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Wuxi Xinfang Experimental Middle School / c+d Design Center

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Xinfang Experimental Middle School is located on Xinguang Road in Xinwu District, Wuxi, with Chunyang Experimental Primary School on the west and the river on the east. The conceptual design of this project was completed during Shanghai's lockdown period in 2022, and after two years' of deepening design and construction, this project was successfully opened in September of this year.

Nine-Square Pavilion / Atelier FCJZ

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Morphing Pavilion by the Tai Lake
The Nine-Square Pavilion is situated within the Bogongdao Ecological Park of Wuxi City. The plot is adjacent to Qinyin Bridge, with an open view on the east side; a bamboo grove on the west; and only ten meters away from Li Lake, an inner lake of Tai Lake, on the south side, boasting exceptional sceneries. The function of the project is a tea house. Our initial concept involves a glass pavilion with some interior spaces that embraces the surrounding landscape conditions.

BMW Center / Atelier FCJZ

Andreas Luco — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Commercial and Cultural Architecture. The BMW Center is a 4S dealership housed in a singular volume. This design proposal pays homage to the architectural heritage of Jiangnan by having an inner courtyard at its core, similar to those found in the vernacular houses in the region. Encircled by a staircase leading to the rooftop, this courtyard allows clients to admire its landscape while exploring the cars displayed inside. The facades of the building, both external and internal, boast white terracotta bricks, an interpretation of traditional materials, while white is the trademark color of the BMW dealership as well.

Yangming Experimental School / MINAX Architects

Valeria Silva — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Recognizing Liangxi as a " city central district " grappling with insufficient school facilities, the government aimed to optimize the distribution of educational resources. The overarching goal was to establish genuinely outstanding schools that are easily accessible to the local community.As a 9-Year Schools featuring 36 primary school classes and 18 secondary school classes, the challenge extended beyond meeting standard per capita land use requirements.

Chang’an Plaza Citizen Service Station / Greyspace Architects

Valeria Silva — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chang'an Citizen Plaza is located in Chang'an Street, Huishan District, Wuxi City. It is surrounded by Chunhui Road, Yingxin Road, Changning Road, and Huiji Road. It is the core place serving the residents in the surrounding communities. Residents rest, walk, or play chess during the day, dance, or chat at night. The service station project originated from the overall renovation and upgrading project of the square that began in 2022, to provide convenient services such as public toilets and rest areas for the renovated and upgraded square.

Canal Hub 1958 / Shenzhen Huahui Design

Andreas Luco — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Imprint of History. The Canal Hub 1958 project is situated on the former site of the Wuxi Iron and Steel Plant, located along the ancient canal. The historical district along the ancient canal has a rich history, carrying the legacy of Wuxi's early settlers who lived by the river, established the city along the water, and relied on the river for their livelihoods. It has nurtured distinctive features such as the Turtleback City and the Qingming Bridge Water Alleys, representing the unique culture of the Jiangnan Canal Water Town. The predecessor of the steel plant was the Wuxi Local State-owned Iron and Steel United Company, founded in 1958, and it has always been a pivotal industrial landmark enterprise in Wuxi. This place carries important memories of the city's development and records the struggles and dreams of a generation. As the bustling scenes of the past have faded away, today, the steel plant stands silently in a corner of the city. Within the site, several remaining factory structures have become a kind of monumental relic, juxtaposed against the grand structures and densely clustered old buildings along the ancient canal. On the other side of the city road, a new high-rise urban community has emerged. Given such a site with multiple interfaces, various scales, and a mix of cultures, the challenge lies in how to revitalize and regenerate an industrial relic into a vibrant urban area with a focus on culture, commerce, and tourism, serving as its core. After assessment, it has been determined that two factory buildings within the redline boundary have a relatively complete and valuable historical significance for preservation. Among them, the exterior of Factory Building No. 1, with its red brick walls and distinctive pattern of perforated bricks, showcases unique architectural features. Meanwhile, Factory Building No. 3, spanning over 200 meters and occupying a significant portion of the site, stands as a dominant presence. Beyond the strong order created by the continuous columns and roof trusses, the horizontal prefabricated sunshades made of exposed concrete exhibit a sense of strength and rhythm while embodying industrial aesthetics, reflecting the design and construction standards of the era.