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Safdie Architects and Kerry Properties have announced the completion of the second phase of Habitat Qinhuangdao, a large-scale residential project located along the Bohai Sea in Qinhuangdao, China, approximately 200 miles east of Beijing. The development, inspired by the principles of Moshe Safdies iconic Habitat 67, now houses over 1,800 residential units across more than 40 acres of landscaped grounds.Image credit: Shao Feng, courtesy of Safdie Architects.Image credit: Shao Feng, courtesy of Safdie Architects.The project doubles the size of its initial phase, completed in 2016, creating a high-density urban neighborhood that prioritizes access to daylight, natural ventilation, and green spaces. Organized into a series of 16-story stacked and staggered residential blocks, the design features private terraces, balconies, and solariums. Skybridges at the 18th and 33rd floors connect the buildings, offering community amenities such as gardens and pool areas with views of the sea and...