Green Shore Residence Phase II in Guangzhou will sit at the tip of Luoxi Island in Panyu, near a riverside promenade.
Eight towers of varying heights are arranged in pairs along the coast. By rotating the four towers, LWK + PARTNERS and Fok Ying Tung Group aim to open a 270-degree panoramic river view for most units while keeping Guangzhou’s city center in sight.
The façade features aesthetic details that look like tree boughs. Anodized aluminum panels are used for curved balconies while terrazzo is used to clad the ground-level structures. The main living spaces facing the river are wrapped in curved floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Arranged in pairs, adjacent towers share a common entrance lobby. The semi-open lobby houses children’s playgrounds, fitness facilities and green spaces. Sunken gardens at the entrances doubles as light wells bringing fresh air and sunlight into the underground car park.
The buildings feature a double-deck rooftop sky garden with an infinity swimming pool. Considering the long raining season of the Lingnan region, buildings are connected by all-season covered walkways so residents can arrive home clean and dry.
The project also adopts “sponge city” designs. Greenery placed throughout, such as landscaped gardens, lawns, and sunken gardens, helps collect rainwater for irrigation or domestic use. Solar panels are installed on the roof of the residents’ clubhouse to power the heated swimming pool with environmentally friendly energy.
Project completions is expected in 2022.
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