This design is a modern solution that combines nature, sustainability, and community in an urban setting. It transforms a 4,269 square meter farmland to respect its history while creating income for local residents. The main features include a smart stormwater management system that lowers energy use and helps plants grow, and a flexible planting board system that lets tenants change and customize their spaces. This creates a thriving community focused on the future.
Wei Dou is an award-winning landscape designer focusing on landscape urbanism and sustainability, as well as community building. Wei worked at world renowned landscape architecture firms like Sasaki Associates and SWA Group. She holds a Master's in Landscape Architecture from Harvard and has 4+ years of professional experience at firms like SWA Group and Sasaki Associates, leading high-profile projects and promoting sustainability and environmental justice through design. Wei is a published scholar and reviewer at top journals. She has received multiple international awards and scholarships including MUSE creative award, idea-King award and 2nd prize at Vertical Farming design competition, and her works have been nominated for the Harvard GSD Platform.