Community Center Of Yuexiu District

Let residents and tourists know the history of Yuexiu

Author: Zheng Yirong

Location: Guangzhou

Type: Public building

Instructor: Zhao Yang

Yuexiu District has a long history, and every day, people from all over the world come here to play. When foreign people meet local people, what kind of stories will happen? The purpose of this design is to provide an activity venue for local people in Yuexiu District, while attracting outsiders to stay, In this community activity center, the elder can talk, students can read history, and tourists can understand history.

Young Adults The elders Students

Historical Origin

Dongshankou is located near the junction of Donghua north area and Shuqian Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. At the beginning of the 20th century, American Christianity selected Dongshan as its missionary base.

Guangzhou Zoo

Most young people will leave Dongshankou for activities most of the time although there are more and more online stores in Dongshankou recently. They think these stores lack the previous historical atmosphere.

Most local residents are retirees. They are proud of Dongshankou culture. With more leisure time, they like to communicate with people. They are one of the most active people in public space. At the same time, there is also a lack of communication with non local residents.

Optimal Function Shaped Zones

Dongshankou' s history?

Granny told me about that before.

Construction Planning

In the process of urban renewal and construction, the planning requires that in addition to building necessary infrastructure and public welfare public service facilities, xinhepu historical and cultural block shall not carry out new construction and expansion activities.

Dongshanhu Park

I want a place where can read books with my friends.

The Pearl River! The Canton Tower! Where there is a scenic spot, there is us.

Students' daily activities are relatively single. They mostly choose nearby activities, like to gather in public space. They hope to have more activity space with different functions.

Most of travelers came for the exhibition of Dongshankou history and like to visit the streets with historical atmosphere there. They hope to communicate with local residents and increase cultural and artistic space.

If only there was a platform can take a rest when my grandson is playing.

Public welfare Exhibition

Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.

Gourment Festival

Art and craft lesson

Culture Salon

Free public welfare exhibitions are provided every week. Enhance the cultural identity of people around the region.

Provide traditional cuisine with local characteristics without repeating samples every week.

Exchange art collections with each other. Sell vintage furniture and crafts.

Flea market

Movie night

Invite professional teachers to give lessons every week. Provide children with arts and crafts courses.

TIME TABLE

Young adults

The Elders Students

Tourists

Lighting

Mezzanine 2nd Floor

Mezzanine 2nd Floor

Moving Gallery Warehouse

Most of the residential buildings in Dongshankou are western style garden villas. In long-term stage, plan to build a supportive, creative environment for residents living in the community and tourists coming from other districts to relaxing, reading and viewing together. In the course of activity, everyone involved will be able to understand more about this beautiful city full of culture and history. The point is to bring a sense of connection when the crowd gather together on the basis of their understanding of the history of Dongshankou.

Luminescent Glass

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