GFA: 900 ㎡ (After renovation)
Time of Design: 2020
Time of Completion: 2021
Design Phases: Architectural Schematic Design, Construction Drawings (including architectural design, interior design, etc.)
Awards: The 12th International Space Design Award Idea-Tops Cultural Architecture Design·China Top 50
Be selected as second-batched quality industrial travelling destination in Guangdong Province
Selected as one of the 2022 Most Beautiful New Public Cultural Spaces in Guangdong Province
Be selected as 2021 "Architecture China" Yearbook
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Architecture Technique
IAM
Position
Archrace
Arch-Action
OCT Harbour
After explosive growth of urbanization in the past three decades, Chinese cities are facing some new problems, such as excessive existing building stock. The per capita housing area in China has reached 50 square metres, which is on a par with or even beyond that of developed countries. However, high-density and fast-pace urban development has brought about a series of problems, including cities being filled up, the lack of public space, encroachment on nature by over construction, etc. This unconventional renovation project was executed in such context. In view of the ecologically sensitive riverbank site, we reduced the existing architectural volume, recreated the micro ecological environment on the riverbank and activated riverside public space. Through various design strategies, including demolishing architectural structures to return green land, creating a lattice garden and an open floor, we designed a total of 915 square metres of open space and green environment, which base covers only 74% of the site’s area. Those released spaces, together with the riverbank, form a public destination with ecological and humanistic values. After renovation, the buildings fully blend into the natural surroundings, inviting visitors to pass, stay and tour around with a friendly gesture.