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Heart of Glass
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Conceptual idea mainly derived from the exploration of the city’s public space utilizations, as well as its culture and heritage. Rich cultural heritage and particular modalities of public space utilization in China were taken into serious consideration and the final design was substantially influenced by these facets of Chinese city life in general. One of the characteristics that are underlined is the spatial flexibility and the possibility of choice and deliberation by the users of these places. Every station can be easily altered to house a wide variety of functions (e.g. playgrounds, exhibition space, dance practice‌ etc.). Robust panels and construction ensure ease of use and a long lifespan of newly renovated stations. On a broader scale, the four chosen station are interconnected with consistent utilization of material and modular design, most prominent in pavement design, giving the whole area a new flavor and making it instantly recognizable in the wider city context.
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R evitalizing th e L o c a l C enter of Q inhuangdao
_ Site Selection
A ct ivit y and Mat erial based Design
A M in im u m Re n o va t io n o f M a xim u m E ff e ct
_ Concept
_ Diagram
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Renovation Procedure Rev ita lizing th e r ailwa y
Fl exi bl e St r uct ur es
Site selection was done in accordance with the competition brief, as well as the desire to put forth to concept of urban acupuncture, as one of the main
Public Activities in Qinhuangdao can be described as somewhat accidental
generators of active spatial usage and a possible catalyst for solving problems
event, since it is common for local residents to spontaneously create public
that are currently found on a broader scale of Qinhuangdao. Initial potential
spaces by bringing chairs, tables and other furnitures by themselves. Inspired
of revitalizing the industrial heritage of the city, as well as one of the main
by such characteristics, our proposal is to provide structures that can be
transitional lines of the railway made perfect combination of qualities that ought to
easily transformed into human scale furnitures by opening,flipping and folding
be explored additionally in concept development and architectural design. Adding
each panel units from the walls which are arranged based on human body
to the fact that other stations could be found in a linear railway configuration
1. Existing structure
measurements.
added to the designed spatial quality and gave a decisive cue that the selected site could achieve maximum benefits for citizens, urban structure and city on a broader scale, with minimal interventions.
Selected stations Railway
Example of a common public activity - Water calligraphy
Greenery and public facilities Shopping area
2. Pillar Arrangement
3. Glass windows & Frames
Existing structure of the station is composed of concrete walls and
Preserve the original identity of the buliding by placing wooden pillar
Replace concrete walls with wooden frames with glass windows, which
iconic roofs, with few small windows. The aim of the renovation is to
tracing the arragement of openings in the former building.
are regenerated by merging unused glass fragments.
Creation of public space - Bringing in chairs for gathering
System Reuse of Local Gl ass Mat er i al
For P ede str ia n b a sed So ci e ty The governing bodies of Qinhuangdao are currently struggling to solve the traffic
Qinhuangdao has been famous for its contemporary glass Industry, introduced
congestions and illegal parking issues, caused by the development of an (over)
by the British in 1930s and ever since, the city has remained a major Chinese
motorized society, and tried to define urban strategies to mitigate such issues. The proposal site is not an exception when trying to solve these outstanding
center of the glass industry. The history of development of this industry can also
Deteriorated sidewalk
be seen in "Qinhuangdao Museum of Glass" which is located along Haiyang
issues; however, potential was found in providing an effective strategy by
road. Proposed design concept aims at reusing the glass leftovers produced from
connecting every individual abandoned railway stations by renovating them as a
the nearby glass factories, in order to reclaim them as glass panels that will be
center for local community, which will function as an infrastructure for pedestrian-
attached to the newly proposed structure. These glass panel not only represents
based society. Our future proposal advocates interconnection of such strategies on a broader scale, which will contribute in providing a strong foundation to realize attainable goals for a contemporary society.
Congested traffic Traffic situation around the site
the idea of attraction and flexibility, but also the ideal model of sustainability.
1. Door Openings Glass manufacture
Leftover glass for reuse
2. Pavement
3. Street Furnitures
Each walls can be flipped and folded just like doors corresponding to
Linear pavements invite local residents and pedestrians to the station
The panels composed of both glass and wood can be flipped in various
various activity and usage that occurs in the station.
from various direction, depending on the surrounding streets.
directions providing appropriate street furnitures for public activities.
