2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Gemdale Azure Ode, Xi’an

Entrant Company

Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.

Category

Landscape Design - Residential Landscape

Client's Name

Gemdale Group

Country / Region

China

Situated in a prime location with excellent connectivity and abundant resources, the site holds outstanding development potential and investment value. The architectural design reinterprets Song-style elements through a modern structural system, achieving a lightweight yet refined form. Staggered metal roofs and slender cornices create an elegant silhouette, while glass curtain walls and light-toned finishes bring transparency and a contemporary edge—establishing a harmonious dialogue between tradition and modernity.

To distinguish the project in this competitive urban context, the landscape concept seeks to create a high-quality, art-driven environment that delivers both cultural depth and enhanced living experiences. Drawing from the grace of Song Dynasty literati culture and the refined aesthetics of Western Gardens, the design captures the essence of ancient lifestyle rituals. The garden is conceived as a living scroll, presenting eight thematic scenes—belonging to etiquette, traveling in joy, lingering in appreciation, contemplating in heart, cultivating the body, seeking truth, exploring mystery, and resting in meaning.

Key Features

1.85 km continuous urban frontage offering a prestigious arrival experience.

300 m² sheltered corridor and 300 m² Xiachen Water Garden.

Fangyu Yunting: the core landscape hub, blending refined form and cultural spirit.

Healing Garden: rooted in Song literati traditions, enriched with modern therapeutic concepts.

300 m vitality track, 600 m² multifunctional activity zone, inclusive all-age recreation.

200 m² children’s play world filled with creativity and imagination.

Elegant home lifestyle spaces for leisure, socializing, and refined daily living.

Immersive outdoor chess court reinterpreting cultural and social interactions.

By integrating cultural heritage, spatial artistry, and contemporary lifestyle amenities, the project establishes a distinctive urban landmark. It not only revives the timeless elegance of the Song aesthetic but also infuses it with modern vitality—setting a new benchmark for culturally inspired, high-quality urban living environments.

Credits

Chief Designer
Jun Lin
Chief Designer
Zhenghe Wang
Chief Designer
Yanting Cao
Chief Designer
Jiawei Lv
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