlit ambiance for camping, sports, and neighborhood gatherings.

3. Time Treasure · Fruit & Flower Discovery Garden
A productive landscape featuring hawthorn, persimmon, pomegranate, and wild apricot trees, combining seasonal harvesting with nature education.
Wave-shaped double-layer seating integrates sculptural tree roots and the Chinese zodiac motifs, embedding cultural memory within a natural setting. The space functions as an interactive outdoor classroom—playful, educational, and restorative.

4. Stream of Moonlight · Nature Exploration Zone
A safe, non-powered water stream is designed with stepping stones and small bridges for playful interaction with water.
The “Spring Knowledge Classroom” introduces immersive ecological learning installations, including bee-themed planters, fruit cognition tables, interactive sensing umbrellas, and plant root simulation devices—allowing children to discover natural systems through hands-on exploration.

5. Sandcastle Dreamland · Fantasy Play World
A hill-shaped castle defines this multi-functional children’s playground.
Equipped with slides, sand pits, climbing nets, tunnels, trampolines, and hidden caves, it supports children’s instincts to run, climb, hide, and explore—becoming a dedicated world of imagination within the community.

Design Summary
The project reinterprets the site through the concept of “subtle earth ripples,” using natural logic to construct layered spatial experiences. A “Bee Spirit” narrative acts as the connective thread across all age-inclusive play scenarios.
By integrating ecological exploration, educational engagement, parent-child interaction, and community social life, the design achieves a balanced synthesis of safety, playfulness, and learning.
Ultimately, it establishes a high-quality residential landscape that is warm, vibrant, and naturally expressive—where residents experience childhood wonder and nature-driven living within a gently moving landscape.

Project Name: Beijing Greentown · Guiyu Tinglan

Developer: Beijing Xingyi Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Location: Tongzhou District, Beijing, China

Landscape Area: 18,000 sqm

Client Team: Lujianqiang, Xue Lei, Xing Zhigang, Tian Yu, Li Bingjian

Landscape Design: JLA Design (Jialian Design)

Design Director: Zhang Zhang

Concept Design: Xu Changming, Shao Guangchen, Tang Lin, Wang Junlu

DD Team: Zhang Jianhua, Xing Shuai, Hu Jinyan, He Qiong, Ming Meixiang, Xiang Hui, Huang Qing

Landscape Construction: Beijing Lindujiangxin Landscape Engineering Co., Ltd.

Photography: NatureSpace Photography

Completion: September 2024

 

Awards
2022 MUSE Design Awards — Gold
2022 GFD Global Future Design Awards — Gold
2022 World Design Awards — Winner (1st Prize)

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