At the crossroads of Shanghai and its neighboring Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, a quadrangle complex is under construction as part of a demonstration zone for integrated ecological and green development in the Yangtze River Delta, one of China’s most robust, open and innovative regions.
Built directly over the Taipu River, which flows through Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu, the complex will be designed as four pavilions connected by three bridges over the river, showcasing Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces.
The quadrangle, named the Square Hall and Water Courtyard, is a milestone in the development of the entire demonstration zone, known as the Watertown Parlor, which spans three cities at the provincial crossroads and covers about 35.8 square km, even larger than the area of Macao Special Administrative Region in south China.
The cross-provincial zone focuses on a natural and ecological layout with a combination of
