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W13 Renovation Design on CPI Island
W13 Renovation Design on CPI Island
Chengdu, China
Special Mention, 2026 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Adaptive Reuse
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W13 Renovation Design on CPI Island
Chengdu, China
Special Mention, 2026 A+Awards, Concepts - Architecture +Adaptive Reuse
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
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Snowpeak Chengdu: A Model of Adaptive Reuse
The design transforms a former villa showroom into a striking commercial landmark through a rigorous architectural strategy. The approach began by “peeling the skin” to expose the original concrete skeleton, establishing an honest material baseline. A new, unified facade of vertically articulated metal panels and textured cement plaster is then overlaid, rationalizing the building's irregular former silhouette into a rhythmic and bold street presence. A carefully composed elliptical annex, inspired by the site's contours, embraces the central lawn, creating a dynamic and layered form that responds sensitively to its context.
The reprogramming prioritizes flexibility and public engagement. The interior is reconfigured to support the retail needs of the Snowpeak brand, while a new signature staircase facilitates access to a multi-level experiential journey. The most significant functional addition is a rooftop plaza, which serves as an event stage and social hub, actively extending the building's utility beyond commerce. The layout encourages intuitive circulation, seamlessly connecting indoor retail spaces with outdoor terraces and the surrounding landscape, blurring the line between inside and out.
This project demonstrates a powerful narrative of sustainable revitalization. By retaining the primary structure and utilizing cost-effective, humble materials like corrugated metal, it achieves significant architectural impact with a minimal budget and embodied carbon footprint. As the gateway to CPI Island, it has become a social catalyst, drawing visitors and enhancing the district's vitality. The design, with its expansive openings and elevated platforms, physically and philosophically connects people to nature, perfectly reflecting Snowpeak's outdoor ethos and setting a benchmark for thoughtful, impactful adaptive reuse.
The design transforms a former villa showroom into a striking commercial landmark through a rigorous architectural strategy. The approach began by “peeling the skin” to expose the original concrete skeleton, establishing an honest material baseline. A new, unified facade of vertically articulated metal panels and textured cement plaster is then overlaid, rationalizing the building's irregular former silhouette into a rhythmic and bold street presence. A carefully composed elliptical annex, inspired by the site's contours, embraces the central lawn, creating a dynamic and layered form that responds sensitively to its context.
The reprogramming prioritizes flexibility and public engagement. The interior is reconfigured to support the retail needs of the Snowpeak brand, while a new signature staircase facilitates access to a multi-level experiential journey. The most significant functional addition is a rooftop plaza, which serves as an event stage and social hub, actively extending the building's utility beyond commerce. The layout encourages intuitive circulation, seamlessly connecting indoor retail spaces with outdoor terraces and the surrounding landscape, blurring the line between inside and out.
This project demonstrates a powerful narrative of sustainable revitalization. By retaining the primary structure and utilizing cost-effective, humble materials like corrugated metal, it achieves significant architectural impact with a minimal budget and embodied carbon footprint. As the gateway to CPI Island, it has become a social catalyst, drawing visitors and enhancing the district's vitality. The design, with its expansive openings and elevated platforms, physically and philosophically connects people to nature, perfectly reflecting Snowpeak's outdoor ethos and setting a benchmark for thoughtful, impactful adaptive reuse.
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