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A Reborn Scenic Field Above Waves / TJAD Original Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Situated in the urban core section, the project is located along the southern bank of the Jiaojiang River, to the west of the Taizhou Bay estuary. It is adjacent to the Jiaojiang Bridge, the Submarine Sightseeing Base, and Hehe Avenue.Jiaojiang's riverfront development coincides with the phase-out of industrial activities on both banks. Brownfield waterfront areas are undergoing comprehensive greening and transformation into livable spaces. Taking advantage of the opportunity to upgrade the seawall, the design transforms existing structures and spaces to foster a symbiotic relationship between public areas and the seawall.The design imbues the previously detached hydraulic infrastructure with multiple functions, integrating it into the city's everyday life.

South Sanlin Station of Shanghai Airport Link / TJAD Original Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000

South Sanlin Station is located on the east side of the Huangpu River, in the outer ring ecological corridor, surrounded by natural landscapes and villages, and mainly serves ecological leisure functions. The design of the station is based on the concept of "Meandering In Forest", generating architectural forms from the environment and dissolving the boundary between subway construction and urban forest belts. The woodland and the site empower each other, shaping the life experience of meandering in the forest, and presenting a park-type site model with station-city integration.

Hangzhou Riverfront Public Space - the Yinxing Station & the Daqiao Station / TJAD Original Design Studio

July Shao — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000

The Yinxing Station and the Daqiao Station are located on the south bank of the Qiantang River. It's a part of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD.

Renovation of East Nanjing Road Sub-district Community Comprehensive Life Service Center / TJAD Original Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The project is situated in Shanghai's Huangpu District, marking the first facade on the south bank of the Suzhou River, facing the Sihang Warehouse across the river. It stands as one of the focal points in Shanghai's urban renewal initiative known as "One River, One Creek". Originally built in 1989, the structure served as the Shanghai Wireless Radio Instrument Factory. Following renovation, it has been transformed into the Nanjing East Road Street Community Service Center (Zero-Distance Homeland). In 2023, it was recognized as an outstanding case in Shanghai's "15-Minute Living Circle" award.

The Jianshi Station & the Tingyun Station / TJAD Original Design Studio

Andreas Luco — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Jianshi Station and the Tingyun Station are located on the south bank of the Qiantang River, on the north side of Wentao Road and on the northeast side of Fuxing Bridge. It’s part of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in the Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD. The Jianshi Station was renovated from the Holiday Garden restaurant. Based on the investigation of the site, we found that the roof truss and the facade of the building were dilapidated, and structural columns covered with stone appeared so thick. On the north side of the site located a garden with overgrown plants that concealed the rockery and even the main building. When we reached the top of the building, there was a wide view around us, and we wanted to share this unique perspective with more people.

926 Craftsman Museum / TJAD Original Design Studio

Andreas Luco — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

926 Craftsman Museum - The 926 Craftsman Museum and the 926 Park are located on the southeast side of the Qiantang River Bridge. They are adjacent to Wentao Road, where you can easily see the bridge and the river. It is a part of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in the Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD. The Qiantang River Bridge was completed and put into use on September 26, 1937. It is the first double-decker truss girder bridge across the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, a milestone in the history of Chinese bridges. It was presided over the design and construction by Mr. Mao Yisheng, a Chinese bridge expert and a founder of China's modern bridge industry. The Craftsman Spirit Attributes - To commemorate the completion day of the Qiantang River Bridge, September 26th was established as "926 Craftsmen's Day" in Hangzhou. So far, more than a hundred talents with superb skills have been recognized as "Hangzhou Craftsmen."

Library and School Gate of CAUC / TJAD Original Design Studio

Andreas Luco — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The New Library of CAUC (Civil Aviation University of China) is located in Ninghe District, Tianjin. It is the core building of the first phase of the new campus project, which is 23.7 meters high with a total construction area of 40000 square meters (including 26000 square meters above ground and 14000 square meters underground). The south gate of the campus adopts a concrete thin shell structure, forming a simple and clear image of the main entrance.

Hangzhou Riverfront Public Space -the Silk Bridge / TJAD Original Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The Silk Bridge is located on the south bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou's Binjiang District. It is a part of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD. Due to the Xiaoshan Shiplock, pedestrians and motor vehicles mixed in the narrow passage. It was a breakpoint in the waterfront space. The design of the silk bridge achieves the continuity of the sports track. The route originally needed to bypass the ship lock has now become a passage with a frontline view of the Qiantang River. Hence, the largest urban breakpoint in the waterfront public space of Binjiang District has been connected. It provides convenient transportation for citizens and serves as a platform for walking and sightseeing, enhancing the viewing and diversity of the landscape along the way.

Hangzhou Riverfront Public Space -the Fengyuan Station / TJAD Original Design Studio

Valeria Silva — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Located on the south bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou's Binjiang District, the Fengyuan Station is a three-dimensional children's paradise and a part of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD. The Renovation of Children's Paradise.To solve the problems of flat and monotonous cycling and running tracks, lack of connection between the hinterland and the riverside area, and limited service facilities, we have synchronously renovated the public space around the service station. The Fengyuan Station is the most unique service station. In the dense forest, we selected the original children's activity venue and designed it in conjunction with the new service station and landscape.

Hangzhou Riverfront Public Space - the Changting Station / TJAD Original Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

The Changting Station is located on the south bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou's Binjiang District. It is a part of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD.

