157 Baishaquan

The project

The design adapts a three-storey village house in Hangzhou’s Baishaquan financial district, retaining its structure and respecting the neighbourhood’s material character. A proposed perforated outer skin simplifies the form, while openings respond to privacy and landscape. A sunken courtyard, entrance court and hillside terrace connect different levels to light, air and outdoor space.

Project information

Location

Hangzhou, China

Programme

Urban places / Adaptive reuse

Design year

2017

Project area

640 m²