DESIGN NAME: Renewal of Lu Xun's Hometown
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Historical and Cultural Block
INSPIRATION: The design is inspired by the texture of the traditional Chinese waterfront towns and cities. It restores the traditional scenes by restoring waterways for black awning boats, historical streets and alleys, bridges and old names of places. These restored architectures will retell the stories based on novels written by Lu Xun.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Lu Xun, known as Mark Twain of China, was a great humanitarian writer advocating intellectual liberation and spiritual freedom. The renewal of his hometown not only refines the design of spaces, but also cares the interests of multiple groups, ensures social equity and preserves the local lifestyle.
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PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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TAGS: Former residences of famous people, historical and cultural preservation, renewal of traditional communities, famous tourist attractions
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: We had made research on local history through books, archives and interviews with local scholars. We had negotiated with local people on issues include economic interests and social services to protect their best interests and improve their life quality. Ultimately, we have proposed a win-win solution for all parties.
CHALLENGE: The design focuses on the contradiction between historical, cultural preservation and modern urban development. It proposed a scheme that meets with many legal and regulatory requirements on height, material, color and form, and comprehensively solves the issues of safety, fire protection and traffic.
ADDED DATE: 2022-06-29 11:34:07
TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Project Leader: Sang Wanchen, Shi Tuo, Chief Planners: Liu Manyun and Planners: Yang Huiying, Wu Xiajing, Fang Junhang,Xu Jianwei,Wang Jiwu, Xu Juemin, Xu Guofeng, Yin Zhengwei, Chen Jun
IMAGE CREDITS: Copyright: ZUP
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