The project aims to construct a new city combining CBD with a destination for innovation.

Concept of this scheme comes from the cultural element of nanjing an- cient city: courtyard + bridge. Aiming on the idea of 1. International ex- change train, 2. Smart business platform in Nanjing, 3. Business catalyst integrated with Jianbei CBD and 4. Innovative town centre enhancing ECO lifestyle, the corresponding building principles are

1.Building self-contained parcels to achieve a sustainable and livable com- munity

2.Planning vertical transit and green platform to connect open spaces, courtyard and sunken plazas across the site

3.Focusing horizontal and vertical axis to create three gateways