Beijing 2008 Olympic Village
by BEIJING TIANHONG YUANFANG ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CO., LTD in Beijing, China
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Author BEIJING TIANHONG YUANFANG ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CO., LTD
City Beijing
Country China
Year 2008
Program Residential Development
Technical Info
Site area 340000 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 16000 inh/ha
Home Units: 3276
Jobs 0
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description
  • It is a residential development originally built to house athletes of the Olympic Games held in Beijing in 2008. 
  • It consists of mid-rise buildings arranged in clusters along the linear plot. 
  • The entire development was designed to be environmentally conscious with features such as permeable bricks allowing for water absorption, nature-based solutions for waste water filtration and solar panels.
  • A central zero-energy building served as a reception space during the games. It has been converted into a kindergarten after. 
  • Chinese architectural features signifying different regions of China were incorporated into the residential buildings. Elements like wooden porticos and traditional garden landscapes can be seen in the Village. 
  • A network of pedestrian paths has been created within the Village. 
  • The rooftops have green roofs and solar panels. 
  • The landscaping features 90% native plants.
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