The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat by Wei Dou

The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat by Wei Dou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda in Disinn tal-Kostruzzjoni u Proġetti Immobbli Competition Category.

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The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat

by Wei Dou

Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda Winner in Proprjetà Immobbli Category

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The Design

About The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat

The Verdant Syndicate huwa kumpless b'użu mħallat żviluppat għal sit ta' 4,269 metru kwadru li qabel kien art agrikola f'Henan, iċ-Ċina. Il-kumpless jgħaqqad in-natura, is-sostenibbiltà u l-komunità f'ambjent urban, filwaqt li jirrispetta l-wirt agrikolu tal-art u joħloq dħul għar-residenti lokali. Sistema ta' ġestjoni tal-ilma tax-xita tiġbor u tiffiltra l-ilma tax-xita u ġġorru permezz ta' pajpijiet li jaħdmu bil-gravità, biex b'hekk il-pjanti jiġu sostnuti b'użu minimu ta' enerġija. Sistema flessibbli ta' bordijiet għat-tħawwil tippermetti lill-inkwilini jżidu jew ineħħu unitajiet u jbiddlu ż-żoni komuni fi spazji ħodor.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda

The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż straordinarjament mogħti lil disinji tal-ogħla livell, sbieħ u impressjonanti. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Fidda huma xogħlijiet brillanti ħafna u kreattivi ħafna li juru l-għarfien espert, it-talent u l-aċċuratezza tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat ikun xogħol mill-isbaħ, eżemplari, professjonali ħafna u innovattiv bil-fond. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Fidda huwa invenzjoni notevoli u mammirata li tikkontribwixxi biex jitwessgħu l-fruntieri tal-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija. The Verdant Syndicate Kumpless b'Użu Mħallat huwa ħolqien li ħafna jinvidjawh, li jqajjem ix-xewqat, iġib sentimenti pożittivi u joħloq tgħaġġib u mistagħġib.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.