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1st Station - the Main Station -
Reconne cti n g th e C om m unity : Linear Lands c ape _ Ma s te r p la n 1 :2 0 0 0
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This station is located in the intersection of the Hebei Road and
The four stations are positioned in a linear railway configuration. Each station can serve as a local public space to highlight the surrounding activities depending on
Jianshe Avenue, in front of the shopping center with an apartment
its nearby facilities. In addition to the modular design, the pavement is also designed to visually connect each station. The glass tiles embedded in the pavement
complex. Regarding the commercial situation, this station will
create a linear landscape that augments the cultural sustainability and also gives the local citizens a sense of unity and harmony.
facilitate functions pursuant to those of the main station, introducing various types of usage such as: farmer’s market, dance hall, chess
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3rd Station - the Playground Station -
place and exhibition, providing a gathering place for public activities
Considering the proximity of the Qinhuangdao Wenbo kindergarten,
Furniture Typology
to the local residents.
this station incorporates small mechanisms that can entertain and help the mental development of children. Large revolving panels on the façade can be used as a play equipment for children to enjoy and sidelong panels can be used as multipurpose benches. Children may also regard this space as their secret hiding place.
Furniture Typology
Revolving doors
A long bench for reading
A bulletin board
Pop-up store
Chess place
Eating space
Exterior of the Main Station - Facilitating various activities
Exterior of the Playground Station - A secret base for children to play
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4th Station - the Gallery Station -
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This station is close to a cultural complex, including the Jinzonglv International Cinema, Qinhuangdao Library and City Art Museum. To enhance these cultural activities, this station can be used as an outdoor exhibition space. Paintings and artworks can be put on the
2nd Station - the Tobacco Factory station -
large glass panels and tables. By moving the walls, the interior can
This station, located in front of a tobacco farm and factory, provides
be changed according to the content of the exhibition.
space for both smoking and resting. By moving the panels and using them as partitions, the interior space of the station can be physically
Furniture Typology
separated, which prevents the smoke in the smoking area to spread outside. This station can also turn into a kiosk to serve beverages and tobacco for passers-by.
Furniture Typology
Exterior of the Gallery Station - Visitors can enjoy temporary art exhibitions
Wall for paintings
Exhibition stand
Smoking partition
Kiosk
Exterior of the Tobacco Factory Station - Providing a small resting place for locals
D iverse Tr a n sfo r m a ti on : Abs orbing Public Ac tiv ities
Re la t io n sh ip wit h S u rro u n d in g s : I n vit in g P e d e st ria n s
_ A x o n o me tr ic
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_ Section & Elevation
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Glass wall for exhibition panel
Parking
Newly designed pavement
Existing sidewalk
Jianshe Avenue
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Cash Register for eat-in Access for Loading
Take out counter
Furniture Table for Display stand
Guiding visitors by Pavement
Public Cafeteria
Ver.02 _ Art Exhibition
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Occasionally, the station will transform into
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art exhibition hall corresponding to such events. The walls will be folded and used as panels to display the exhibits.
P ro vid in g S t re e t Fu rn it u re : Fle xib le S t ru ct u re
_ Detail
Reflection for Practice
wood shingle roofing
Ver.01 _ Food Market Adjacent to a large market complex,
Fold walls for spacious hall
the main station regularly functions as a food market,
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blocking insulation
introducing shop zones and eating zones to the local visitors.
Ver.03 _ Dance Hall
Dance movement will blur outside
The station transforms into a "Dance hall", for the Chinese daily ritual of "group dancing". The residents can practice dancing using the glass reflection as a mirror.
primary (concrete) construction
drain pipe
Guiding Pavement The Guiding Pavement will not only function as a passage,
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but also as a guiding line for several patterns of frame openings. The station can be transformed easily by following the pavement line assistance.
Chess tables for participants
protective board
secondary construction steel framing
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movable panels
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Ver.04 _ Chess Place Chinese Chess, "Xiangqi" is one of the common tools for public communication of local citizens. The station provides table furnitures in various size for an easy chess match.
CONSTRUCTION LAYERS
Small Reception for participants
double-glazed shatterproof UV stopping glass 5
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- protective layer 0.6cm - PVC / - modified thermal insulation 10/16cm - vapor protection sheet / - equalization of water pressure condensation sheet 0.5cm - ceiling / pre-stressed steel 10cm - stiffening beam 16x16cm - dropped ceiling 40cm - thermal insulation 8cm - sub-costruction of dropped ceiling - gypsum board 0.6cm