SITE & USER PERCEPTION

The site is located in the center of old Ningbo city, surrounded by rich cultural heritage.

According to the texture analysis, there are some historical buildings inside the site area. Besides, the site is also locating near a large area of historical buildings.

By comparing the two nolii maps, different urban textures will bring completely different spatial experiences.

Different from the texture of modern cities, Chinese historical buildings have a linear street and courtyard type.

A large number of elderly people are living here, but there is a serious lack of activity space for the elderly. The narrative of the elderly is relatively separated from that of the young.

Xiaowen street has experienced a serious aging phenomenon

Strategie For Exterior

Layout connection

Different from the texture of modern cities, Chinese historical buildings have a linear street and courtyard type. Based on the texture of historical buildings around the site and using a contemporary language, the architecture embodies spaces with affinity scale. Similar to the design method of Chinese Traditional Gardens, the scenery is implicitly hidden in the building. It encourages people to explore the spaces when entering the building.

- small scale volume in historical site

- street and courtyard system

- building scale similar to historical buildings;

- introduce the street and courtyard system in a contemporary way

Strategie For Interior

Vertical connection

By proposing different programs for the learning centre, different moments are created and the connection point of these programs create intersections and communication spaces. Vertical connection are proposed by inserting sculptural staircase marked by skylights. Thus, the sequence of space will be perceived when people walk through different functions of the building.

- programs distribution

- vertical connection with sculptural staircase

- space sequence with light guidance