Overview of Ordos Smart Sports Park – PLAT ASIA has been tasked with revitalizing the urban square known as “SHIJIE” in Kangbashi District, Ordos, China. The aim is to transform it into a people-friendly, smart snded by residential areas, office buildings, a school, and an exhibition center, with excellent accessibility. The 19.7-hectare site already features a themed sculpture, “SHIJIE,” and a few gate ball courts. However, due to an inefficient layout, the absence of a professional track, and insufficient service areas, the square has underperformed, and it’s time for a much-needed renovation.
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The Land Fabric of Ordos Smart Sports Park– The Ordos Smart Sports Park, a vast expanse covering 87 thousand square kilometers, encompasses a diverse landscape featuring deserts, steppe, and river environments. Principal designer BIAN Baoyang’s initial concept centers on translating this unique, coexisting landscape into a spatial experience within the park. The KUBUQI Desert and Mu Us Desert, shaped by the desert climate and northwest winds, give rise to dune formations with a gradual slope in the northwest and a steeper incline in the southeast. These natural patterns inspired the creation of micro-terrain in the same direction within the park. © Holi Landscape Photography
The steppe region in Ordos bears witness to geological transformations spanning thousands of years. The park’s design serves a...