Urban Design of Hefei Science Town (South Park)

Hefei / PRC

The Scientist Town (South Park) draws inspiration from world-leading institutions, blending lush nature with human‑scaled, vibrant public spaces. As a key support hub for Hefei’s Future Great Science City, it integrates technology incubation, commercial amenities, and international residences into a garden‑like research community that fosters both innovation and quality living.

Three core strategies define its vision’

  • Ecological Network as Foundation – Optimising waterways and green corridors to create a harmonious human‑nature coexistence.
  • Optimised Functional Layout – Placing a central park at the heart, with commercial facilities to the west and a quiet Scientists’ Club to the east, forming a balanced live‑work‑play ecosystem.
  • Vibrant Central Core – Dual eastern and western hubs converging into a pedestrian‑friendly ‘Town Heart’ that encourages interaction and inspiration.

More than a workplace, this is a garden oasis – a magnet for global talent and a collaborative hub. Rooted in Hefei’s rich innovation ecosystem, it blends local heritage with China’s scientific ambition, witnessing and powering the rise of a world‑class science city.

Completion Year
On-going
Gross Area of the Entire Development
1,650,000 sq m