{"id":40370,"date":"2025-07-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=40370"},"modified":"2025-07-10T06:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T06:31:11","slug":"interview-tongtong-zhang-nyad-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-tongtong-zhang-nyad-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongtong Zhang Talks About Cultivating Green Spaces in a Fast-Changing World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tongtong Zhang is a landscape architect committed to blending aesthetics with environmental and social responsibility, using design to bring beauty and greenery into urban spaces. Her work spans global projects and reflects a personal passion for exploring new geographies, connecting with local cultures, and creating meaningful landscapes rooted in community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tongtong Zhang Q1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I was introduced to the NY Architectural Design Awards through a friend who had previously won, and that initially sparked our interest. What truly drew me in, though, was the award&#8217;s global reach and its commitment to celebrating innovation across a wide spectrum of design disciplines. Not just architecture, but also landscape, interior, and product design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It stood out as a platform that brings diverse creative voices together and recognizes work that pushes boundaries. Submitting my projects felt like a natural fit given the interdisciplinary nature of our design. Receiving this recognition is incredibly meaningful to me, not only as a professional milestone but also as a strong affirmation of the direction we\u2019re heading creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Where Time Lingers&#8221; rethinks conventional cultural tourism by promoting a slower, more contemplative approach. This concept encourages visitors to deeply engage with the spirit of a place\u2014referred to as a \u201cfield\u201d,\u2014through extended, mindful presence. This proposal invites you to spend one day like the ancient Greeks once did in the ruins of Kayak\u00f6y.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Oceanic City-states&#8221; is a conceptual design proposal to transform decommissioned offshore oil rigs into sustainable offshore cities. Each converted oil rig would serve as a micro-community housing essential urban functions. The Oceanic City-States aim to create zero-energy, zero-pollution communities that address current and future human habitat challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Iridescent Exploration&#8221; presents a forward-looking vision for the transformation of Lungomare\u2019s waterfront area, focusing on uncovering its hidden gems, creating curated paths through different regions. And providing diverse experiences with iconic designs while respecting the essence of the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the vision is the protection and revitalization of the sand dune ecosystems and estuarine wetlands, which form the ecological backbone of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My journey into landscape architecture has deep personal roots. My grandfather was an architect, and his passion for the field left a lasting impression on me. From a young age, I was also drawn to the natural world, particularly plants. And ecosystems, which sparked a growing interest in how the built environment interacts with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in a major urban center during an era of increasing climate instability has only deepened my awareness of environmental challenges. These experiences led me to landscape architecture. A field I see as uniquely positioned to address both human needs and ecological responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers the ability to design spaces that are not only beautiful and functional but also resilient and sustainable. For me, it\u2019s a way to create environments that support daily life while responding thoughtfully. To the urgent demands of our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nyarchitectureawards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\">here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/innovationwind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link external\"><i class=\"icon-instagram\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wind-innovation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><i class=\"icon-globe-line\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tongtong Zhang is a landscape architect committed to blending aesthetics with environmental and social responsibility, using design to bring beauty and greenery into urban spaces. 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