Yi Yang

The project is located in Jimei University Town, Xiamen – an urban village mixing schools and residences. Guided by “enhancing well-being through high-quality development,” my design operates within Jemei’s micro-space system to meet diverse needs across multiple well-being levels, from physical comfort to social connection and sensory richness.

The project creates a multi-functional public building that offers cultural and ecological spaces for the community, especially students.

Based on cultural and ecological analysis of Longzhou Pool, I propose a design integrating heritage preservation, ecological restoration, and public experience. Dragon boat culture is translated into spatial symbols and activity carriers, while sustainable landscape methods improve ecology and biodiversity. The goal is a landmark waterfront space that expresses local culture, provides quality recreation, and ensures a healthy ecosystem.

Using C.S. Holling’s Social-Ecological Systems theory and Christian Norberg-Schulz’s Genius Loci, I develop design strategies through four dimensions: culture, ecology, space, and society. This identifies site characteristics and core contradictions, forming the basis for intervention. An integrated strategy combines cultural narrative landscape with bird-friendly ecological landscape. Finally, the complete design process is presented – from concept and master plan to detailed landscape design.