21 KM RIVER BANK URBAN DESIGN
- TYPE
- COMPETITION WON
- STATUS
- Built
- CLIENT
- Shanghai Municipal Planning Bureau
- LOCATION
- Shanghai, China
- SCALE
- research area 25 km², design area 3.5km²
- PROGRAM
- 21km-long Spatial and Landscape Planning along the East Bund
The planning of the 21 KM follows the five themes of Reconstruction, Connection, Activation, Culture, and Illumination to transform a formerly scattered landscape into a continuous and inclusive community. Through the study of circulation and local activities, the 21 KM aims to construct a vibrant space in between the built environment and the natural landscape. The 21 KM is composed of three types of pathways – Explorer, Stroller, and Runner – with each promoting a distinct lifestyle within the diverse urban environment. Perched on the side of the east bund, the intertwined pathways merge into a complete, unified waterfront delineated by the river. Five nodes were designed to bridge the disconnected landscape, creating new leisure opportunities and walking experiences for each section of the promenade.
