Urban Forest Chonqing

Urban Forest is a high-rise tower for Chongqing, China’s youngest megacity. The project challenges conventional ideas of sustainability by reintroducing nature into dense urban environments, aiming to restore a sense of emotional connection to the natural world.
Inspired by Chongqing’s mountainous terrain and traditional Chinese philosophy, the tower mimics layered hillsides. Its staggered floors host sky gardens, open terraces, and green patios, creating multidimensional spaces for gathering, rest, and reflection. Instead of focusing on vertical power or high-tech systems, the design emphasizes harmony between people, architecture, and nature.

The building appears to dissolve into its environment, shaped by wind, light, and air. Its form breaks from the rigid verticality of traditional towers, offering a softer, more organic presence within the city.