The initial owner was planning to demolish the Bengbu rice factory. But when we went to the site for on-site inspection, we found that the rice factory complex covers factories from various historical periods such as the 1950s, 1960s, and 1980s, just like geological faults record the industrial architectural styles of different periods in Bengbu City. Especially the huge rice storage facility within the venue, measuring 60 * 25 meters, is truly awe inspiring. The indoor wooden frame has rich details and a strong sense of history.
In order to preserve the memory of the city, we have preserved these old factories, which have been functionally updated into the community's library, cultural center, and a cultural and creative park serving the citizens.
There is a railway track within the project that used to transport rice to the rice factory. We will keep this railway track and update both sides of the track to become a railway park, which will seamlessly connect the rice factory building complex, Yuhui District government, and waterfront park. By preserving the original historical traces as much as possible, bring new vitality into this post-industrial factory area.
Bio YIJIAN Architects was founded in 2016. YIJIAN has always upheld the purpose of research-based design. YIJIAN believes that each project has its own unique specialty that cannot be copied. Our job is to find the value through research, so that it can become the core competitiveness and sustainable influence of the project.
YIJIAN's projects focus on Spatial Aesthetics, Sustainability and Social Significance. YJA has won multiple awards.
Other prizes Project: Chengdu Chuntai Yue ·Rural Health Care Community 1.2022 Pro+ Award - Gold Award of Public Buildings from Shanghai Institute of Architecture 2.2023I CONIC AWARDS WINNER Award from the German Design Association 3.2024 German National Design Award from German Design Association Project: Chengdu Chuntai Wang Rehabilitation Hospital and Rehabilitation Care Institutions 1.2022 Pro+Award - Silver Award for Public Buildings from Shanghai Architecture Society 2.2023 ICONIC AWARDS WINNER Award from the German Design Association 3.2023 World Architecture Festival's health building category, short list 4.2024 International Property Awards, health building category Project: Chengdu Chuntai Rural Health and Wellness Complex 1.2024 Pro+ Award - Gold Award of Planning from Shanghai Institute of Architecture Project: Suzhou Shantang Phase IV Renewal Plan 1.2022 A'DESIGN Award - Bronze Award of Urban Planning and Design from Italian Design Association Project: The 12th Mine Hospital Renewal Design 1.2024 A'DESIGN Award - Bronze Award of Architectural Design from Italian Design Association 2.2024 World Architecture Festival's Future Projects category, short list Project: Heilongtan Reservoir Jinsha Island Biodiversity Planning and Birding Design 1.2024 A+ Awards, Special Nomination Award for Landscape category
