We decided to name the intervention area as “The Green Quarter” (GQ) aiming to apply sustainable planning and constructing methods. The Green Quarter is planned to have a central boulevard full with public buildings for social, cultural and commercial activities. This boulevard is a successful community space for the usage of the residents of the area.

Since the area is surrounded by two rivers, we highlighted them by adding another channel passing in the middle of the boulevard, meanwhile, the quarter is full of trees, vegetation and other green areas. All these contribute on improving the air quality, thus providing a better environment for the citizens.

Design of the residential buildings derives from the architecture, symbolism and the way people live in Ger areas. Since their construction is based on specific guidelines and spiritual beliefs, we extracted the philosophy and symbols they use in order to generate our concept. Among these Mongolian symbols are alkhan khee (unending strength and constant movement), khorlo toono (the cosmic order), and five elements of the cosmos (fire, water, earth, metal and wood), bringing strength and protection to the people.