Vertical biophilia ensures user wellbeing at this urban community centre in Jiaxing

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Design
Blue Architecture Studio
Floor Area
7,000 sq-m
The community centre in Jiaxing, China, takes an unconventional approach by dedicating half of its footprint to outdoor and planted space.
Key features
Located in Nanhu District, Jiaxing
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