The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex by Wei Dou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Silver A' Design Award in Construction and Real Estate Projects Design Competition Category.
SilverReal Estate· 2025
The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex
by Wei Dou
Silver A' Design Award Winner in Real Estate Category
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #163671The Design
About The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex
The Verdant Syndicate is a mixed use complex developed for a 4,269 square meter former farmland site in Henan, China. The complex joins nature, sustainability and community within an urban setting, respecting the agricultural heritage of the land while creating income for local residents. A stormwater management system collects and filters rainwater and carries it through gravity powered pipes, so plants are supported with little energy use. A flexible planting board system lets tenants add or remove units and turn shared areas into green spaces.
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About the Silver A' Design Award
The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. The Verdant Syndicate Sustainable Mixed Use Complex is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.
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Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Urban Design
We transform landscapes into sustainable, community-focused environments that honor heritage while creating economic value. Specializing in urban design, stormwater management, and adaptive green systems, we bring Harvard-trained expertise and international award-winning innovation to every project.
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- Unique Properties
- This design is a forward thinking solution that blends nature, sustainability, and community within an urban landscape. It reimagines a 4,269 square meters farmland to honor its heritage while generating profits for local residents. Key features include an innovative stormwater management system that reduces energy use and supports plant growth, and a unique planting board system that allows tenants to adapt and personalize spaces, fostering a thriving, future focused community.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 60m x 71m Site Located in the Sub-urban Area, Previously Farmland
- Tags
- Community Resilience, Solar Energy, Movable Furniture, Co-Working Space, Office Building, Sustainable Economy, Productive Landscape, Urban Design, Edible Garden, Sustainability
- Production Technology
- The design process combined landscape architecture, environmental engineering, and community-centered planning. Advanced simulations optimized layouts for sunlight and stormwater management, while materials were chosen for sustainability, using locally sourced, eco-friendly components. The planting board system, developed through iterative prototyping, emphasizes flexibility in installation. This approach ensures the design is functional, adaptable, and enhances both environmental and social value.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was assessing the feasibility of plant selection and orientation. Extensive expert consultations and simulations ensured plants would thrive and maximize efficiency, considering local climate, light exposure, and seasonal variations. This rigorous evaluation confirmed the project’s practicality and cost effectiveness, proving that sustainability and innovation can be seamlessly integrated into urban design for environmental and economic benefits.
- Research
- This research aimed to create a sustainable urban landscape blending nature and community. It used design research to explore innovative stormwater management and adaptable planting systems. The objective was to honor farmland heritage while generating profits for locals. Methodology included simulations of sunlight and stormwater flow. Data came from environmental studies, and tools like CAD and GIS were used. Participants involved local communities and environmental experts. The results improved energy efficiency, plant growth, and adaptable spaces, empowering grassroots communities. Insights showed how sustainability and cultural preservation can drive economic growth. This project impacts business by enhancing land value, society by fostering social equity, and design by promoting adaptable, eco-friendly solutions.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this project stems from the profound connection between land and community. A 4,269 square meters plot of farmland holds both modest agricultural potential and deep cultural significance. This project seeks to elevate the land's value by integrating the principles of a sharing economy and we-media, empowering local communities while preserving their cultural identity. The project aims to return benefits to grassroots levels, fostering sustainability and social equity.
- Project Duration
- Location: Henan, China
- Operation Flow
- The system collects and filters rainwater, using it to support plant growth with minimal energy use through gravity-powered pipes. Tenants can install or remove flexible planting boards connected to water and nutrition systems, allowing them to personalize their spaces and adapt to changing needs. Socially, the system fosters community interaction by turning shared spaces into green, collaborative areas where tenants can care for plants together. It also empowers grassroots communities, generating economic and social benefits while preserving cultural heritage and promoting social equity.
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