DongAn Community Service Space

Shunchang County, Nanping, China

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DongAn Community Service Space

Shunchang County, Nanping, China

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Original Architectes

Type

Government + Health › Community Center Aging Facility

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

BUDGET

$100K - 500K

Project introduction (Overview)

The project site is located at the former Dong'an Gate corner in the eastern part of Shunchang County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. It sits at the intersection of three major roads, resulting in heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and is situated in close proximity to surrounding residential buildings. The immediate vicinity includes public amenities such as public restrooms and convenience stores, and is predominantly surrounded by aging residential communities. The area faces a severe shortage of public spaces and service facilities.

At the former Dong'an Gate corner in Shunchang's eastern urban district, the design team initiated an experimental construction using locally sourced engineered cedar timber. The result is a two-story modern timber courtyard building that embodies collaborative innovation across local construction, spatial design, and public service delivery. Unlike rural timber architecture, the project also faced urban-specific challenges, including strict construction codes and fire safety regulations for wood structures.This prefabricated wooden community hub, later named Dong'an Yi, consciously moves away from the cold rigidity and superficiality often associated with concrete-based architectural forms. Instead, it seamlessly integrates architectural space (hardware) with service design (software). The layout comprises three primary zones:Chuxin Courtyard for communication and community gathering, Laidushuba Reading Lounge for quiet reflection, and a flexible activity zone for engagement and events.As a contemporary academy-style shared community space, Dong'an Yi offers a tranquil retreat within a bustling urban setting. Since its opening, it has delivered remarkable social outcomes, bringing warmth, novelty, and joy to everyday urban life. It has quickly evolved into a beloved part of the neighborhood—a true "home nearby" and a living example of green public space construction through community co-creation. Metaphorically, Dong'an Yi is like a dandelion seed, quietly spreading and taking root throughout Shunchang's urban renewal landscape.

Project introduction (Details & Specifications)

Building Function: Community Public Service Space
Total Gross Floor Area: 558 square meters (Ground Floor Area: 265.5 sqm, Second Floor Area: 292.5 sqm)

The ground floor serves as a multi-functional hall, incorporating an elderly lounge area, dining space, backyard, storage room, rest area for sanitation workers, bar counter, and restrooms. Outdoor features include an activity corridor, multi-purpose platform, and a community pavilion for meetings.The second floor is primarily divided into a reading bar, discussion area, relaxed reading zone, restrooms, storage room, and an office area. It also includes access to an outdoor activity terrace.

Site Area: 1,233.61 square meters
Number of Floors: 2
Building Height: 7.8 meters (maximum height), Floor 1: 3.6 meters/Floor 2: 2.9 meters
Structural System: The main building adopts a prefabricated lightweight cedar glulam frame structure, featuring square columns and paired flat beams. The outer corridor is constructed with an offset-column slanted beam system, while the restroom unit on the south side is built using reinforced concrete.

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DongAn Community Service Space

Shunchang County, Nanping, China

DongAn Community Service Space

Shunchang County, Nanping, China

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