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Project Information

RE-798 Art Zone Reconstruction Plan 3.0

Advisor Prof. Hao Long, and Asso.Prof. Zuo Li

Team Work with Yi Ren and Zhuoyin Li

2021 Spring, Beijing

Introduction

[1] Urban Condition in the Field - Deconstruct the Evolution of 798 Art Zone

The project explores the evolution and transformation of 798 from an industrial factory to an art zone. Through analyzing the historical development, three distinct eras can be identified:

ERA 1.0 - FACTORY The original industrial era focused on production and community building:

Production Training
Political Consolidation
Part-time Learning
Exercising
Working in Factories
Social Activities

ERA 2.0 - ART ZONE The transformation into an art district brought new spatial and functional changes:

Artist Studios
Galleries
Exhibition Spaces
Cultural Events
Creative Industries

ERA 3.0 - MIX The future vision aims to create a balanced integration:

Art-Industry Fusion
Multi-functional Spaces
Community Engagement
Cultural Heritage Preservation

[2] Spatial Strategy - Reconstruct Art Zone through Media Architecture

The reconstruction strategy focuses on creating a new spatial typology that combines:

Space Replacement
- Identifying key intervention points
- Preserving industrial heritage
- Creating new cultural spaces
Structure Rationalization
- Reinforcing existing structures
- Adapting industrial spaces
- Integrating new architectural elements
Overlaid Space Generation
- Creating multi-layered experiences
- Connecting different functional zones
- Establishing circulation networks
Block Space Generation
- Developing distinct spatial clusters
- Forming cultural corridors
- Building community nodes

The design incorporates three major components:

Art Public Space: Integration of art and public activities
New Media Art Center: Contemporary exhibition spaces
Industrial Art Park: Preservation of industrial heritage