City connector bridge. Future Community Center by y.ad studio
07/12/2023.
[Xikou] China
metalocus, CRISTINA RODRÍGUEZ
metalocus, CRISTINA RODRÍGUEZ
Shanghai-based studio y.ad studio has built the Rural Future Community of Xikou to transform a residential neighborhood for pyrite workers into a rural future community in Xikou City, northeastern Zhejiang province, northeast of China.
The project is located in a vegetable field below street level and with an irregular shape. The land descends to the north and rises to the south, while the east and west sides are retaining walls. For this reason, access is located in the lowest area that faces the main road.
The project is located in a vegetable field below street level and with an irregular shape. The land descends to the north and rises to the south, while the east and west sides are retaining walls. For this reason, access is located in the lowest area that faces the main road.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Site plan. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
-2 floor plan. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
-1 floor plan. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
Ground floor plan. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
Roof floor plan. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
Elevations. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
Elevations. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
Uses diagram. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
Sketch. Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
The y.ad studio Future Community Center offers a wide range of facilities and services such as children's play areas, climbing walls, self-service kiosks, senior learning areas, healthcare facilities, a conference room, a yoga room, and different meeting and leisure areas.
The ground floor was raised to meet the road that passes through the upper area, turning the building into a "bridge" that connects the community's communication routes. The elevation is done using piles and the front yard is left as a parking lot. To facilitate circulation, various stairs and corridors, both exterior and semi-exterior, were incorporated.
The ground floor was raised to meet the road that passes through the upper area, turning the building into a "bridge" that connects the community's communication routes. The elevation is done using piles and the front yard is left as a parking lot. To facilitate circulation, various stairs and corridors, both exterior and semi-exterior, were incorporated.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio. Photograph by SCHRAN.
Project description by y.ad studio
Shanghai-based y.ad studio has engaged in the construction of the Rural Future Community of Xikou, a renewal project that transforms a residential quarter for pyrite workers built over 60 years ago into a vibrant rural future community with a distinct local identity of Xikou Town. The Future Community Center, the only newly constructed building in this community, marks the completion of the entire rural renew project.
The project site is nestled within a sunken vegetable field, with an irregular shape. The land slopes gently towards the north and rises gradually towards the south. The east and west sides are stone retaining walls shaded by lush green trees.
The entire site is situated at a lower elevation compared to the surrounding road, creating a distinctive elevation difference. Access to the site is available by walking downwards from the east road. Flanked by residential areas on both the east and west sides, the site faces an urban main road to the north, isolated by a noticeable elevation difference. The south side of the site faces the community's primary road, ensuring that the community center will serve as a captivating visual centerpiece for the community upon its completion.
During the planning phase, the site was envisioned as a future community hub with the primary goal of creating a versatile public space that caters to individuals of all ages and serves various purposes through space and architectural design, striving to embody the vision of a future community that prioritizes sharing, automation, smart technology, sustainability, and a strong sense of neighborhood.
Future Community Center by y.ad studio.
The building offers a diverse range of facilities and amenities including the Party-mass service center, indoor and outdoor play areas for children, climbing walls, a designated space for housewives, self-service kiosks, a dedicated learning area for senior citizens, healthcare facilities, a lectures hall and yoga room for knowledge sharing and wellness activities, as well as public gathering and leisure areas.
To address the lower position of the site, the building was elevated by raising the ground floor to match the height of the east-west road. This elevation made the community center a "bridge" that connects the circulation routes of the east and west communities, previously separated by varying elevations. The stilt floor and front yard of the building accommodated a children's sand pool and a public gathering and entertainment space, providing a leisure area for the community to enjoy.
Furthermore, the vacant space in the front yard was repurposed as a parking area to alleviate some of the parking demand. Based on functional needs, the elevated building blocks were strategically dispersed through organic juxtaposition and combination. Various functional spaces were interconnected through a series of outdoor and semi-outdoor corridors. Vertical stairs and steps were incorporated to facilitate movement between the upper and lower spaces.
The intention behind this design approach was to utilize the building as a medium for connecting the circulation routes and establishing connections between the community and the site. By reducing the separation between the two communities and eliminating the inconveniences caused by the original elevation difference, a multi-level connective space was achieved.
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Architects
y.ad studio. Lead architect.- Yan Yang.
Project team
Wu Kejia, Gao Chengkai.
Collaborators
Architectural design collaborator.- Shanghai Times Architecture Design Co., Ltd.
Client
Xband.
Developer
People's Government of Xikou Town, Longyou County.
Area
820.04 sqm.
Dates
Design phase.- March 2020 - June 2020.
Construction phase.- March 2021 - July 2023.
Construction phase.- March 2021 - July 2023.
Location
Huangnishan Community, Xikou Town, Longyou County, Quzhou City, China.
Photography
Yan Yang. y.ad studio
Y.ad studio is a Shanghai-based architectural studio founded by Yan Yang in 2017. The studio focuses on space and site planning, urban renewal, architectural design and space design. It works in a variety of fields, especially in urban renewal, commercial building transformation, cultural exhibitions, culture, tourism, real estate, integrated parks, restaurants, hotels, shops and rural construction.
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