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Swooping Green Land Bridge Design Turns Abandoned Taiwan Railway into a Lively Hub
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A gorgeous new park, commercial zones, cultural buildings, residences and museum are in the works. One of the most unusual features is a lush park, which is built atop a gridwork of the abandoned railways.
With the railways at the core of its design, CIE has created quite a site. Pathways for both cyclists and pedestrians will extend over a fantastic green landbridge that arches above the park below, and creates an undulating series of green hills across the landscape. Cyclists and walkers can ascend and descend the slopes, which will also host curated museum programs.
The new plan, which enhances the existing architecture, will also be energy efficient. The position of the commercial and residential buildings will minimize solar gain, take advantage of the cross breezes and provide serene views for its residents. The entire project will be a giant leap forward for the expanding city, attracting tourists while providing locals with an innovative and historically rich place to live.
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Designed for an international competition focused on revitalizing the Kaohsiung Port Station in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, this gorgeous swooping design by Jason Lee and Patrick Koschuch of De Architekten CIE took first place. The project proposed by the duo an
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A gorgeous new park, commercial zones, cultural buildings and museum are in the works.
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Integrating Hamasen and Yancheng, the goal of the project is to revitalize the industrial area, while also paying tribute to Taiwan’s industrial past by creating a present day cultural hub and residential zone.
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One of the most unusual features is a lush park, which is built atop the gridwork of the abandoned railways. Paths throughout the park create specific zones that separate pedestrians and cyclists, for safety and relaxation.
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With the railways as inspiration, CIE has created quite a sit. The pathway will extend over a landbridge that arches above the park below, creating an undulating series of green hills. Cyclists and walkers can ascend and descend the slopes that will also be home to curated museum programs.
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The new plans, which enhance the existing architecture, will also be energy efficient. The position of the commercial and residential buildings will minimize solar gain, take advantage of the cross breeze and allow serene views for residents.
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The entire project will be a giant leap forward for the expanding city, attracting tourists while providing locals with an innovative and historically rich place to live.
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