Aerial view of a modern civic center with brick buildings, green roofs, an urban square, a stage, and a lake, surrounded by trees and a distant cityscape.

"Design a rectangular civic center featuring a two-level urban square and a large lake at its heart. The upper level of the square serves as a place for gatherings and urban activities, while the lower level interacts with the lake. In some areas, the square descends to the lower level, forming a stage beside the lake for events like performing arts. Surrounding these elements is a central park that blends and merges with both the square and the lake in certain zones. Along the two long sides of the site, there are water channels with stepped pedestrian pathways leading down to the water. In the distant background, tall skyscrapers are visible." See more