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The site is located next to a branch of the Min River. The aim of the master plan is the exploit the proximity of water by connecting to as many buildings as possible.The main master plan concept is symbolised by a hand touching the water, each finger represents a tongue of land reaching towards the river. Perpendicular to the tongue of land, the buildings directly face the water.

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• Architects: NEXT architects
• Project: LIANJIANG BUTTERFLY BAY
• Location: Lianjiang, China
• Photography: NEXT architects
• Client: Citychamp Real Estate
• Type / Program / Purpose: 70 Villa’s, Townhouses (85 units), Two apartment towers (180 units), Boutique hotel, (88 rooms), Commerce, Underground parking
• Floor area: 120,000sqm
• Completion: 2015

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