Project name：Park Block

　　Project address ：Ningbo, China

　　Project area：17,840.49㎡

　　Client：Ningbo Vanke

　　Design company：TK Studio

　　Chief designer：Tawatchai Kobkaikit

　　Photography：Shrimp Studio

　　项目名称： 万科·海潮映月

　　项目地址：中国宁波

　　项目面积：17,840.49㎡

　　甲方：宁波万科产品策略和规划设计部

　　设计单位：TK 事务所

　　主创设计：Tawatchai Kobkaikit

　　摄影： 邬涛摄影工作室

　　GOALS & OBJECTIVES 

　　In the Park Block project, we aim to amplify the beauty of nature, and integrate the natural elements with the project. We have always live aside with nature, and the most comfortable living environment should be as close as it can to be connected with nature. Nowadays, the urban living has less and less connection to the natural environment. As a result, human is receiving less benefit from the nature. Thus, the Park Block project has a strong vision to reflect the origin of the living environment in order to introduce the most comfortable living landscape for the residents.

　　设计目标

　　在万科·海潮映月中，设计团队注重于大自然的美学，并整合到自然的元素上。人类居住区环境中自然应是其本源，而居住区环境的本质也应该是营造自然为主。居住环境从从森林到聚落再到城市，自然环境因素越来越少，林荫给人的庇护越来越少。有见及此，设计团队在本项目中专注重塑生活的本源，致力为用户带来最舒适的居住环境。

　　SITE CHARACTER & ANALYSIS

　　Park Block is a public plaza located among the residential buildings. The site is relatively flat. The space for landscape design is constrained by the layout of the buildings on the site. Since the public plaza is located diagonally on the bigger plot of land and the buildings are arranged perpendicularly on plan, the resulting area for landscape design is irregular in shape.

　　场地特征分析

　　这次项目的景观设计是被公寓建筑包围的一个公共广场。项目的场地相对平坦。建筑物的布置让景观设计受到局限。由于广场是在整片地块的对角线上，加上建筑方正的排列，让景观范围呈现不规矩的多边形。

　　DESIGN CRITERIA & CONCEPT

　　Despite of this constraint, our team has taken it as a design opportunity and proposed to use triangular geometry to create functioning spaces in order to maximize the usage of land. The triangular geometry has three major design advantages for the project. First, the triangular layout on land effectively utilized all corner space between buildings. It is a flexible geometry that can easily break into smaller pieces and fit in the irregular space. Second, the triangular setting of space allows higher accessibility from one place to another, enhance the efficiency of circulation. Third, the shape of triangle creates longer parameter and more sides of a geometry. Hence, it provides more opportunities for people to enjoy and interact with the landscape.

　　设计标准和概念

　　尽管场地受到局限，设计团队还是从中找到机遇，并提倡用三角的几何图形来解决场地问题。三角形的布局为景观设计带来三个优点。第一，三角形能有效利用建筑之间的角落空间。三角形可以根据场地空间分析成更小的三角空间，并填充不规则的空间。第二，三角形布局让场地更加四通八达，增加人流动线的效率。第三，三角形能增加几何图形的边界，从而增加使用者与景观互动的机会。

　　LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PROGRAMMES

　　Great number of trees are planted on the site, they are the symbol of forest in nature, which are used to softscape bridge, bonding the building, landscape and the users. All together they formed a bigger piece of forest, unifying and enriching the entire space of Park Block. Looking out from each building within the Park Block, people will see the combination of mountains, water and forest that give the feeling of living in nature.

　　景观设计方案

　　项目栽种了大量的乔木，它们是大自然中森林的代表，同时也把建筑、景观和使用者融合在一起。所有元素交织成一片大先森林，丰富了项目的空间。从建筑中往外看，人们会看到山、水、林的组合，为使用者提供生活在自然本源的氛围。

　　Different combination among water features, berms and planting have mimicked different ecosystems in nature and be introduced into the project. The triangular islands of green plants connect the hardscape and the water elements. The entire picturesque landscape is harmonious.

　　使得建筑与环境没有任何违和。多元化的水景、堆坡和种植的组合模仿了自然系统，也把大自然带到项目中。三角形的种植池把其他景观元素连结起来，让整片景观与环境没有任何违和。

　　The landscape in Park Block can be divided into three major zones—Public & Recreation Zone, Forest Zone, and Kids & Sub Entrance Zone.
万科·海潮映月的景观可以划分为三个主要区域—公共休闲区、森林区、幼童和次入口区。

　　Public & Recreation Zone(constructed)　

　　The Public & Recreation Zone is the first phase of project that has already been constructed. It is public welcoming plaza in front of the gallery and café. Passing through the weaving water and planting areas, people will enter a broader piece of water feature. The unique triangular architecture is reflected on the water, contrasting with the organic form of the tree canopies silhouette. The café has simple and clean European style outdoor seating area, overlooking at the tranquil reflection and green islands in the water. In order to connect the indoor and outdoor space seamlessly, we have carefully studied the design language of the signature sales office/ café building. Seeing that a feature tree has been planted indoor at the center of the glass building, we have planted feature trees outdoor in the water feature correspondingly to link up the design between architecture and landscape.

