YIXIN LIN
Email: lyx18006841907@163.com
Selected works 2022-2024
Application for MArch Urban Design
Application number: 25077953
PORT FO LIO
I have always believed that architecture is more than just physical structures, its role extends to shaping our cities, changing and developing them over time. The ability of architecture and urban design to propel social development became apparent to me early on. From its roots, people regard architecture as a matter of construction, however, I believe architecture is also a magnifier for environmental factors, a voice for marginalized groups suffering from inequal distribution of resources, and a solution for related societal issues. With the right planning, architecture, along with other related fields, could compose efficient spaces that not only impact individuals but also influence larger communities, society, and even entire populations.
Football Youth Training School
Individual Work, Qingdao, China
"Museum" Without Walls
Historic District Renovation Collaborative Work, Shaoxing, China
The Call Of Times
China Scar Literature Museum
China
Relink, Reinvigorate
Conversion Of Old Factory Collaborative Work, Shaoxing, China
The Mirror Of Life
Artist's Residence Individual Work, Dresden, Germany
Surging The Tides • Permeating The City
Football Connects Lives 01
Location: Shibei, Qingdao, Shandong, China
Academic/Individual Work
From April 2024 to July 2024
Tutor: Jinrui Zhang (jinrui.zhang@yale.edu)
At present, Chinese football is still facing challenges in many areas, and the distribution of football resources is very uneven. Among them, the overall construction of youth training and youth football is relatively weak, the facilities are not perfect, the methods and systems are not scientific enough, and the growth path and career development opportunities for young players are limited, and other problems are particularly obvious.
In order to alleviate the problems of uneven distribution of resources and weak youth training, the design of this project focuses on breaking the boundaries between traditional training and daily life, integrating elements of life and promoting the all-round development of young people. Students on campus can not only train on the football field but also improve themselves through a lifestyle-oriented approach. In addition to the traditional flat buildings, teaching and office spaces, this project introduces innovative features such as vertical football pitches accessible to the public, multifunctional stands, and a football honors gallery. The various buildings are interconnected by air corridors, forming a cohesive and functional campus that invites the public to engage with and imagine football, immersing them in the emotional connection that the sport fosters.
This project provides an ideal training environment for young people, encouraging their passion for and continued participation in football through enjoyable, life-like training experiences. Moreover, it aims to raise public awareness of football and inspire more individuals to engage with the sport
New Football Youth Training School
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Professional Football Clubs in Qingdao
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Located in the former Qingdao Sports Training Centre, the project is surrounded by a number of primary and secondary schools and athletes' flats. Situated at a crossroads, it attracts more visibility and attention, making it an appealing destination for citizens and youth who will be eager to explore this new football youth training facility.
Site Analysis
Facility Problems
Traditional sports schools have old facilities, poor quality turf pitches and no infrastructure for football training.
As the renowned "City of Football," Qingdao boasts a rich football history and culture, having produced numerous famous international players. Football holds a special place in the hearts of Qingdao's residents, and many young people are drawn to the sport, choosing it as their passion.
Football Culture in Qingdao
Transportation Problems
Travelling to and from sports and cultural schools can be timeconsuming and physically and mentally exhausting for young people.
Accommodation Problems
Living at home would be too far away from school, and living in the school's multi-occupancy dormitory may result in a poor night's rest.
Educational Concept Problems
Chinese parents prefer their children to study seriously and there is no need to spend too much time on extracurricular activities.
Problems in the Development of Youth Football
This is the home ground of Qingdao Hainiu, who witnessed the rise of Qingdao football.
This
highest level of sports training teams in Qingdao are trained.
home of Qingdao Red Lions in the Central League. It
large
sports venue in Qingdao.
Qingdao Sports Training Centre
Qingdao Youth Stadium
Qingdao Tiantai Stadium
Qingdao Guoxin Stadium
Aerial View of the Air Corridor
Flexible Stadium "Stands"
Traditional Stadium Stands
Jogging:70s
13.Table
14.Futsal
15.Air
Louis is 14 years old and is a student at this football youth school. We will show from his point of view how the students have a full and happy day here both learning and developing their football skills.
