Renewal of Lu Xun's Hometown
Historical and Cultural Block for Zhejiang University Urban-Planning & Design Institute Co,.Ltd.
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 about the interests of multiple groups, ensures social equity, and preserves the local lifestyle. The design is inspired by the texture of 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.
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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.
Tags
Former residences of famous people, historical and cultural preservation, renewal of traditional communities, famous tourist attractions
Design 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.
Project Duration
Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
Research
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.
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.
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Project Overview
Renewal of Lu Xun's Hometown Historical and Cultural Block has been a Iron winner in the Urban Planning and Urban Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
ZUP was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Renewal of Lu Xun's Hometown Historical and Cultural Block.
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Renewal of Lu Xun's Hometown Unveiled by ZUP Receives A' Design Award
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