As Dongguan’s manufacturing industry continues to develop, more and more skilled workers are attracted to the region, resulting in increased construction of subways and intercity railways. Our team has developed a master plan for the Dongguan Central Area Slow-Traffic System, which covers a total length of 3 km within the central area of Dongguan, taking into account the 8 km Slow-Traffic Green Axis outlined in the Regional master plan.
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Dongguan Central Area Slow-Traffic System’s Design Concept
The team embraced the idea of a “Social Loop & Green Necklace” and examined the needs of the site surroundings from three perspectives: disconnected points, urban parcels with potential for enhanced value, and interrupted green corridors. The plan includes several integrated vertical lift cores with retail elements. This proposed strategy aims to revitalize the urban area and contribute to developing a better-serviced Dongguan. © Tianpei Zeng
The Social Loop is a 1.5-kilometer-long walkway that connects the main areas of Dongguan City, including Central Park, Civic Center Phase I and Phase III, Minying IFC, Dongguan Rural Commercial Bank, Tai-Shang Building, Jia-Hong Building, and First International Block. Bridge No. 2 is designed with a maximum span of 103.5 meters due to site constraints, and it spans across the boulevard.
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It features a continuous steel beam structure, a 10-meter arch held up by 54 cables, and flower box...