The Wujiang Wedding Hall is located in the northern part of the Chuihong Scenic Area, within the Wujiang District, in the city of Suzhou. The cultural origins of this location date back to the Chuihong Bridge, which was initially built during the Northern Song Dynasty period.
Over a millennium, this area has become a point of accumulation for important cultural landmarks. Among them are the ruins of the Chuihong Bridge itself, the Huayan Pagoda, and the Ji Cheng Memorial. These elements, combined, create a historical landscape that reflects the fusion between Taihu Lake and the Grand Canal, serving as a testament to the multiple urban and cultural changes of Wujiang.
The initial land designated for the project consisted of a two-story cafe and a basketball court, both located at the intersection of two roads and had been vacant for a long time. The implemented renovation aims to maintain the pre-existing structure while incorporating new functionalities, such as a registry office for weddings, commercial spaces focused on the community, and areas dedicated to public activities.
Through this restructuring, the development seeks to establish a harmonious connection between the established historical context and the dynamics of contemporary urban life.
The Bawan Village Visitor Center was conceived by the Trace Architecture Office (TAO). Bawan Village is located on the western bank of the Lujiangba Basin, adjacent to the southern slopes of the Gaoligong Mountains.
The surrounding landscape is characterized by agricultural terraces, orchards, and stone houses, arranged in a succession of planes where the mountainous terrain transitions into subtropical plains. The village evolved progressively according to the local topography, resulting in a built environment that demonstrates an intimate connection between architecture and the natural environment.
The Nanhai Buddha Pavilion, developed by DoDesign, is located at the confluence of the Tiaodeng and Yangtze rivers, specifically in the Dadukou district of Chongqing city.
The region houses Little Nanhai Island, which has a turtle shape. This island was the site of a temple dedicated to Nanhai Guanyin during the Tang and Song dynasties.
The Nanhai Buddha Pavilion is strategically positioned on a cliff. This cliff is surrounded by vegetation, including bamboo groves and camphor trees. The structure is oriented towards both the Yangtze River and the distant Yunzhuan Mountains.
The project for the Hapjeong Artplex Multifunctional Building was presented by the design team and is located in Hapjeong-dong, an area recognized as a prominent cultural and commercial center in northwest Seoul.
The building is situated in a diverse urban environment, characterized by the coexistence of old residential areas with the dynamics and changes of modern commerce. This scenario is notably influenced by the proximity of the YG Entertainment headquarters, which was designed by UNStudio.
