Nine Court Mansion Residential Landscape

residential landscape, contemporary architecture, entrance pavilion, reflecting pool, water feature, naturalistic rock arrangement, specimen tree, clipped boxwood, bronze cladding, metallic canopy, striated aluminum, sweeping roofline, dynamic diagonal composition, asymmetrical balance, warm bronze, cool silver gray, cerulean sky, spring green, verdant foliage, atmospheric perspective, soft directional lighting, morning illumination, polished stone paving, granite hardscape, meditative atmosphere, contemplative mood, East Asian garden influence, contemporary landscape architecture, parametric design elements, refined materiality, high-rise urban context, threshold space, transitional architecture, calligraphic gesture, kinetic form, organic-geometric dialogue, water reflection, tranquil ambiance, sophisticated palette, matte and reflective surfaces, precision craftsmanship, biophilic design, ceremonial entrance

The Nine-Court Mansion, a high-end eco-residence project in Chongqing, is meant to create a new life style of Oriental implication by incorporating the stable spirit of Oriental tradition, exploiting the modern Oriental artistic expression and upgrading the function of residential areas. By reference to the spatial layout method from the Imperial Palace, nine spaces are constructed and grouped into three steps of the home-returning ceremony which are Entering the Gate to Behold the Mansion, Enjoying the Scenery in the Courtyard and Resting the Soul at Home respectively.