Crystal Laputa is a vertical community located in Chengdu that aims to redefine the standards of modern high-rise dwelling by restoring the inhabitants? connection to the environment and to each other.Through a series of sky parks, land bridges and waterways, Crystal Laputa establishes a multi-dimensional system for residents rooted in the ecological features of the project?s lake and green spaces.

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Architects: 5+design

Location: Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Area: 731946.0 ft2

Project Year: 2017

Client: Chengdu Wide Horizon Real Estate Development

Site Area: 484,376 square feet

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Text description provided by the architects. Crystal Laputa is a vertical community located in Chengdu that aims to redefine the standards of modern high-rise dwelling by restoring the inhabitants? connection to the environment and to each other. Through a series of sky parks, land bridges and waterways, Crystal Laputa establishes a multi-dimensional system for residents rooted in the ecological features of the project?s lake and green spaces.

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Master Plan

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The 150,000 square meter project consists of two high-rise towers and one mid-rise building, nestled in in a park-like setting along the water?s edge.
Each unit features a personal garden and casita positioned between the elevator core and unit...