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ISLE Maison (Suzhou)

Landscape Design

JTL Studio Singapore

Completion Year

2022

Location

Suzhou, China

Developer

Vanke Suzhou

Rediscovering Life’s Essence

Langshi (ISLE Maison) represents a delicate balance between the vitality of the city and the serenity of nature. Designed along a southern municipal road in Suzhou, the project reimagines urban living with green spaces that seamlessly connect community and city. By layering lush greenery, thoughtful spatial arrangements, and cultural nods, the design invites residents to experience a harmonious retreat within the city.

A Sanctuary of Green
Langshi’s architectural layout retreats 30 metres from the street, creating an expansive entryway softened by a robust green belt. The vehicle and pedestrian pathways are intentionally misaligned, preserving existing camphor-lined routes while offering privacy to the drop-off area. Framed by light-toned boundary walls, this space is enveloped by tall tallow trees and minimalist greenery, creating a secluded oasis.

Pocket parks and raised green islands enrich the streetscape, blending seamlessly with the broader urban green belt. These elevated natural features evoke a sense of tranquillity, guiding visitors through serene, tree-lined pathways and offering a momentary escape from the city’s bustling pace.

Cultural Echoes in Design
Drawing inspiration from Suzhou’s poetic water towns, the design weaves elements of local culture into modern geometry. Narrow corridors and serene water features subtly reference Jiangnan’s ancient waterways and shadowed alleys, creating a refined yet approachable aesthetic.

Decorative rain canopies and dark-toned walls with ornamental accents bring understated elegance to the entryway, while the project’s clean, linear geometry ensures a sense of order and calm. Together, these elements reflect Suzhou’s timeless grace, offering a contemporary retreat steeped in cultural heritage.

A Return to Quiet Luxury
Langshi is an exploration of JTL’s philosophy of simplicity, seamlessly merging Suzhou’s historical sophistication with modern urban vibrancy. It creates a serene, private retreat where residents can rediscover the essence of life—a balance of natural beauty, cultural reflection, and quiet luxury.

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