Winder Context
Sharing Commerce Baitasi Hutong is home to many cultural treasures. It is surrounded by the Xizhimen business district to the north, the Fuchengmen commercial area to the south, and the Xidan and Xisi shopping districts on the east side. The Baitasi Hutong commerce area offers a variety of goods and services from private- and public-owned businesses. Despite this variety, the current commerce activity is on a steady decline. In order for the Baitasi existing commerce areas to compete with the current and growing economy of China, reenergizing the current commercial dynamics of the Baitasi Hutong is essential. After a few weeks of analysis we were able to conclude the following: The northern section of the site is linked to the residential and office area, and the southern section is link to heavy commercial activity. There is the potential of capitalizing on these surrounding activities, by linking both the north and south sections and implementing proposed strategies along the access routes. In order to attract consumers from all areas, five (5) specific hubs were designed to have distinct programs and uses. This was specifically done to support the current commercial activity by boosting local trade as a priority and rejuvenating the recreation spaces. If successful, this linear access should then serve as a big commercial belt to attract potential consumers to the Baitasi Hutong commerce hubs.
David Vargas + Jamar Rock
Typology
Research Methods We designed two interview formats which targeted Customers and Business owners . In total, we interviewed a total of 60 people from numerous areas within and surrounding the Baitasi site.
Conclusion Charts
Site
Existing Commerce
Built Timeline
Design Strategies & Rules
5 Focused Zones
North Entry & Hub 1
Hub 2
Central Hub
South Entry Hub
Design Strategies
Design Rules
Proposed Design
North Entry & Hub 1
Central Hub
Central Hub
South Entry Hub
South Entry Hub
South Entry Hub
South Entry Hub
Central Hub
Central Hub
Central Hub
Central Hub
Central Hub
Central Hub
Central Hub