When the city gradually enters the stage of stock optimization from incremental expansion, urban renewal will become a new growth point and force point of urban development. In this issue, we have selected 5 domestic and international design cases, whether it is a building facility that has lost its functionality, or an urban block that needs to be optimized, or a public space that needs to be restored, it can be renovated and expanded on the original basis through sustainable design methods, so as to revitalize it, meet people's needs, and improve the quality and level of urban life.
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利时:Maritime 站 造/Gare Maritime
Company: Neutelings Riedijk Architects
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Maritime railway station, once the largest freight railway station in Europe, is located in the Tour & Taxis industrial area of Brussels. The architects transformed the area into an indoor city with different functions such as office, shopping, and plenty of public space for people to relax and entertain.
The design adds 12 new buildings under the roof of the original porch, forming streets, gardens and squares between them, and their structure is naturally integrated with the existing urban fabric of the surrounding area, reminiscent of a real city.
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© Neutelings Riedijk Architects
The central area of the building is open to the public and the environment is pleasant, changing with the seasons. Drawing inspiration from the Ramblas, the architects created a tree-lined promenade on either side of the event space. The trail is 16 meters wide and planted with a hundred large trees, providing enough space for the inner garden.
The use of glulam in the new building significantly reduced the use of cement and significantly reduced the construction time due to the use of precast and dry construction techniques. The new Maritime train station is energy self-sufficient through sustainable methods, such as the inclusion of solar units in the building's glass façade, the installation of 17,000 square meters of solar panels on the roof, the use of geothermal energy, and the recycling and reuse of rainwater, making an important contribution to the sustainable development of the Tour & Taxis industrial area and the entire Brussels Canal District.
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葡萄牙：布拉加市政市场/Braga City Market
公司：APTO Architecture
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
The project is a renovation of the vegetable market, built in 1956, with the addition of new roofs and ancillary structures, and the replanning of the functional spaces, while retaining the character of the original building.
The public areas have been concentrated in the central plaza, where people can quickly find the merchandise area according to the guideway and easily explore the entire market. In addition, the design also divides different areas and traffic routes according to the attributes of the goods, crowds, etc., which improves the efficiency of the overall link, such as the loading and unloading of goods, the disposal of waste, the machines used for production, etc. The new F&B outlets facilitate economic transactions within the building and enhance the experience inside.
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
The original open-air plaza is divided into two spaces: a wide corridor and a small central sunken plaza, and the difference in elevation between the two results in a stepped and dispersed layout, creating a chaotic, fragmented sense of space. To this end, the architect connected the two main entrances of the building through a ramp, eliminating the steps of the main passage, and the booths made of precast concrete were lowered with the reduction of the slope in the form of a terrace-like landscape, while leaving a secondary path to connect the steps and the ramp horizontally, solving the sense of disorder caused by the height difference of the original site.
© APTO Architecture
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
The parametric design of the steel truss and the timber ceiling visually forms a beautiful rhythm, making the overall space more harmonious and unified, and the natural wood creates a warm and comfortable atmosphere and optimizes people's shopping experience. The truss system supports the wooden slats and the glazing on the top floor to control the light and stormwater drainage system, saving energy consumption for the building.
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG
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China: Minhang Riverfront Regeneration, Shanghai
Company: SPARK
改造前 © SPARK
© Sanying Photography
The project is a redevelopment of a public landscaped space with an overgrown riverbank and many disused facilities, which is now a vibrant open space. The design team outlined a 750-metre-long recreational space that satisfies the government's and community's vision for the space to promote interconnectedness and promote a more sustainable living environment.
The design uses the form of diatoms as an element throughout the project, enlivening the riverbank and telling the story of the regeneration of the river and the environment. The design of the riverbank includes continuous green strip trails, running and bicycle paths, and three pedestrian bridges, which connect residential, educational, and commercial facilities in the community.
© Sanying Photography
The landscape enhances the waterfront experience through four distinct zones that are layered into a curvilinear form that blends in with the surrounding environment, with spaces such as lawns, cafes, sports parks, and event plazas along the riverbank. The project brings new life to the riverbank and provides a safe, ecological environment that attracts locals, students, tourists and business people to explore, activating the city's public space.
© Sanying Photography
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USA: High Line – Moynihan Connector
公司：Skidmore, Owings & Merrill + James Corner Field Operations
Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM
The project aims to create safer and more comfortable pedestrian passages that connect with the surrounding transportation system and public spaces to efficiently activate urban spaces. Located on New York City's Midtown West Side, the project is home to many important programs, such as Penn Station, Moynihan train concourse and office towers, Hudson Yards, and more, and will now be connected to the High Line, New York City's most important public space and pedestrian walkway.
The project consists of two bridges spanning Daya Street and West 30th Street. The design continues the form of the High Line, forming a spatial continuity and being accessible throughout the process, reflecting humane care.
Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM
The 260-foot (79-meter) long wooden bridge is a glued-laminated wallen truss made of renewable wood that provides a comfortable space for people to escape from the traffic of the Lincoln Tunnel. The structure has a small contact area with the ground and will not interfere with existing roads.
The Woodland Skybridge is 340 feet (about 104 meters) long and lined with trees, blending in with the immersive landscape of the High Line. The soil layers in the structure support the local deciduous trees that will grow into a lush landscape that shelters birds and native pollinators, while forming a natural barrier against the external environment.
The architecture and structure of the two bridges are distinctive, and the human experience echoes the site and environment, and the aesthetic of the two bridges is unified by warm-toned materials such as corten steel decks and bronze handrails, guiding pedestrians to move between the two bridges.
Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM
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美国：Provenance大楼/The Provenance
公司:Chioco Design
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The project transforms a bank into retail and office space, reimagining parts of the building's structure as well as the façade. The original building occupied the entire site area before the renovation, which made it impossible to transition between the building and the sidewalk, which was not conducive to the use of the current building function.
Therefore, the design team set aside the space on the street side of the building, leaving a corridor that not only provides sufficient space for the large number of people entering and exiting, but also clarifies the boundary between the building and the sidewalk, both in terms of traffic paths and functional spaces.
The façade of the building uses large areas of glass doors and windows, and the simple form reflects the modernity of the building, while the preservation of arched elements highlights the medieval style of the original building. In addition, the staircase in the front of the building is combined with the landscape, integrating natural plants into the architectural space, which not only brings vitality and vitality, but also collects and utilizes rainwater to contribute to the sustainable development of the city.
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