Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam by Jing Xu and Gang Liu

Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam by Jing Xu and Gang Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Platinum in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

PlatinumVaj Tsev· 2025

Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam

by Jing Xu and Gang Liu

Client: 00Group

A' Design Award Platinum Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam

Cosmic Creek yog qhov chaw tsim kho siv ntau yam nyob hauv Chengdu's Luxelakes cheeb tsam, tsim los sib xyaw nrog tej ib puag ncig ntuj tsim. Npog kwv yees li 100,000 square meters, tus qauv tsim muaj ib txoj kwj dej zoo li tus ntawv L, cov chaw ua qib qib, thiab thaj chaw ntsuab uas sib raug nrog av. Lub plaza hauv nruab nrab uas muaj cov lauj kaub zoo li duab puab thiab ib tug qauv nplhaib ntab yog lub hauv paus ntawm tus tsim. Qhov project no muab qhov tseem ceeb rau kev sib koom ua ke ntawm ecology thiab cov kev ua ub no rau pej xeem, txhawb kom muaj qhov chaw ua haujlwm tau zoo uas cov qauv tsim sib txhawb nrog toj roob hauv pes ntuj tsim.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Platinum

Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Platinum, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo kawg nkaus, zoo nkauj thiab ci ntsa iab tiag tiag. Cov neeg yeej Platinum yog cov khoom xav tsis thoob ntawm kev tsim, yog cov pov thawj ntawm qhov kawg ntawm kev txawj tsim ntawm tib neeg, thiab qhia txog kev tshaj lij uas tsis muaj leej twg piv tau thiab kev txawj ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Cov qauv tsim no xav tias yuav yog cov haujlwm muaj koob npe tshaj plaws uas txiav txim lub caij nyoog txoj kev zoo nkauj, pab rau zej zog txoj kev noj qab haus huv thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam qhia txog qib zoo tshaj plaws thiab tsis muaj kev xyem xyav ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua nrog nws cov yam ntxwv muaj txiaj ntsig thiab muaj nqi. Cosmic Creek Kev Tsim Vaj Tsev Ua Lag Luam yog ib qho haujlwm uas yeej A' Design Award Platinum, uas txhawb kev xav, tshoov siab, ua rau zoo siab thiab ua rau muaj kev xyiv fab loj.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Cosmic Creek in Luxelakes Chengdu, spans 100,000 sqm, blending urban spaces with natural landscapes. Its "L-shaped" water system shapes terraced spaces for play and relaxation. A central square with cascading waterfalls and a geometric ring offers vibrant activity and city views. Featuring "Ginkgo Leaf Units" for shade, irrigation, and lighting, the project integrates modern design with oriental aesthetics, redefining urban space through sustainability and nature-commerce harmony.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Cosmic Creek covers a total site area of 100,000 square meters. The project's central feature, a geometric ring-shaped structure (UFO), has a diameter of 106 meters and is elevated approximately 17 meters above the ground, offering 360-degree city views. The "L-shaped" water system features terraced elevations ranging from 1 to 6 meters, with the entire site interconnected by gentle slopes for an engaging pedestrian experience. The Ginkgo Leaf Units range in height from 15 meters to 11 meters, integrating independent irrigation, planting, and lighting systems.
Tags: Urban design, sustainable architecture, water system, public space, commercial street, ecological integration, Chengdu, terraced landscape, Leaf Units, nature-inspired design
Production Technology: The project employs full-digital construction techniques to address varied elevation changes and ensure precision. Prefabrication and customization were key, particularly for unique structures like the Ginkgo Leaf Units, crafted with steel and executed through digitally controlled construction methods. Close collaboration with landscape design integrated thematic elements, such as tree planters and waterfalls, directly tied to façade geometry, creating seamless green and experiential spaces.
Design Challenge: One of the main challenges of The Cosmic Creek was the varying site elevations. With natural topographical differences, it was crucial to precisely manage the transitions between different levels while ensuring smooth circulation and functionality. To address this, the team developed a new system using gradient ramps and multi-level pathways to connect different areas, avoiding the constraints of traditional floor layouts. Additionally, the design process emphasized close collaboration between architecture, landscape, and structural teams to ensure coordination and feasibility.
Research: The Cosmic Creek research explored how water, nature, and architecture can blend to enhance social interactions and sustainability in urban spaces. Using site analysis, topographic surveys, climate studies, and behavioral observations, the design integrates water systems with human interaction. The result is a dynamic, water-centric urban space fostering community engagement. This approach redefines public spaces, demonstrating how sustainability and commerce can coexist in urban planning.
Inspiration: The Cosmic Creek was inspired by the concept of creating a seamless connection between nature and urban life, with a focus on interaction and community. Drawing from Chengdu's cultural ties to water, the design integrates research on topography and ecological systems to craft spaces that resonate with human behavior. The goal was to foster a sustainable environment where daily activities blend with natural elements, redefining how commercial spaces interact with their surroundings and users.
Project Duration: The project began in May 2021 in Chengdu, China, within the Luxelakes Eco City in the Tianfu New District. It is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2026/2027. The design has been continuously refined to ensure the project meets its ecological, commercial, and community goals, transforming urban space with a harmonious integration of nature.
Operation Flow: The Cosmic Creek operates as an interactive public space where water and architecture engage visitors. Water flows through the terraced site, encouraging exploration and interaction. The Leaf Units provide shade and lighting, while the central square and waterfalls act as focal points for gathering. The layout fosters smooth pedestrian movement, offering a continuous, engaging experience. By integrating nature and commerce, it enhances social interactions and sustainability, creating a more vibrant urban environment.
Patents: The design is protected under copyright by 00GROUP.
Copyrights belong to Jing Xu and Gang Liu, 2024.
Team Members: 00Group
Wide Horizon Investment Group
Image Credits: Image credits:
#NO1 00Group+Iruler
#NO2 Wide Horizon
#NO3 Wide Horizon
#NO4 Wide Horizon
#NO5 00Group+Iruler
Video Credits: 00Group+Iruler
Construction Photo Credits: 00Group+Wide Horizon