Ruo Wang, Yiqing Wu and Yiding Han · CLIENT: SoBA
Deng Yun Li Art Park is a public park of 40000 square meters in Suzhou, China. The design draws on the natural scenery and cultural heritage of the region. Flowing water features and sculptural stones recall local canal landscapes within a modern commercial setting. An interactive water canal guides visitors from the entrance to the central plaza, where a three part water sculpture rises from the ground as a focal art piece. A small art gallery and tea area form a quieter zone for relaxation.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- DengYunLi Art Park draws inspiration from Suzhou’s natural scenery and cultural heritage. Using flowing water features and sculptural stones, the park evokes the region’s canal landscapes while offering a contemporary urban retreat. Visitors are guided by an interactive water canal from the entrance to the central plaza, where a three-part water sculpture rises from the ground as a focal art piece. In the quieter zone, a small art gallery and tea area provide a tranquil space for relaxation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 40000 Squre Meters
- Tags
- Public Space, Commerical Landscape
- Production Technology
- Block Marble / Metal / Plants
- Design Challenge
- The design applies traditional culture to modern commercial environment
- Project Duration
- Suzhou, China, 2024-2026
- Research
- We did a series of case studies to find out the design elements that create a successful mixed-use project.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Suzhou, DengYunLi Art Park reinterprets the city’s iconic canals through a series of water features and sunken courts. The landscape layout echoes the ancient urban fabric of Suzhou, creating layered experiences of visibility and concealment. As visitors walk through the park, views are constantly shifting, sometimes revealed, sometimes hidden, mirroring the poetic rhythm of Suzhou’s old alleyways and waterways.
- Image Credits
- SoBA
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