Luxelakes Eco City

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Luxelakes Eco-City is located just outside Chengdu, a city in central China historically intertwined with its intricate water systems—particularly the Dujiangyan irrigation system, which once sustained the Chengdu Plain. However, urbanization and pollution have eroded these vital waterways, replacing them with roads as the city’s primary arteries. Our development aims to restore Chengdu’s historic connection to water through an innovative project on a strategically positioned site south of the city.

Project Details
Client
Chengdu Wide Horizon New Town Development
Location
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Status
Completed 2021
Key Team
Members
David Pontarini, Michael Attard, Michele Hauner, Elnaz Sabouri, Babak Teimoori
Design Inspiration: Site Terrain and Topography
Massing
Floor Plan Building Types
Building Frames Open Toward the Waterfront
Expressive Balconies Toward the Waterfront

The site’s natural contours have been studied, leading to the creation of a water network system via three small dams in the western valley. The eastern area—unsuitable for water storage—will be converted into a park, as part of the "two ecological green lungs" concept. The project also includes a filtration system that uses plants and shellfish to create a self-purifying aquatic ecosystem.

Lower levels, connected to the water, house public spaces and retail, while the upper levels offer private outdoor amenities. The project also includes a landscaped path network and outdoor spaces that draw inspiration from the region’s cultural and natural heritage. It represents a modern reconnection with Chengdu’s historical waterways, blending innovative design with deep cultural respect.

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