Chapman Taylor's masterplan concept for Zhongyuan Medical Science City in China

Zhongyuan Medical Science City is a transformative 5,070-hectare development in Zhengzhou, China, which is set to become a flagship international centre for medical innovation and a vital hub along the Silk Road trade route. Commissioned by the Administration Committee of Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone, the design reimagines healthcare-led urbanism at a city district scale.

The masterplan positions the Medical Science City as a beacon of innovation and health, integrating advanced medical industries, sustainable living, and cutting-edge infrastructure in a strategically connected location.

The design strategy has four strategic building blocks. Strategy One: Is to create a Medical Innovation Axis—a high-energy corridor that merges pharmaceutical research with airport-linked leisure and exchange zones. This intersection fosters global medical collaboration and dynamic knowledge-sharing.

Strategy Two: Is to create a Central Plains in Jiuzhou which is to create nine specialist zones that balance industry and lifestyle, supporting high-quality production environments alongside vibrant urban living.

Strategy Three: Is to create an Eco-Centred Development which will redefine the city’s relationship with nature, preserving a scenic 10km stretch through a blue-green network of forests, waterways, and wetlands.

Finally, Strategy Four: Sustainable Wisdom focuses on delivering essential public services—healthcare, education, sport, and social welfare—through six life service circles.

Our design concept for Zhongyuan Medical Science City sets a bold precedent for the future of health-focused urban development, combining innovation, ecology, and human-centric design in one visionary plan.