Grand Central Park Masterplan Nanjing China, Chinese Parks, Buildings, Landscape Architecture
Grand Central Park Masterplan Nanjing Design
1 July 2021

Design: KCAP
Location: Nanjing, China
KCAP wins Grand Central Park Masterplan Nanjing, China
Rotterdam, Shanghai, July 1st 2021 – KCAP, in cooperation with a multidisciplinary team, has won the competition for a new comprehensive masterplan for two previously separated parks in Nanjing: Zijin Mountain and Xuanwu Lake. The competition, organized by Nanjing Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau and other municipal authorities, aims to launch a multilayered masterplan that unites both historical landmarks, and the ecological core of Nanjing, referred to as the new Grand Central Park Nanjing.
Grand Central Park Masterplan Nanjing News
Once the capital of multiple dynasties, Nanjing is one of China?s Four Great Ancient Capitals with rich culture and history. Situated at the core area of Nanjing, Zijin Mountain and XuanWu Lake are famous for the listed World Heritage imperial cemeteries, and the most significant imperial garden in China.
However, their status and symbolism have changed from being ancient suburban landmarks to central public parks nowadays. Such rare high-eco quality districts in dense global city contexts need a strategic identity development. With respect to its culture, nature, and social importance for Nanjing, the multidisciplinary design team led by KCAP proposes with ?Grand Central Park? a...