LINE Ⅰ: Dormitory to Cafeteria Having Breakfast Timeline: 8:00-8:30 LINE Ⅱ: Cafeteria to Classroom 1 Attending Class Timeline: 8:30-9:10 LINE Ⅲ: Classroom 1 to Classroom 2 Attending Class Timeline: 9:10-9:50
LINE Ⅳ: Classroom 2 to Reading room Reading and Learning Timeline: 9:50-11:00
LINE Ⅴ: Reading room to Gym Physical Training Timeline: 11:00-12:00
LINE Ⅵ: Gym to Cafeteria Having Lunch and Relaxing Timeline: 12:00-15:00
LINE Ⅶ: Cafeteria to Football field Outdoor Soccer Training Timeline: 15:00-18:00
LINE Ⅷ: Soccer field to Café Having Dinner & Relaxing Timeline: 18:00-19:30
LINE Ⅸ: Café to Futsal stadium Futsal Training Timeline: 19:30-21:00
LINE Ⅹ: Futsal stadium to Dormitory Relaxing and Sleeping Timeline: 21:00-8:00
1.Single room apartment
2.Double room apartment
3.Cafeteria
4.Teaching building
5.Business and culture complex
6.Football culture complex
7.Mini training football pitch
8.Training centre
9.Eleven-a-side football pitch
10.Vertical futsal stadium
The accommodation in the apartment is divided into single and double rooms, allowing young residents of different ages to choose according to their needs.
In addition, the apartment is equipped with various communal spaces, such as a dining room, activity room, gym, laundry room, and rooftop garden, providing convenience and a homely atmosphere for the youth residents' campus life.
Apartment
Outdoor Space of the Centre
Rotating Stairs
Dormitory Balconies
In addition to daily football training, the young residents also attend cultural courses. However, unlike traditional academic subjects, these courses include football specializations such as fitness, tactics, and skills. These subjects are designed to enhance the youngsters' football intelligence and are directly applied in their training sessions.
From the Apartment to the Teaching Buildings
Greenery Outside the Windows
Air Corridor of the Teaching Buildings
Business and Cultural Complex
Entrance Air Corridor Shop Corner
The Business and cultural complex breaks down the boundaries between the campus and the public. Whether they are eating, visiting or playing sports, members of the public will also be able to access the Business and Cultural Complex at specific times. The youngsters will not be completely enclosed within the campus, but will have more freedom in their daily activities.
Vertical Futsal Stadium
Roof Level Futsal Pitch
Stairs and Ramps
Vertical futsal stadium provides more training space and a better training environment for the campus, and can be used to start training in batches according to the age of the youngsters. Towering staircases and ramps can also be used as part of the training to build up youngsters' fitness.
Vertical Pitch Section Model
Second Level Futsal Pitch
Stairs and Ramps Section of Apartment
Roof Level Futsal Pitch
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A "Museum" Without Walls
Historic District Renovation
Location: Yuecheng, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Academic/Collaborative Work
Teammate: Bingye Chen, Qingyun Zhang
Contribute to the 50% Design, 80% Modeling & 50% Drawing
From July 2022 to September 2022
Tutor: Pan Yu (py@zjc.zjut.edu.cn)
The site of the project is located at the southern foot of Fushan Mountain in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, and its history can be traced back to the founding of the city by King Goujian of Yue, making it an important historical neighbourhood in Shaoxing. Its splendid history and urban culture are integrated into the community's texture and characteristic expression, reflecting a very distinct Shaoxing urban personality.
The design of this project focuses on how to use bamboo, a Chinese material, in the renovation of historic buildings. Firstly, I was inspired by the 24 traditional Chinese seasons, from which I selected four of the four seasons. Then, based on the spatial characteristics of the four different nodes of the site, and taking into account the traditional customs of the four seasons, I designed public spaces that can be used by tourists and residents together, so that these four public spaces can bring out the charms of the traditional customs in the different seasons. All renovations adhere to principles of detachability and sustainability, while fully respecting the historical lineage of the site, offering a forward-thinking approach to the preservation and renewal of historic buildings for the future.
