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In today's rapid development of society, the relaxation "community" stands out with its unique cultural charm and strong social cohesion, and has become an ideal place for urban residents and visitors from afar to seek spiritual rest and broaden their social circle. Whether in a bustling corner of a domestic metropolis or an artsy neighborhood abroad, these well-constructed communities have successfully attracted the attention of young people and cultural explorers with their diverse social spaces and rich cultural activities. Each one interprets the true meaning of a relaxed life in its own way.
City Walk ©小红书用户Mumu元元
We take stock of the relaxed "communities" at home and abroad, and understand how these communities have been carefully planned and designed to create a community atmosphere that meets the psychological needs of modern people without losing cultural heritage.
Author|mustard seeds
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Japan 东京 BONUS TRACK
Located between Shimokitazawa Station and Setagaya Yoda Station in Tokyo, Japan, BONUS TRACK was originally planned as a parking lot but was transformed into a commercial and accommodation complex by Tsubame Architects Inc.
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Map ©BONUS TRACK
It's full of personality and creativity, with 13 resident stores, galleries, co-working spaces, and more, all of which are small and embedded in small gray-green houses, creating a mini-town-like atmosphere. There are also different markets held every week, attracting a large number of young people to check in.
BONUS TRACK ©architecturephoto
Among them, "Nikkiya · Moon Day" is a bookstore that only sells "diaries", and the owner is Ms. Reina Kugi, who not only collects celebrity diaries from all over the world, but also displays "amateur diaries" with different design styles, different sizes, and unknown authors.
© Diary House Month Day
"DUE TO THE OUTDOOR NATURE OF BONUS TRACK, THE HOTTEST MIDSUMMER IS THE 'LOW SEASON', WHEN WE SERVE COLD BEERS TO EVERYONE AND WORK HARDER ONLINE. But there doesn't seem to be a one-size-fits-all solution to do something to keep guests. "We're interested in selling products that stand up to scrutiny and fit into everyday life, whether it's drinks, diaries or stationery." With the help of the location adjacent to the kindergarten, people will deepen the habit of coming to sit and have a drink when they take the baby and get off work. ”
Aranya
Aranya's name comes from the Sanskrit word alanja, which originally meant "a quiet place on earth, a place to find one's self." Aranya is close to the Bohai Sea, with a golden coastline of 23 kilometers, bordering the Bohai Sea in the east, Shanhaiguan in the west, and Beidaihe in the south, providing a leisure resort for young people to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get close to nature. Golden sands, turquoise waters and an abundance of marine life make up a fascinating picture for young people to relax and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.
"The back garden of Beijing's middle class" Aranya © Aranya public account
The cultural architecture here is rich and diverse, such as the Solitude Library, Aranya Auditorium, UCCA Dune Art Museum, Aranya Arts Center, Dionysian Theater, Aranya A Theater, and Aranya Hive Theater, among others. In addition, there are art spaces such as naive Ideal Country, Juan Zong Bookstore, DDC Livehouse, and SEASIDE CINEMA (Seaside Cinema), which have become spiritual refuge for more and more young people.
Aranya © Diagram Worm Creative
The Lonely Library is Aranya's first and iconic spiritual carrier, a two-story gray building that stands alone on the beach. Designed by renowned architect Dong Gong, the library is known as "the loneliest library in the world". To get here, there are no lanes and shortcuts, you have to step on the sand, step by step.
Aranya Auditorium © Aranya public account
The Aranya Auditorium is a white building located just 300 meters from the Lonely Library, and the two gaze at each other, which together form the spiritual highland of Aranya. The interior of the auditorium is a ceremonial place for meditation and reflection, and is also home to community concerts and art exhibitions.
Known as the "Container of Light", the Aranya Seaside Auditorium © is known on the Aranya public account
Aranya Theater Festival © Aranya public account
Aranya regularly hosts various art-themed events, music festivals, theater festivals, etc., attracting a large number of young people to participate. These activities not only enrich the cultural life of young people, but also promote exchanges and interactions between them, forming a unique community culture. Aranya's way of life advocates relaxation, does not advocate consumption, and does not promote social interaction with power and class equality. This lifestyle allows young people to get rid of the constraints and pressures of the outside world and truly experience the joy and beauty of life.
Jumping · Community Tavern
Jumping Sea Bar was established in August 2019, and its first store is located in the Gulou area of Beijing. Starting as a Beijing Hutong tavern, Jumping Sea Bar quickly expanded across the country. At present, offline taverns have been opened in pioneer cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dali, etc., and plans to further expand to Wuhan, Changsha, Xi'an, Xiamen, Hainan and other cities.
Jumping Sea Tavern ©TOPYS
The bar is a versatile space that reduces space costs and creates a warm and safe place to socialize by hosting events. The bar is equipped with a variety of entertainment facilities and cultural elements, such as co-creation of novels, wish boxes, stranger blessing jars, etc., to encourage consumers to participate in interaction and co-create content.
