CHRISTOPHER SWANTZ
 

Terrain Studio

An international urban design and landscape architecture studio.

 

Nanjing Youth Olympic Park

Nanjing, China • Built

The masterplan for the Nanjing Youth Olympic Park connects the sports and stadium infrastructure with the nearby river waterfront. It is intended to serve the olympic community, yet become a cultural destination after the events. My involvement was during the Design Documentation Phase, which identified implementation recommendations for engineering, particularly at the confluence of the hard- and soft-scapes.

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Gulou Town Square

Nanjing, China • Under Construction

The design for Gulou Town Square was to create a living ecosystem at the surface, and an economic hub beneath. The sub-grade infrastructure accommodates different retail stores, while also serving to connect the peripheral urban destinations. My involvement was during the Design Documentation phase, which fused the design intent with engineering recommendations. 

 

 

Xing Yuan Lake New Town

Hanzhong, China • Under Construction

Xing Yuan Lake New Town is a 27 sq. kilometer new town development that is built around an existing hydrology system. The masterplan is intended to rehabilitate the agricultural water flowing into the new town, while providing a social, economic, and recreational space for the local community. My involvement was during the Schematic Design phase, which helped visualize the spatial experience of different landscapes. The team worked closely with hydrology consultants to ensure the design was compatible with existing topography and flood plain considerations. 

Masterplan

Waterway Sections

Sports Complex Section-Perspective

Sports Complex Section-Perspective

 

 

Stormwater Design

Pennsylvania • Concept

Stormwater management is a key consideration in urban development. This concept explored visual ways that a rain garden could transform an impervious space into a more engaging and educational environment, while also addressing stormwater treatment.

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