　　公共休闲区（已建）

　　公共休闲区是项目中首个开放的区域。它是在展示厅和咖啡厅前的迎宾广场。穿过水陆交织的林荫，进入到一片开阔水域，三角状建筑在树林的簇拥下，倒映在水中，缓和了建筑与自然的形态冲突。咖啡厅有一个现代简约的欧式户外座位区，能让用户欣赏广场的优美景观。为了无缝连接室内和室外，设计团队仔细考察了主建筑的设计要素。我们留意到展示厅/咖啡厅的中央种了一棵特色乔木，所以我们在室外也用同样概念，把乔木栽种在水景上，借此加强景观和建筑的联系。

　　This zone features with a larger triangular pond and layers of triangular berms. The trees of Zelkova serrata, which changes in colors throughout the year to intensify the sense of seasonal changes, interweave with the undulating landscape, forming simple yet pleasant scenery. In the future when the entire project is completed, people will pass by a book store and café (the sales gallery building) along their way to home. They could enjoy a peaceful landscape with the delightful sounds of water flow and children playing. It is a tranquil place among the mountains, water and forest, setting people away from the hectic urban life outside.

　　公共休闲区设置了两片水域，三角状绿岛在水与陆之间游离，自然散落的乔木体现了四季的变化，模糊了水、陆、岛和建筑的界限，从陆地到水面再到绿道甚至进入建筑中；这些乔木连在一起形成一片林，使空间元素既丰富又统一。归家途中，手持旁边书吧（现售楼处）刚买的咖啡和新书，在此林下做片刻停歇，享受林荫与微风，远处传来潺潺流水与孩子的嬉闹声，一片来自山中林间的宁静祥和，洗涤了世外的一切浮尘与烦恼。

　　Forest Zone(planning stage)　

　　The Forest Zone has a denser plantation to create the atmosphere of forest landscape. Mixtures of evergreen and deciduous native and wild flowers will be planted to create unique ecosystem under the urban setting.  Since the Forest Zone is located at the middle of the site, people will not discover the Forest Zone until they walk into the site. Therefore, the Forest Zone is akin to a hidden landscape feature, awaiting discovery by visitors. However, residents will have the chance to enjoy the lush green forest when viewing from the condominium above.

　　森林区（规划设计阶段）

　　森林区栽种了密集而不同品种的乔木来形成森林的氛围。常绿、落叶、野花与原生景观植物为城市的项目创造了独特的生态系统。由于森林区位于项目的中心位置，人们需要踏进场地中间才会发现这隐藏的区域。当居民从住宅高处看地面景观的时候也能欣赏到一片茂密的森林区域。

　　Along the Forest Zone has some covered walkways to guide the circulation. The covered walkway has the layout as the branches of a forest tree and the cover is meticulously designed with the triangular pattern to echo with the overall concept. In addition, at the north eastern corner of the Forest Zone will be the signature triangular forest pavilion hidden inside the forest, where people can have some rest and enjoy the forest scenery.

　　森林区里设置了有盖顶的走廊来指导人流。走廊的布局引用了树干树枝的形态，加上在盖顶处悉心设计的三角图案，让走廊设计跟项目整体概念贯通。除此以外，森林区的东北角也设有特色三角森林景观亭，让人们可以在林荫下乘凉休憩，欣赏森林景观。

　　Kids & Sub Entrance Zone(planning stage)　

　　Towards the southern side of the site is the Kids & Sub Entrance Zone, where a kindergarten locates. The design idea is to let the atmosphere of the Forest Zone sprawl into this area, in order to create a comfortable environment for this zone. Red and warm color tone has been used in this zone to symbolize the energetic atmosphere of children, while all elements, such as paving, seating, and play equipment are designed in triangular form to reach consistency with the overall design concept. Colorful running lane and a running bridge have been provided within the kindergarten to encourage outdoor exercise. Moreover, planting scheme in this zone will be colorful with flowering species to brighten up the playful atmosphere of the landscape.

　　幼童和次入口区（规划设计阶段）

　　项目的南侧是幼童和次入口区，同时也时幼儿园的所在地。为了让此区的使用者享受舒适的空间，设计概念是让森林区的氛围延伸过来。代表幼孩活力的红色和暖色系在景观元素上广泛应用，像是铺装材质、座位、和游乐设施。这些元素都配置三角形态，来确保元素和整体设计概念的连贯。此外，幼儿园内的色彩缓跑径也有助于鼓励幼童在室外活动。除此以外，带有色彩的植物设计也能为此区带来欢乐的气氛环境。

　　CONCLUSION

　　Park Block demonstrates a flexible modern living space, where quality urban life is blended with a pleasant mixture of garden and landscape. Landscape becomes part of their daily life, providing highly accessible facilities and privacy for the residents.

　　Mountain, water and forest are the origin of living that brings the peace to everyone’s heart. The concept of introducing natural elements into the project has been fully understood and applied. And more importantly, the high quality of livable landscape for urban living in this project will link the present with the past, by reconnecting human with nature.

　　结语

　　万科·海潮映月展示了一个富有弹性的现代居住空间，提倡了品质都市生活和优质景观的融合。景观成为了生活的一部份，为住户提供了隐私和生活设备。

　　“山”、“水”、“林” 的地貌特征森林是人类生活的本源。项目引用了大量的自然元素到，更重要的是，透过把过去、现在、未来连结，把人们跟大自然牢牢连结在一起，能让我们可以设计出一个高品质的城市居住环境。