2014 (concept) & 2019 (MP revision) | Overall master plan for a 26km2 natural reserve and 50ha town center urban design. Site adjacent to the Jiuzhaigou scenic area in Sichuan, adopting a “sensitive density distribution” framework to maximize development opportunity while minimize disturbance to natural site. | Project Director, with Perkins+Will Shanghai Urban Design Studio.
Project Description:
“Located adjacent to the world-famous Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area, the project site is composed of 16km2 natural mountain valley reserve and a 60ha development area. With an anticipated regional visitation up to 7 million by 2020, we began the project by addressing the issue of balance between conservation and tourism development. Different from conventional scenic area development in China, the master plan propose a development strategy of “gradient density distribution”. A compact “town center” allows minimal infrastructure disruption and effective service and amenities for mass visitors. Further into the valley development density is reduced, with controlled non-motorize access into the natural preserve area. Key programs included a nature experience (education) center, local crafts workshop, creek side leisure terrace, and mountain trails ending at low-impact eco-camps. The program set caters to family and all age-group, with an aim to promote awareness of nature and preservation, to provide visitors with a “true nature experience”.
位於世界馳名的九寨溝景區與九寨溝縣城之間，白河生態保護區是一片未被破壞的原始高山林地，是川金絲猴及其他珍稀動植物的棲息地。隨著國內旅遊市場的持續發展，預計未來三年內區域年遊客量將達至700萬，九寨溝景區作為一個相對單一的觀景旅遊節點，面對著配套、體驗、交通等各種重大考驗。九寨白河谷度假區的打造，除了舒緩九寨溝景區本身的問題以外，更重要的是為區域帶來一個全新的體驗目的地，為國內建設生態旅遊區的典範。概念規劃的主旨在於平衡自然生態保育與高端旅遊體驗的打造。總體開發策略將較高密度的旅遊商業配套集中山谷河口的開發區，沿山谷慢慢減輕開發與活動強度，車行道路終止於生態保護區入口，內部以低影響設計手法修建徒步路線與生態營地。度假區內將設置金絲猴體驗中心，為一般旅客同時能感受到原始山林的景色與瞭解觀賞金絲猴與珍稀動物的生活場所。開發一期為臨近對外道路的河口區，依循原有場地河溪與道路的肌理設計旅遊小鎮，提供具備當地特色的餐飲商業配套，以及不同的當地工藝工作坊體驗。整體設計著重於對在地環境與人文的關注，旨在為到訪旅客創造一個舒適、融入自然的「真實自然休閒體驗」。
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