Revitalizing industrial architecture. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
28/04/2021.
[Wuhan] China
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The Wuhan SUNAC 1890 project has been designed by the Lacime Architects studio and is located on Quintai Avenue, in the Hanyang district, in Wuhan, China, near the Hanshui River to the south, and the Moshui and Longyang lakes to the north of its location, in the area where the old Hanyang Iron Works factory was located.
Currently, Hanyang Iron Works does not provide service and its facilities are in good condition, so the project begins with the rehabilitation of the industrial sites on the south side of this area, surrounded by Quintai Avenue to the north and the Zhang Zhidong Museum to the west.
Currently, Hanyang Iron Works does not provide service and its facilities are in good condition, so the project begins with the rehabilitation of the industrial sites on the south side of this area, surrounded by Quintai Avenue to the north and the Zhang Zhidong Museum to the west.
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects. Photograph by Inter mountain
Site plan. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Site plan. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
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Construction details. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
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Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction process. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Site plan. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Site plan. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
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Previous state. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Previous state. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Previous state. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Previous state. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
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Construction. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
Construction. Wuhan SUNAC 1890 by Lacime Architects
The Lacime Architects studio has designed Wuhan SUNAC 1890 through the rehabilitation of the Hanyang Iron Works factory, specifically two of its buildings, an oxygen production workshop, and an oxygen charging station, each with a level of protection due to its different materials, components, and characteristics.
Each building is proposed differently but between the two they create a new architectural volume full of vitality and fully accessible to the public, drawing their attention through a familiar composition that connects these new spaces with the old buildings in the area.
Each building is proposed differently but between the two they create a new architectural volume full of vitality and fully accessible to the public, drawing their attention through a familiar composition that connects these new spaces with the old buildings in the area.
Description of project by Lacime Architects
Wuhan SUNAC 1890
Wuhan Hanyang Iron Works was founded by Zhang Zhidong in 1890, being the first and largest iron and steel gathering place in China’s modern history. After the founding of People’s Republic of China, Hanyang Iron Works was rebuilt on the site of the original Hanyang Gunpowder Factory. Wuhan Hanyang Iron Works moved to another place in 2007. Today, the original Hanyang Iron Works site has ceased production activities, but in the factory area, the workshop buildings built in the 1950s and the remaining machines are in good condition. Different times have left indelible marks on the land of this factory area. Therefore, the protection and reuse of industrial sites in the factory area is an important practical carrier to show the national industry development and modern industrial culture elements of Wuhan city.
The pilot area of national industrial heritage site renovation of Hanyang Iron Works is located on the south side of the factory, with Qintai Avenue to the north and Zhang Zhidong Museum designed by Libeskind to the west. There are two workshop buildings, oxygen production workshop and oxygen charging station in this area. Due to the different functions of the two buildings, the volume, materials, preservation state and protection level are different. The oxygen generating plant is classified as a Grade II industrial site, and the oxygen charging station as a Grade III industrial site.
Based on several field investigations and actual mapping of the positioning of old workshop buildings and preserved trees, the design demolished all the buildings with no preservation value in the front field. Trees with a diameter of more than 50cm in the site have been preserved in situ, and trees with a diameter less than 50cm were transplanted somewhere nearby. The chimneys in the site have also been completely preserved.
The oxygen charging station, which is classified as a Grade III listed building, is near the Qintai Avenue. Due to the ambiguous character of the facade and the low level of protection, the design has adopted the method of remodeling the facade, while the internal structure has been selectively preserved. The Grade II oxygen generating plant is a two-story brick-concrete structure building with two-story side rooms in the north, and the side rooms are with varying heights. The facade is mainly red bricks with square windows, and the ring beams and columns are leveled with cement mortar. The facade is well preserved. The design scheme has adopted the measure of finishing and preserving, and the damaged parts of the red brick exterior walls have been repaired. A new floating corridor has been built between the two workshop buildings. Preserved trees are enclosed in an internal courtyard.
By adopting different levels of preservation and transformation to workshop buildings with different grades, the two buildings create a new architectural space form. The brand new and grand building form is located on one side of Qintai Avenue, with the open front yard providing a good display area. After entering the inner courtyard, one can see the well preserved Grade II protected building, and side rooms with different height have been technically restored to form a complete space. The roof connects with the air corridor to form a roof terrace for rest. Standing in the middle of the courtyard, one can see the building reflecting the characteristics of the new era on one side, and the "old workshop buildings" carrying the emotion and mission on the other side, as well as trees that are 50 years old.
Architects bring new vitality to the old buildings by using a more accessible contemporary architectural vocabulary. This kind of space form familiar to contemporary people and the contemporary space vocabulary make visitors feel more close to the old buildings. While people appreciate the change of history, the new building also pays homage to the old buildings in its own way.
This project has been included in the National Industrial Heritage List - Hubei Volume.
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Architects
Project team
Lead Architects.- Song Zhaoqing. Design team.- Wei Wenyuan, Li Sheng, Shan You, Zhang Tao.
Collaborators
Design unit of construction drawing.- China Light Industry Wuhan Design & Engineering Co., Ltd. Consultant and design unit of curtain wall.- Shanghai Anxun Exterior Wall Engineering Design Co., Ltd. Landscape design.- Shenzhen Yi’an Design Consulting Co., Ltd. Interior decoration design.- mohen-design. Light Design.- BPI.
Owner
Project Owner.- Wuhan Rongjing Zhenyuan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Owner team.- Luo Liyong, Ge Huaijing, Huang Ting, Zhang Xiaoliang, Chen Siyu, Huang Xiaohe, Lin Huimin, Yu Xiang.
Builder
Construction unit of landscape.- Zhejiang Hengchun Municipal Landscape Engineering Co., Ltd. Construction unit.- China Construction Seventh Engineering Division Corp. Ltd. Construction unit of curtain wall.- China State Construction Curtain Wall Co., Ltd.
Area
4112,97 sqm.
Dates
Design time.- 06/2019. Completion Year.- 06/2020.
Manufacturers
Titanium-zinc sheet metal roofing.- Wagandang Architectural Decoration Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. Earthenware brick curtain wall.- Futaoke Ceramics Co., Ltd.
Location
No. 170, Qintai Avenue, Wuhan City, China.
Photography
Zhaoqing Song. Lacime Architects
Zhaoqing Song.- In 1992, he graduated from the Architecture Major at the Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, and was awarded a bachelor's degree. In 1995, he graduated from Architectural Design and Theoretical Research, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, and was awarded a Master's Degree. In 1995-2001, he was Principal Architect of Nikken Design International. Since 2001, he has been the Founder and Chief Architect of Shanghai Lacime Architects.
Some of his work includes.- Qin Ⅱ Dynasty Relics Museum. Xi'an, China (2010). Zhongxing Meihua Village. Shanghai, China (2004 - 2010). Cifi Headquarters. Shanghai, China (2016). Greenland Epoch Gate. Yiwu, China (2018). Dajia Villa. Suzhou, China (2019).
Some of his work includes.- Qin Ⅱ Dynasty Relics Museum. Xi'an, China (2010). Zhongxing Meihua Village. Shanghai, China (2004 - 2010). Cifi Headquarters. Shanghai, China (2016). Greenland Epoch Gate. Yiwu, China (2018). Dajia Villa. Suzhou, China (2019).
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