Field Operations / / TAOPU CENTRAL PARK
Taopu Central Park serves as the unifying element and urban green lung for Taopu Smart City, a science and technology hub in northwest Shanghai.
I admire this design for its placemaking, flowing lines, connection to the water, and considered interconnectivity of the city around it. The warm and honest materiality and construction finish look exemplary. All the details feel considered; for example, the play area with its varied typography and bespoke play equipment. Within the 95ha site, there seems to be so much to explore with its hierarchy of strategic connections.
The regimented planting of trees and shrubs feels out of sync with the organic forms of the typography, roads, and pathways; however, as the trees mature, this will perhaps become less evident. From the photos, it looks like there are few amenities such as cafes, seating, etc. Its main function seems to be as a transient space.
Field Operations are famous for the Highline in NYC, it was interested to review some of there other inspiring projects.
The flowing forms and the road bridge are inspiring for north place.
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