Haikou Wuyuanhe Cultural and Sports Park is a new landmark in Haikou, the coastal capital of Hainan. At its center, the Wuyuanhe Stadium, designed by gmp architects in the form of a crescent, anchors the park as the island’s first large-scale sports venue, with over 41,000 seats and a design that maximizes views of the South China Sea, natural shading, and ventilation.
The landscape design complements the stadium’s bold form, establishing a unified setting through curved landforms. Berms soften the impact of surrounding traffic, while a continuous palm-lined signature road defines the site’s perimeter. Within this framework, a series of circular mosaic gardens—inspired by the five essential local elements and echoing the Olympic Rings—add vibrant color and symbolic meaning. Large native canopy trees are thoughtfully placed within these colorful rings to provide ample shade, seasonal color, and textural variation, further reinforcing the park’s identity as a cultural and athletic destination.
At the northwest corner, a dramatic entry plaza is distinguished from the other three entrances by a grand staircase. This gesture connects the upper stadium deck to the ground plane, while shaping a flexible public plaza at the city’s edge. Integrated seating terraces, lawn slopes, and accessible ramps make the landform an inclusive, adaptable gathering space for everyday use and competition days.
Together, the stadium and landscape form a cohesive sports and cultural hub that not only supports national competitions and training but also strengthens Haikou’s new district.
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