Hangzhou Riverfront Public Space - Sanqiao Asian Games Park / TJAD Original Design Studio

Valeria Silva — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Sanqiao Asian Games Park is located on the south bank of the Qiantang River in Hangzhou's Binjiang District. The design aims to "build a new waterfront that combines urban, cultural, ecological, intelligent, local, and forward-looking characteristics." It is the advanced phase of the 12-kilometer waterfront public space renovation project in Binjiang District of Hangzhou, undertaken by the Original Design Studio of TJAD. This project is a key Hangzhou's Binjiang District initiative to welcome the Asian Games. It profoundly embodies the Asian Games preparation philosophy of 'hosting a good event and uplifting a city.' The design follows the overall planning concept of "orange-blue ribbon, super seawall, urban slice" — transitioning from "Asian Games" to "Asian Games+," connecting a 17.4-kilometer urban sports experience belt without walls; moving from "safety" to "safety+," constructing a super new seawall that combines multiple functions and various activities; transitioning from "every day" to " everyday+," creating a set of multi-themed urban slices that establish a connection between waterfront public spaces and the hinterland.

Lizhuang Museum of Cultural Preservation in World War ll / TJAD Original Design Studio

Valeria Silva — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

In the early morning of winter, the ancient town is always shrouded in mist. You can vaguely see the distant mountains on the other side of the Yangtze Rive. Lizhuang, as the cultural center during the Anti-Japanese War, gathered people with lofty ideals and cultural celebrities from all over the country. As the sun rises, the mist gradually lifts and a new day full of energy begins.

WENSHANDIESHUI Station of The XILI Lake Greenway / TJAD Original Design Studio

Collin Chen — Tue, 09 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The first sight. Approximately 3.5km in length, THE XILI LAKE GREENWAY (Phase I) in Shenzhen extends between the outer circle of the water source protection area and various urban sites. This project began with some attempt to amplify this linearly compressed space. The northern section of the greenway is already deep in the mountains. In the gap between the woodland boundary, the basic agricultural land, and the water source protection boundary, we found this site occupied by some haphazard work sheds. On the side of the site is the Yanqing Drain, a flood interceptor that has just been completed as well as a disused fish pond and a few broken fishing shelters. However, with the surrounding lychee forest and a distant view of Xili Lake and Yangtai Hill, the site itself has a valuable quality of being a place to immerse oneself in, and a place to introduce the natural scenery from the outside.

The Collage Community / TJAD Original Design Studio

Collin Chen — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000

The service station beside Suzhou RiverBridge is located on the first floor of the ceramic building at the corner of Guangfu Road, and Wuzhen Road. The ceramic building is the housing of Shanghai Ceramic Corporation, which was completed in 1990. The building's curved facade faces the corner, its horizontal lines are reinforced by long horizontal Windows, and its color-gradient painted exterior and its descending shape at the northeast corner make it stand out from the usual 20th-century residential buildings. The ground floor of the building used to be hardware, auto repair, etc., which is disconnected from the daily life of residents. Entrusted by the street, we build this place into a community post station integrating fitness, reading, community activities, and volunteer services.

The Transformation of the Former Qianshao Weaving Factory / TJAD Original Design Studio

Collin Chen — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

We first visited the site in an early winter afternoon. Driving through the neat sequoias on both sides of Qianshao Road, we can see the water tower hidden in the dense trees. Stepping into the factory, a group of quite large-scale sawtooth-shaped factory buildings on the north side of the site conveyed the grand story with the memory of the weaving factory, while the rest of the small dilapidated buildings were scattered among the overgrown greenery and faded into the environment. This iconic group of factory buildings and water towers were kept as a memory of the site, stripped from the environment.

Guangming Dongtanyuan Conference Center / TJAD Original Design Studio

Collin Chen — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000

The conference center is located in the northwest corner of the weaving factory. The original traces of the site are a group of small dilapidated buildings scattered among the overgrown greenery, which are naturally connected to the vast wheat fields on the north side under the cover of trees. In order to maintain the continuity of this site, we have integrated and reshaped the original buildings and spaces by using a single-story landscaping strategy. Based on the advantages of natural landscape conditions and the qualities of spatial extension, the building was initially designed as a characteristic art space and subsequently transformed into a conference center to meet the needs of a variety of activities as required by the overall functional planning of the park.

Shenzhen International Low-carbon City Convention and Exhibition Center / TJAD Original Design Studio

Collin Chen — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Shenzhen International Low-carbon City Convention and Exhibition Center is located in Longgang District, Shenzhen, China, adjacent to the ecological riparian of the Dingshan River. The three existing venues used to be the place for the first “Shenzhen International Low-Carbon City Forum” in 2013. In December of the same year after the renovation was completed, the “2021 Carbon Peak Carbon Neutral Forum and the 9th Shenzhen International Low-Carbon Forum” were held. The main bodies of the three venues (Low-carbon Exhibition Hall, Low-carbon Conference Hall, and Low-carbon Trading Hall) before transformation were steel frame structures. The venues were huge with monotonous and closed interior spaces. They were unable to meet the requirements of the conference for the organization of conference affairs and the display of low-carbon technology concepts. Under the constraints of the existing conditions, the design strategy of limited intervention is adapted to open the closed external interface, dissolve the huge scale of the venue itself, and connect it with the natural ecological shoreline of Dingshan River by softening and remodeling the site. Taking the Hall of Breathing, the Corridor of Vitality, the Boxes of Ecology, and the Hills of Growth as the overall planning structure, we will create a "low-carbon city" where we can breathe freely, grow naturally in the environment, and truly integrate green into daily life".

Pavilion in the Woods / TJAD Original Design Studio

Collin Chen — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pavilion In The Woods is a part of the Maozhou River Greenlane project, located on the north bank of the river in Baoan District, Shenzhen. The pavilion is sited in the open landscape on its East and West, Yangyong Road on its North, and the Maozhou River on the South.