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Nestled beside Huanxiu Lake in Suzhou, Larimar Center is endowed with exceptional natural landscapes. The design responds to the sophisticated tastes of a high-end clientele, drawing inspiration from Suzhou鈥檚 unique character鈥攁 harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, where the solidity of stone meets the fluidity of water. This project creates an intimate luxury landscape that merges local cultural heritage with the ambiance of an international resort. It translates the subtle elegance and timeless charm of Jiangnan water towns into a spatial narrative, forming a cultural geometry through landscape design.



Although compact in scale, the project embraces 鈥渞efinement and diversity鈥� as its core principle. A central guiding system, formed by landscape corridors, facilitates a smooth transition from the urban public realm into the building鈥檚 exhibition hall. These corridors merge seamlessly with the building鈥檚 transitional zones, establishing a borderless, transparent interface that enhances the sense of a relaxed urban retreat. The design adopts the classical Suzhou garden concept of 鈥渟cenes changing with every step,鈥� ensuring that each turn reveals a new visual experience and infusing the space with a sense of discovery.



The entrance forecourt sets a tone of calm and order through warm-toned travertine feature walls and slatted wood grilles, conveying understated elegance. Inside, a courtyard centered on a water feature forms the project鈥檚 landscape heart. The water system radiates outward, linking various functional zones鈥攔aised platforms, sunken seating, terraces, and corridors鈥攊nto a fluid and cohesive sensory journey.



Materiality further enriches the experience: warm hues establish a gentle foundation, while layered timber screens introduce depth and a resort-like character reminiscent of Southeast Asia and Singapore. At the pool鈥檚 base, luxurious blue stone echoes the natural texture of larimar鈥攁 subtle nod to the project鈥檚 name. These premium materials impart a quiet luxury, striking a refined balance between aesthetic appeal and functional design in a contemporary landscape of distinction.