Shaoxing is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River and one of the first batch of historical and cultural cities in China, preserving many historical and cultural relics and known as a museum without walls.
With the introduction of Western culture and changes in the social situation,a large number of public buildings combining the East and West emerged.
Qing Dynasty (1644 —1912)
Site Analysis
No. 10 Taiping Lane, a historic building in Shaoxing, is shared by three families. Due to its age, the building has suffered significant damage and is in a state of disrepair.
The function of the school has been replaced by a communtiy hospital, and the building has been completey renovated, making it difficult to see the historcial appearance of building.
The key cultural heritage units, the original three Sun house, later changed to the ancestral temple. The main body of the building adpots the three eaves structure.
Significant changes in social class and family structure have occurred, and new forms and combinations of architectual monoliths have emerged.
Ming Dynasty (1368 —1644)
The commercial economy began to flourish, bazaar forms bgan to appear, and building layouts became more flexible and complex.
Song Dynasty (960 —1279)
Built during the Spring and Autumn period, rebuilt in the Song dynasty, Shaoxing City, the key cultural heritage unit is built in memory of King Goujian of the Yue dynasty.
Founded in 1992, the museum houses a collection of more than 18,300 items (groups) of Shaoxing cultural relics, spanning various historical periods.
The market continues to operate as a bustling marketplace, with shops offering a wide range of food and daily necessities every morning
The city was well laid out, with palaces, gates and other buildings as symbols of kingship.
and Autumn Period (770—476BC)
Types of Historic Architectures in the Same Period
Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Water town Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage Famous writer
Fushan park
Yuewang terrace
Yuewang Terrace
Shaoxing museum
Shaoxing Museum
dynasty residence
Dynasty Residence Ming dynasty residence
Ming Dynasty Residence
dynasty school
Dynasty School
dynasty bazaar
Dynasty Bazaar
1.Transport party 2.Hutch 3.Mountain and hills
1.Storyteller 2.sedan chair 3.Transport party 4.Tax bureau
1.Pharmacy 2.Whaf 3.Jewelry store
1.Mobile shops 2.marina
Equinox
The spring equinox, one of the twenty-four solar terms, is the fourth solar terms in spring. At this time of the year, everything revives, and Chinese folk have activities such as kite flying, trekking and exercising. It is also the season when children return to school in the spring.
Beginning Of Summer
The beginning of summer, the seventh of the twenty-four solar terms, the first solar term of summer, is also an important festival marking the entry of everything into the peak season of growth. At this time of the year, the Chinese folk have organised fairs, summer ceremonies, egg fights and other customs.
Frost's Descent, the eighteenth of the twenty-four solar terms, marks the end of the autumn season. Folk customs during this time include admiring the full moon, eating persimmons, climbing mountains, and other traditional activities.
The Beginning Of Spring
The Beginning of Spring, the first of the twenty-four solar terms, occurs close to the Spring Festival. During this time, traditional Chinese customs include lion dances, setting off firecrackers, posting Spring Festival couplets, and hanging lanterns.
Engineered bamboo Engineered bamboo Public square
Engineered bamboo
Engineered bamboo Promenade Promenade
Forest's Descent
Since it's the spring equinox, perhaps we could enjoy a picnic in the square or get some exercise outdoors.
The Beginning Of Summer
At the beginning of summer ,there is a summer market in the streets and I am doing some preparations and then going to sell my crops in the streets.
Spring Equinox
I like to go hiking with the old boys during the forest's descent and also enjoy chrysanthemums on the road.
The Beginning Of Spring
Although it's already the beginning of spring, it's still a good idea to dress warmly when heading out. There's a lion dance to enjoy, so make sure not to wander too far.