Parking lot cinema © Jumping Sea Tavern public account
Jumping Sea Bar emphasizes the service concept of "not a bar is a living room, not a customer is a friend", provides consumers with self-service and creates a relaxed and free social atmosphere. On July 6 this year, Jumping Sea officially opened in Aranya.
Jumping Sea · Aranya Store © Jumping Sea Tavern public account
"Who are our neighbors? Friends and business partners, community employees passing by after work, tourists with swords drawn, and brave seagulls. On beautiful beaches, we are humble dissonances; On the beautiful beach, we follow the example of the seagulls that swoop into the fries, and we don't own the land or potato cultivation technology, but only in a flying posture, equal to humans. ”
Jumping Sea Tavern © Jumping Sea Tavern public account
Here, Diving Sea not only provides seawater packaging services, but also mailing services. "Taverns should provide mail delivery services, which is as natural as chewing gum in front of the cash register in a supermarket. ”
Diving Bar has 200+ online communities and hundreds of youth culture KOLs, forming a huge social network. These communities cover people from different cities, industries, and hobbies, bringing a steady stream of customers and constant traffic to the bar. With its unique business model and community culture, Jumping Sea Bar has won wide recognition and praise from the industry, and is known as a "spiritual beacon for young people" and a "shelter for Internet people".
The southeast of the ancient city of Datong
Since ancient times, Datong, as a prominent town in the Qin and Han dynasties, a prosperous Jinghua in the Northern Wei Dynasty, an important town in Xijing in the Liaojin Dynasty, and a military fortress in the Ming and Qing dynasties, has witnessed thousands of years of fierce collision, tenacious confrontation and profound integration of agricultural civilization and nomadic culture, which has given birth to a rich and profound cultural heritage.
Today, with a forward-looking vision, Datong actively explores the path of sustainable development. While guarding the long historical context, it injects new vitality and creates unique humanistic value and charm. The city is gradually transforming into a new model of living that retains its traditional charm and is also modern. It is exquisite, harmonious and full of human touch, providing residents and visitors with a warm and livable living environment full of cultural heritage.
Among them, the transformation of the southeast of the ancient city of Datong is undoubtedly an innovative leap in the rejuvenation of the ancient city.
Mooool before and after the renovation of the southeast Yi block in ©Datong City, Shanxi Province
Datong City, Shanxi Province (Sun) ©mooool
山西省大同市东南邑街区（夜） ©mooool
On the basis of respecting and protecting the cultural context of the ancient city and the historical memory of the site, this project integrates diversified modern use scenarios to achieve a harmonious symbiosis between tradition and modernity. This not only provides a good place for local residents to take a stroll, but also attracts many culture lovers due to the various artistic and cultural events that are held regularly.
Datong City, Shanxi Province, Southeast Yi Block ©, Datong Cultural Tourism
Nianxia Art Center is established under the artistic heritage of the southeast of the ancient city of Datong, and continues the concept of urban organic renewal of "protection, utilization and revitalization" of the southeast of Dongnan Yi, and is a contemporary art venue that integrates traditional and modern aesthetics.
Datong Ancient City Dongnanyi · Nianxia Art Center ©mooool
Dongdong-eup often hosts various cultural activities, such as art exhibitions, cultural salons, reading and watching movies, etc., attracting a large number of local residents and tourists who love culture and art. In addition, there are also activities such as the "Xunyi" Datong Contemporary Art Season, which further enhances the cultural atmosphere and artistic taste of the neighborhood.
The profound precipitation of market culture has a profound and interesting collision and integration with contemporary lifestyles here. The renovated block not only retains the original cultural charm and market atmosphere, but also provides local residents and tourists with a rich and colorful historical and cultural experience and high-quality life enjoyment through the introduction of modern commercial formats, cultural exhibition spaces and leisure and entertainment facilities.
Shanghai M50 Creative Park
M50 Moganshan Road in Shanghai is one of the well-known art districts in China, along with Beijing 798. M50 Creative Industry Park is located at No. 50 Moganshan Road, Putuo section of Suzhou Creek. It is named after the initial letter "M" of "Mo" and the house number "50"; At the same time, there are exactly 50 historical buildings in the park, which makes "50" have special significance.
Shanghai M50 Creative Park @M50 Creative Park
It was originally a textile industry building such as Shanghai Chunming Woolen Factory, and was later discovered by artists and transformed into art studios and galleries, gradually forming a strong artistic atmosphere and becoming a creative park integrating art, design, fashion and culture.
The old building at the main entrance of Sino Yarn Factory has been completely preserved © by the Shanghai Urban Public Space Design Promotion Center
M50 Art District ©, Shanghai Industrial Tourism Promotion Center
Similar to 798, M50 retains a large number of elements of industrial heritage, such as red brick walls and old factory structures, which have been transformed and reused through modern design techniques. It is home to many artists, designers and cultural institutions, making it a cultural and artistic check-in place for Shanghai residents and tourists.
