Shunde Plot 5-7 Condominium is a high-density residential development that exemplifies vertical efficiency through its compact footprint and strategic massing. Rising within a rapidly urbanizing context, the design maximizes land use by vertically stacking living spaces while maintaining generous ventilation gaps, daylight access, and communal open areas. The staggered arrangement of balconies, articulated façades, and interspersed sky gardens work together to humanize the scale of the tower blocks and create varied visual rhythms. As a result, the project not only fulfills spatial efficiency but also elevates the quality of life for its residents, fostering vertical community living with light, greenery, and privacy in mind.
Location
Guangzhou, China
Completion
2010
GFA
38,920 sqm
Client
Guangdong Dongyiwan Property Dev Co Ltd
Services
Architecture
Vertical Simplicity, Elevated Living
Shunde Plot 5-7 Condominium presents a clear and efficient architectural expression through its compact vertical form and rhythmic façade. The uniform repetition of balconies and windows creates a clean, minimalist aesthetic, while subtle modulations in balcony depth and railing details introduce a sense of dynamism and human scale.
Elevated on pilotis, the base opens up communal space at ground level, promoting cross-ventilation and visual connectivity to the surrounding neighborhood. This vertical arrangement not only maximizes usable land but also defines a contemporary residential typology that is both efficient and socially inclusive.
The Shunde Plot 5-7 Condominium stands as a testament to how vertical architecture can seamlessly integrate practicality with quality living. By prioritizing structural clarity, cross-ventilation, and open ground-level spaces, the design enhances both urban density and resident well-being. Its simplicity is not a limitation but a deliberate expression of thoughtful planning—offering a modern living environment that respects context, community, and climate.
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