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Architects: Atelier Z+, YeArch Studio
- Year: 2023
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Lead Architect: ZHANG Bin / Atelier Z+
Text description provided by the architects. Service Stations of Changning Outer-Ring Ecological Park Belt extends 100m from the west side of the Outer-Ring Expressway to the east side of the Outer-Ring Western River. It spans from the northern point at the Suzhou Creek to the southern connection with Hongqiao Avenue. The park belt boasts a total green-way length of approximately 6.25 kilometers. The park was transformed from The protection forest of the Outer-Ring Greenbelt, which was initially built in 1995. We integrate the refurbishment and updating of village houses built by villagers themselves during the 1970s to 1980s, identified in the investigation as having served as maintenance gang houses and flood control warehouses, with the functions of service stations.This adaptive and context-specific approach, which uncovers the latent spatial potential, demonstrates respect for the historical value of the Outer-Ring Greenbelt and minimizes disruption to the built environment. It effectively addresses the principles of ecological sustainability.
