Xinanli Project

AZL Architect

Professional Work Site: Nanjing, China

Duration: January-May, 2020

The Nanjing Daily News Agency site is located in the Xinanli, which has been largely built in the historic-style district of Appraisal Street. The building was built in the 1970s as a brick-and-mortar multi-story building. It was first used as a production plant and was transformed into a dormitory in the early 1990s. The dormitory was moved many years ago and the building was left vacant. The project, therefore, reinforced the existing structure as well as demolished it to meet current needs. The red steps were creatively incorporated between the two buildings to create a vibrant public space.