Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi by Ruo Wang, Yiqing Wu and Yiding Han

Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi by Ruo Wang, Yiqing Wu and Yiding Han is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Indawo Competition Category.

IbhulonziUkudizayina Indawo· 2026

Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi

by Ruo Wang, Yiqing Wu and Yiding Han

Client: SoBA

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ukudizayina Indawo Category

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The Design

About Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi

IDeng Yun Li Art Park iyipaki yomphakathi engamamitha-skwele angu-40000 eSuzhou, eChina. Umklamo uthatha ugqozi endaweni yemvelo enhle nasemagugwini amasiko esifunda. Izici zamanzi ageleza kanye namatshe abaziwe njengezithombe kukhumbuza izindawo zemisele yendawo phakathi kwendawo yezentengiselwano yesimanje. Umsele wamanzi osebenzisanayo uhola izivakashi ukusuka esangweni ukuya enkundleni emaphakathi, lapho umbazo wamanzi onezingxenye ezintathu uphakama phansi njengomsebenzi wobuciko oyisici esiqavile. Igalari yobuciko encane kanye nendawo yetiye kwakha indawo ezolile yokuphumula.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Deng Yun Li Art Park Ipaki Yomphakathi iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

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

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
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.
Project Duration: Suzhou, China, 2024-2026
Team Members: Ruo Wang, Yiqing Wu, Yiding Han, Qi Wang, Jiaxi Peng, Di Hu, Anni Lei, Chuanchen Li
Image Credits: SoBA