Forest's Descent
Throughout the four seasons, both visitors and residents of the Yuewangcheng Historical District have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unique charm of various cultural and historical activities, each closely linked to the daily lives and traditions of the community. These activities take place at key historical sites throughout the district, offering a deeper connection to the area's rich heritage. Our goal is to revitalize the Yuewangcheng Historical District by preserving and respecting its traditional customs and historical landmarks, ensuring that the district’s cultural legacy is both honored and brought to life for future generations.
The Beginning Of Spring Spring Equinox
The Beginning Of Summer Forest's Descent
The Different Experiences of Four Festivals
The
Location: Tiexi, Anshan, Liaoning, China
Academic/Individual Work
From January 2024 to April 2024
Tutor: Jinrui Zhang (jinrui.zhang@yale.edu)
The Long Season takes us back to the northeast of China in the 1990s and early 2000s. At that time, northeast China was the real heavy industry base of the new China, and big factories like ‘Hualin’ were everywhere in northeast China. Inside each of these factories was the youth and glory of the people of northeast China.
However, all these beautiful scenes were built on the basis of the planned economy. Under the planned system, the state gives instructions to the factories, and the factories then assign the tasks to the heads of the workers, and the whole process is more like an efficiently functioning machine, step by step, and orderly. But the development of the market economy has broken this order.After the reform and opening up, the big factories in Northeast China continued to move forward according to the established inertia. With the adjustment of national policy, the market is dominated by heavy industry-led factories in the market environment of the rapid decline. Enterprises transformed or closed down, workers were laid off, and under great pressure to survive, those with skills went to the south to re-establish their businesses, and most of them could only run small businesses. The decay of this old industrial area and the ups and downs of the fortunes of the little people in the transition of the times have been written into a literary work known as the northeast China scars lterature.
This project is adjacent to a factory in the northeast China heavy industrial base, and serves as a museum of northeast scars literature documenting the process of the northeast's heavy industry's transformation from prosperity to decline, and then to its current economic recovery. The northeast scars literature has been transformed from a text into an architectural space, allowing people to experience the changes in the northeast China heavy industry over the past decades, and to remember the past while moving forward.
Northeast China Scar Literature Museum
Call Of Times
Japanese invasion
Armaments were upgraded
Scar Literature of Northeast China is set against the backdrop of the wave of layoffs in Northeast China caused by the changes in the economic system in the early years of reform and opening up, and records the withering away of the old industrial zones, and the ups and downs of the fortunes of the little people and families in the transition of the times again.
Site Neighbourhood Analysis
Set against the backdrop of a wave of worker layoffs in the 1990s, the drama Long Season follows the tragic experiences of ordinary workers and ordinary families in northeast China, who still pin their hopes on the factories, but the factories have abandoned them.
Industrial History & Scar Literature about Industry in 1990s
Anshan is also the steel capital, an important steel industry base in China. The project is located near the Anshan iron & steel group industrial park, where it has witnessed the rise and fall of heavy industry in the Northeast China. The project takes people to these turbulent times through a storytelling flow of spaces.
development of heavy industry.
Anshan martyrs' hill park
Anshan railway station
Wuyi overpass
Anshan steel memory theme park
Anshan Steel Group industrial park
Anshan Steel Group industrial park
Victory square
Jade Buddha Mountain scenic spot
Industry took shape 1. Return to people
National support
Shine brightly
1. Sustained effort 2. Reform and open to the world
outlooks
Confused Teenagers Broken Adults
1. Enterprise reformed
2. Reduction of factories
3. Layoofs of workers
Outdoor Staircase Leading to the Lecture Theatre
Opposite the Museum
The thin red layer of weathered perforated steel sheets wraps around the museum's concrete façade, lending the building a more industrial, vintage appearance. This not only enhances the museum's exterior but also adds an element of intrigue and mystery.
Third Floor Outdoor Platform
Punching Steel Plate Construction
1.Aluminium veneer
2.Levelling steel frame
3.M8 expansion bolts
4.Sealant
5.Finished Aluminium Clip
6.Galvanised steel angle
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section C-C
Relink, Reinvigorate
Conversion Of Old Factory
Location: Huangshan South village, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Academic/Collaborative Work
Teammate: Bingye Chen
Contribute to the 80% Design, 90% Modeling & 60% Drawing
From February 2022 to April 2022
Tutor: Lifei Huang (yingehai@163.com)
Due to the gradual relocation of Shaoxing's textile industry to Vietnam, the original function of the textile factory in the center of Huangshan South Village has diminished, leaving over 40% of the factory space unused.
