A picturesque lakeside journey unfolds at Lakeside Garden. This isn’t just any garden. Lakeside Garden is a harmonious blend of people nature and history. It’s located on a one-hectare site. The site sits between a lakeside driveway and future high-rise residential towers. Nine meters of elevation change create a dramatic spatial sequence. The design is inspired by the classic fable of The Peach Blossom Valley.
Imagine walking through a waving Tide Plaza. The wind kinetic screen Shining Lake welcomes you. This space serves as a backdrop for performances. You continue to a meandering Breeze Garden. This terraced garden features flowering trees ornamental grasses and native plants. Beige aggregate concrete and dark gray slate create a contrast of textures. Water cascades and rock fountains add to the serene atmosphere.
Next you’ll find Silence and Light. This enclosed space houses historical exhibits. These exhibits showcase the Underwater Ancient Villages of Qiandao Lake. A skylight shines creating a feeling of infinity. A minimalist spiral staircase leads to breathtaking views of the lake. The view extends to the spacious sky and distant mountains. This evokes the classic fable’s description of a narrow passage opening into an open clearing.
A Sky Clouds Reflection Pool blends with the lake and mountains. Twinkling Starry Sky lights at the pool bottom evoke the Underwater Ancient Villages. These lights recall the unique history of Qiandao Lake. A curved Crystal Bridge leads across shuffling bamboo leaves. This creates a tranquil moment before reaching the Lakeside Gallery.
Finally you arrive at the Lakeside Gallery. From its lobby you’ll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view. Shining Lake verdant mountains and a spacious sky stretch before you. Lakeside Garden serves as a connection. It connects the future community and picturesque Qiandao Lake. It is a spatial visual and cultural link between the two. The garden’s water level fluctuates mimicking Qiandao Lake’s seasonal changes. An island appears to float on the water serving as a stage for solo performances. When the water is low the island is exposed. The lights evoke a poetic image of the underwater ancient villages. Lakeside Garden is more than a garden. It is a journey through history nature and art.