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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Crystal Laputa in Chengdu, China by 5+designAugust 7th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: 5+design Crystal Laputa is a vertical community located in Chengdu that aims to redefine the standards of modern high-rise dwelling by restoring the inhabitants’ connection to the environment and to each other.  East Bridge View, Image Courtesy © 5+design
 Front lake view, Image Courtesy © 5+design Through a series of sky parks, land bridges and waterways, Crystal Laputa establishes a multi-dimensional system for residents rooted in the ecological features of the project’s lake and green spaces. The 150,000 square meter project consists of two high-rise towers and one mid-rise building, nestled in in a park-like setting along the water’s edge.  South Bridge View, Image Courtesy © 5+design  Bungalow view, Image Courtesy © 5+design Each unit features a personal garden and casita positioned between the elevator core and unit entrance, allowing the experience of nature to extend to the project’s upper levels. On the exterior, the tower façades vary in form in response to different unit configurations, exhibiting a range of shapes that play with volume and distinguish each unit from the next.  Extended lake view, Image Courtesy © 5+design  Extended bridge view, Image Courtesy © 5+design Designed to evoke a floating neighborhood in the sky, the towers hover over an expansive lake, interconnected by elevated walkways and land bridges.  Penthouse view, Image Courtesy © 5+design  Profile view, Image Courtesy © 5+design These bridges link and unify three different modes of transit: pedestrian walkways, a vehicle roadway, and docks for the project’s onsite fleet of water taxis. A generous third-floor sky park connects all three towers and contains recreational spaces to engage the community in outdoor activities. At the grade level, paths and walkways are peppered with play areas and running trails to reinforce the project’s connection to the environment and to maximize social engagement.  Two tower view, Image Courtesy © 5+design  Infrastructure view, Image Courtesy © 5+design The project’s surrounding lake is a modern reflection of the canals and waterways that once naturally flowed through the site. It also serves as a key environmental asset, providing a natural habitat for migrating wildlife and as a resource for surrounding vegetation.  Image Courtesy © 5+design  Image Courtesy © 5+design  Image Courtesy © 5+design
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