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River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners
River Ville, WEDO Studio | International Design Awards Winners

River Ville

CompanyWEDO Studio
Lead DesignersZhang Yejun, Song Zhaoqing, Ouyang Xuebing
Design TeamPei Yuexuan, Xiu Daiqian, Zhu Huijie, Zhang Qi, Liu Ying(WEDO); Song Zhaoqing, Shi Zheyu, Fan Hengchang (Lacime Architects)
Project LocationShanghai, China
ClientShui On Group
CreditsPhoto by: Chill Shine
Prize(s)Bronze in Landscape Architecture / Community Spaces / Parks
Entry Description

This project reinterprets traditional Shanghai gardens by integrating lilong culture with modern villa planning. Inspired by Shikumen courtyards, it preserves historic lane scales and introduces a “Four waters, one core” framework linking themed water lanes to a communal atrium. Heritage craftsmanship revives century-old red brick, while elements like a century-old boxwood and couple trees symbolize memory and family. Layered greenery with red brick balances culture and function, creating a “garden lilong” Shikumen experience.