ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN | LIFE & STYLE
LIFE & STYLE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
NATURALLY BUILT
Reimagining a Bamboo Craft Village in Sichuan in Its Own Elements Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos courtesy of the architects
Visitors enter the village via the Tourist Center, which features brick walls and a series of wooden roofs. The two-story building houses a service center, souvenir shops and exhibition halls dedicated to traditional handicrafts on the ground level, while private offices occupy the upper floor.
InBamboo serves as the village’s community center and a gathering place for its residents, visitors and craftsmen. The bungalows are divided into two circular sections: living room and a recreation area. The private courtyard at the center of the bungalow brings in some natural light to brighten up the space. Project name: Daoming Bamboo Craft Village Location: Chongzhou, Sichuan Design company: Shanghai Archi-Union Architecture Design The brief: Located in Daoming county of Chongzhou, Sichuan, the Bamboo Craft Village is a rural community dedicated to preserving the age-old craft of bamboo weaving. After visiting the area to get a better understanding of its landscape and the daily lives of its residents, architects from Shanghai Archi-Union created several modern buildings that reflect elements from the village’s natural surroundings, cultural heritage and lifestyle to offer a comprehensive infrastructural upgrade for the entire neighborhood. Shaped like an infinity symbol, the InBamboo building is the centerpiece of the whole project. Underneath the interweaving roof, visitors will find several indoor and outdoor communal spaces featuring plenty of wood and steel, including two private courtyards in the center of the structure. 24 | GZ | AUGUST 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM
Mirroring the infinity symbol-shaped design of InBamboo, Zhuyi Bed and Breakfast is comprised of eight standalone traditional bungalows, all given a modern upgrade to cater to the needs of modern travelers. WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | AUGUST 2018 | GZ | 25