The project is located in Gaotan district in the city of Zengcheng, in the east of Guangzhou. Controls placed on industrial development have ensured that agriculture has remained the dominant activity in the district and that the environment has been well protected. On the other hand, the quality of life is relatively low and there is a serious lack of urban infrastructure.
The project is based on the notion of durability and the respect for human beings and the environment. Buildings of historic significance are preserved and given new life as artistic or tourist facilities. The natural environmental richness is also enhanced by a redesign in line with modern landscape design principles.
