Project / 1st Quarter 2024

Ordos Smart Sports Park

Breathing life into a public space can be challenging. An expansive civic space by itself is not enough to draw the community to use it—let alone one that inspires healthy activities—especially if it comes across as arid or cold due to a lack of human-scale elements. The huge space then becomes a deterrent rather than a pull for users. 

View towards the main entrance of the sports park. All photos by Holi Landscape Photography < > < > < >

This was the challenge faced by SHIJIE, an urban square in Kangbashi District, Ordos, China. Spanning 19 hectares, the lack of thoughtful configuration, usable or serviceable space with a sense of place led to the site in the city being perceived as unwelcoming or low in efficiency of use. A redevelopment ...

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