Finding forests

The site was named after the chestnut forests that flourished here fifty years ago. A naturally meandering irrigation canal once flowed through the land, shaping a rich and scenic environment. Over time, urban development erased these natural features.

This new residential project aims to reconstruct a forest-like landscape, allowing the architecture to be embraced by trees. Curved pedestrian pathways, symbolizing the former canal, gently weave through the forest, inviting people to stroll, linger, or quietly dwell within the site.

The site is divided into five districts, with each of them having very different and distinguished characteristics.

1. The Voice in the Forest ─ The grassy slope extends from the entrance square, where the butterflies are singing together with the flowers.

2. The Light through the Forest ─ Sitting on the wooden platform and bathing in the light and shadows scattered among the forest, the green moss on the rocks also enjoy the warmth and tranquility brought by the sun light.

3. Fragrance from the Forests ─ Walking on the streamlined footpath, people enjoy the fresh atmosphere like the sea breeze, appreciate the quietness and kiss the blossoming Sakura.

4. Garden in the Forest—The mosaic collage at entrance square presents a landscape painting, where the forest is like the brush of the earth and the colorful paints sway and change with seasons.

5. Secret Trail through the Forest - the shady Liquidambar trail running through the forests forms a tree-lined visual axis. People sitting here can see the mountains in distance and meditate while waiting for the children after school.

The project aims to create a harmonious and biodiverse ecosystem, restoring the flatland forest landscape once found in urban settings. The design responds to local climate, topography, and sunlight, using native species to form natural, multi-layered plant communities. This approach enhances biodiversity, improves environmental and habitat health, and attracts wildlife back into the city. The resulting landscape serves as a model for urban ecological restoration—a shared space where humans and nature coexist in balance and harmony.