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Amber Center Experience Area

Landscape Design

JTL Studio Singapore

Completion Year

2023

Location

Hangzhou,China

Developer

Hiwell Properties

Where Nature and Modern Life Converge

Nestled in the heart of Hangzhou’s Olympic Sports Center district, the Hangzhou Amber Center Experience Area reimagines the relationship between modern living and natural landscapes. By drawing inspiration from Hangzhou’s iconic mountains, rivers, and ecological richness, JTL Studio sought to create a harmonious space where modern vibrancy and natural tranquillity coexist, offering residents a refined and immersive lifestyle rooted in the unique character of the city.

Modern Elegance with a Natural Soul
The design blends the bold, structured modern interface on the project’s eastern edge with the serene qualities of nature, seamlessly integrating Hangzhou’s untamed beauty into its surroundings. The entrance, envisioned as part of a luxurious hotel-style residence, features a minimalist inner courtyard framed by a solitary pine and understated hardscaping, maximizing spatial exclusivity and focusing attention inward.

Pocket gardens and riverside seating areas enhance the site’s layered spatial experience, allowing residents to engage intimately with nature. Newly planted vegetation blends seamlessly with existing flora, fostering a sense of ecological harmony. The riverside park preserves its raw, natural charm, immersing visitors in a tranquil environment through lightweight, low-intervention design techniques that blur the boundaries between human-made and natural elements.

Elevating Everyday Living
With its semi-open lounge spaces and expansive 7-meter-high ceilings, the Amber Center introduces a sense of vertical grandeur, connecting indoor and outdoor environments seamlessly. Adjacent riverside zones include multifunctional spaces like garden lounges and waterfront areas, offering opportunities for social gatherings and personal reflection. The subtle, minimalist integration of pathways and paving ensures accessibility while maintaining a natural aesthetic, enhancing the site’s cohesive flow.

Through thoughtful design, the project transforms limited outdoor spaces into high-quality, international lifestyle experiences. It extends the home into nature, creating a balance between functionality, beauty, and tranquillity, offering residents a retreat that feels both intimate and expansive.

Harmonising Modern Life and Nature
The Hangzhou Amber Center Experience Area reflects JTL Studio’s philosophy of blending natural beauty with modern sophistication. By embracing Hangzhou’s mountain and water charm and seamlessly integrating nature inward, the project delivers an outdoor lifestyle imbued with the elegance and rhythm of the city’s heritage.

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