Urban Greenscape

Building beyond the trees. Cerulean Tower - Shibuya, Tokyo

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:16:21 +0900

Building beyond the trees.

Cerulean Tower - Shibuya, Tokyo

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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:24:05 +0900

Shinagawa East

Shinagawa ast

Shinagawa East - Tokyo, Japan

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:22:25 +0900

Shinagawa East - Tokyo, Japan

Shanghai pedestrian greenscape. The Lujlazul Pedestrian Bridge...

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:35:22 +0900

Shanghai pedestrian greenscape.

The Lujlazul Pedestrian Bridge in Shanghai’s newest financial district is an elevated walkway meant to safely move people from business districts to shopping centers!

Photographer Viktor Lakics scored an amazing view from the deck of the Oriental Pearl Tower!

Little greenscape on the side of a concrete canal. Shibuya,...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:20:10 +0900

Little greenscape on the side of a concrete canal.

Shibuya, Tokyo

One of Tokyo’s largest inner city greenscapes lies between...

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 09:43:00 +0900

Gaien Higashi Dori

Tokyo Skyline with Trees

Gaien Higashi Dori Intersection

One of Tokyo’s largest inner city greenscapes lies between Shinanomachi station and Aoyama Itchome station.

Starting from the green wall at Shinanomachi station, the walk down Gaien Higashi dori towards Aoyama Itchome quickly takes you a way from the hustle and bustle of life in the big city.

Green walls come to Tokyo! Shinanomachi Station in Shinjuku-ku,...

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:56:54 +0900

Green walls come to Tokyo!

Shinanomachi Station in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo features one of Tokyo’s latest green walls.

In collaboration with the Eco Green & Design (EGD) Association, the project was lead by OKUJU Space Creator.

Green Walls Create New Urban Jungles

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:11:00 +0900

Green Walls Create New Urban Jungles:

Vertical gardens, or ‘green walls’, are cropping up all over cities these days, transforming drab urban facades into vibrant jungles of color.

Hibiya Park in downtown Tokyo.

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:40:32 +0900

Hibiya Park in downtown Tokyo.

Lunch spot Shibuya.

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:06:58 +0900

Lunch spot Shibuya.

Toritsu Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:17:26 +0900

Toritsu Daigaku, Tokyo, Japan

In a city with endless greenery, Mount Faber Park in Singapore...

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:19:18 +0900

Mount Faber Park Singapore

Mount Faber Park Singapore

Mount Faber Park Singapore

Mount Faber Park Singapore

Mount Faber Park Singapore

Mount Faber Park Singapore

Mount Faber Park Singapore

In a city with endless greenery, Mount Faber Park in Singapore was the first destination on our SE Asia Greenscape Tour. Park of the South Ridges park system which stretches for 9 kilometers, this is definitely a fantastic start to the trip!

A short ride on the MRT NE line to Harbor Front station and I popped out to nothing but greenery in front of me. We’re off to a good start here, I thought to myself.

With a mango shake in hand, I set off through the jungle. I’m just a few hours from arriving at Changi airport from Tokyo and now surrounded by tropical jungle with urbanism growing all around me.

So, off I go!

Making my way up the path, giant leaves greet me along my way. The sound of nature is all around, yet the faint sound of the city hums in the background.

By the time I reach the top of the trail, I’m pouring with sweat from the humid, tropical air.

Walking along the road atop the ridge, views of downtown Singapore framed in greenery abound. You truly feel as though you are in a city within a garden.

A stop by the Faber Hill Bistro for a cold drink and a light snack is a great place to take in the view.

After a refreshing drink at the bistro, a bit further along the path is the Henderson Waves, a 274 meter long pedestrian bridge stretching 36 meters above Henderson Road below. This impressive architectural structure is one of the most unique features in the park.

Beyond the waves is Telok Blangah Hill Park.

More so than Mount Faber Park, this park seems to be more catered towards fitness enthusiasts. Many joggers and work-out areas throughout the park (forest) make for an ideal place to take in some greenery and get the blood moving.

As the day comes to an end, I find myself utterly amazed already within the first 8 hours of being in Singapore, just how much greenery is here.

Beyond just the usual highlights of Orchard Road, Clark Quay, and Marina Bay, take some time to spend at least half a day at the South Ridges and Mount Faber Park. Already one of my favorite urban greenscapes.

Check out the full gallery of photos from Mount Faber Park on our Facebook page.

Near my office. The street is amazing in April during the cherry...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 01:29:42 +0900

Near my office. The street is amazing in April during the cherry blossom season.

TEK Building Brings Unique Open Space Design to Taipei

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:58:56 +0900

TEK Building Brings Unique Open Space Design to Taipei:

And just when you think you’ve seen it all, TEK Building comes in to play!

Best Urban Beachscapes!

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:31:00 +0900

Best Urban Beachscapes!:

Get the best of both worlds where skyscrapers and hot pavement give way to patches of sand and beautiful people.

Welcome home! Green House - Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:38:45 +0900

Welcome home!

Green House - Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:37:28 +0900

Green House - Yakumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Top 10 U.S. Cities With Quality Urban Greenscapes

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:39:45 +0900

Top 10 U.S. Cities With Quality Urban Greenscapes

Tokyo Green Leaf Building

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:19:19 +0900

In a concrete jungle such as Tokyo, any greenery is always welcome. The ‘green leaf building’ (as I named it) just outside of Shinagawa Seaside station was once of those “Nice!” moments on a Sunday stroll.

Just as China as awesome mops, Japan has quite a collection of leaf covered buildings to please any urban greenscape connoisseur.

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Sun, 06 May 2012 22:46:00 +0900

Tokyo Leaf Building

Tokyo Leaf Building