City is not City IP ©I am Little Pig Peak
In the 50 Creative Park, a multicultural hot land, there are 14 coffee shops with different characteristics, among which "BWT Coffee" stands out with its unique charm and has become a veritable "Internet celebrity" check-in place. One of the reasons why this coffee shop stands out from its competitors is its unique location – it is cleverly located in the historic Chunming Woollen Mill in Shanghai, next to a water tower dating back to the 30s of the 20th century. This weather-beaten water tower not only witnesses the passage of time and the changes of industrial civilization, but also adds a bit of retro and literary atmosphere to "BWT Coffee", so that every customer who steps into this place can feel a different feeling and charm.
BWT Coffee © Oriental Net
Standard Nerds Club
Standard Nerds Club (SNC) is an art and design studio using table tennis as a medium, as well as a vibrant and innovative table tennis community.
Founder Toto majored in fashion design in New York, where he became an active member of the local table tennis scene. After returning to China, she found that the atmosphere of table tennis in China was not as good as that abroad, so she decided to found SNC to integrate art, fashion and fashion into table tennis and re-attract young people to participate in it. SNC is committed to changing the stereotype of table tennis as an "old man's sport" through artistic design and innovative gameplay, making it more fashionable, fun and accessible.
Toto Standard Nerds Club品牌创始人 ©SNC
The SNC team is made up of a group of like-minded young designers and artists who try to optimize the table tennis experience with their own design language. At the same time, SNC also launched a series of products such as table tennis tables, ball boards, and table tennis bags, and incubated the peripheral business IP "Nerds Craft".
©SNC
SNC has a number of online communities where members can exchange technical ideas, share game videos, make appointments, and more. The existence of the online community breaks down geographical restrictions, allowing SNC to engage a wider range of table tennis enthusiasts.
©SNC
SNC has attracted a large number of young people to participate in table tennis by holding various activities and competitions, and promoted the spread and development of table tennis culture. At the same time, SNC is also actively socially responsible by providing opportunities for table tennis training and competitions for the community and children.
©SNC
SoHo, New York
SoHo, South of Houston Street, is located at the southwestern tip of Manhattan Island in New York City, United States, and is an area full of art and business vitality. Originally an industrial area that emerged during the industrial era in the mid-19th century, a large number of factories using cast iron as a building material were built. Beginning in the 60s of the 20th century, artists moved into the district at low rents, transforming it into living spaces and art studios, including world-famous artists such as Warhol, Lichstein, Lawsenberg, Johns, and others. It was not until New York Mayor Robert · Wagner passed legislation recognizing Soho as a cultural and arts district, thus opening the road to the revival of Soho.
Soho ©Veer Gallery
Sohu, a SOHO neighborhood © that retains the appearance of the original industrial plant
SoHo ©Iris
Soho is known for its unique architecture and strong artistic scene. Most of the buildings here are 19th-century industrial buildings, which have been renovated to retain their original appearance and structure, while the interior is full of modern art. Soho is one of New York City's cultural landmarks, with its large number of artists and galleries, trendy shops, restaurants and bars.
SOHO Cultural and Creative Industry Commercial Block © Sohu
Today, Soho, New York is an area of art, culture, and commerce. It attracts countless tourists for sightseeing and shopping with its unique artistic atmosphere and bustling business scene. Whether it's an artist, a fashionista or an ordinary tourist, there's something for everyone here.
巴黎左岸(Left Bank)
Located on the left bank of the Seine, the Left Bank of Paris is one of the cultural and intellectual centers of Paris. Home to artists, writers, philosophers and intellectuals, it is one of the most prosperous and vibrant neighborhoods in Paris.
Left Bank of © Paris network
"The right bank of Paris is for seeing, and the left bank is for walking; The right bank of Paris is fetishistic, while the left bank is used for passionate life. "The Left Bank is known for its unique cultural atmosphere and rich historical sites. There are not only numerous cafés, bookstores, galleries and cultural institutions, but also historic churches, museums and theatres. The artists of the Left Bank created many classic works of art and literature here, making an important contribution to the cultural and artistic cause of Paris.
Shuangsuo Cafe © Sohu
The cafés and bookstores on the Left Bank are popular places for young people. They can enjoy a cup of coffee, read their favorite books, and enjoy a leisurely time. At the same time, these places are also important platforms for them to socialize and communicate. The Left Bank of Paris is a treasure trove of cultural, artistic, historical and social values for young people. They can feel a strong cultural atmosphere and unique artistic atmosphere here, and at the same time, they can also make like-minded friends and pursue freedom and individuality together.
Born after the First World War, Shakespeare's bookstore © Sohu
Musée d'Orsay Sohu ©
Conclusion
With their unique cultural charm and close community ties, these neighborhoods carrying the community of young people are like a clear stream, not only bringing a moment of tranquility to the fast-paced life, but also providing a warm home for the pure land of tranquility and communication in everyone's heart. Whether it's shuttling through the hustle and bustle of domestic cities or strolling through the art galleries of exotic neighborhoods, these vibrant communities are inviting every traveler and resident to a feast of life aesthetics and spiritual dialogue in their own unique ways.
Relaxation is no longer just a distant dream, but an everyday thing that is within reach.
Post editor|Wu Xiuxiu
审核编辑｜Ming，Yibo
专栏编辑 | Sherry Li