Conceived as an urban artifact and drawing from the historical roots of the city of Fuzhou, The Relic Shelter – Teahouse by Neri&Hu internalizes a piece of distinct heritage at a time when rapid new development has eroded traditional culture and identity. Here, the unique challenge was to create an enclosure for an important Chinese artifact: the wooden structure of a high-ranking Qing dynasty official’s residence, replete with ornamental carvings and intricate joinery. Relocated from Anhui to its new home in Fuzhou, the Hui-style structure has been enshrined as the inhabitable centerpiece of the new teahouse.
Jury Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Architecture + Preservation
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