However, as a small village with deep cultural heritage and a large population, Huangshan South village needs a space as a carrier to meet the needs of the population and cultural dissemination, and the unused textile factory is undoubtedly the best object for renovation.
The design of this project focuses on how to place the villagers' society and life into the original factory structure. My approach is to start from the functional needs of the village users, and then through the platform corridor and linear spatial elements, the connection between the various functions of the space is made closer, which increases the diversified exchanges between different groups of people, and thus rejuvenates the spatial vitality of the unused and abandoned factory building. This will revitalise the unused abandoned factory building and create a diversified architectural space for learning, communication, leisure and office.
The site is located in an unused factory in the village of Huangshan South, a sub-district of Luojiang New District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, which used to function as a sub-factory of a large textile head company. But in recent years, with the takeover of the head office, more than 40 per cent of the area of the sub-factory in Huangshan South village is unused, and there are unfulfilled needs for the people who live in the village.
The Industrial Heritage of Huangshan South Village
Zhejiang Qingmao textile printing and dyeing company
company in Huangshan South village
Dayuan village Shadiyang village
Damiaoqian village
Huangshan South village
Zhejiang Qingmao textile printing and dyeing compny
Doumen village
Zhuchu village Qilijiang village
Shantou village
Lijiabu village Baziqiao village
Xiafangqian village
Shaoxing North station
Original Site
Retention of modeling and structural special status buildings and demolition of unused waste buildings.
Relink
Create different forms of platforms to enrich the spaces and establish connections bewteen functions.
Establish the Axis
Establishment of the traffic and landscape axes based on site characteristics.
Place Functions
Integrate architectural functions according to the needs of the local people and the cultural identity of the village.
1.Divide the building into symmetrical spaces
1.Adding floor plates to divide the building into two levels
1.Put the box space into the large-scale spaces
2.Design interior through-height spaces
2.Establish the through-height spaces
2.Enrich the functionality by splitting box with floor plates
3.Design the internal height differences and platforms
3.Lay out the interior exhibition spaces
3.Design the outdoor terrace
4.Incorporate
4.Placevertical traffic in the through-height spaces
4.Incorporate vertical transport links Exploded
vertical traffic
The
Mirror Of Life
Artist's Residence
Location: Dresden, Germany
Academic/Individual Work
From July 2024 to September 2024
Tutor: Jinrui Zhang (jinrui.zhang@yale.edu)
Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) was one of the most significant landscape painters of the German Romantic period. He transcended the conventional boundaries of traditional landscape painting by creating works that fused religious and modern themes, marking a profound shift in the genre. His landscapes were not merely depictions of nature, but powerful expressions of spirituality. Friedrich was the first to elevate landscape painting to a spiritual dimension. However, during his lifetime, he was largely outside the mainstream art world, and his few followers did not fully embrace his style. After his death, his work quickly faded into obscurity. It was not until the late 20th century that Friedrich was recognized as a pivotal figure in the German Romantic movement, gaining significant international recognition.
Friedrich’s unique spiritual quality, as well as the ethos of German Romantic art, is closely linked to the natural environment, family background, social conditions, and cultural traditions of his time. The style, function, and layout of a residence are often influenced by the psychological and behavioral factors of its inhabitants, leading to changes. In this project, based on Friedrich’s life journey and psychological development, I have divided his life into four stages. The changes in his residences across these stages reflect shifts in his artistic style and mental state. Accordingly, I have designed the spaces and functions of his homes to align with his evolving needs and psychological transitions during each phase.
Friedrich’s work reflects a deep contemplation, experience, and connection with nature. In many ways, his house can be seen as a material embodiment of the spiritual essence of his paintings.
Skylights in the living room and staircase space are designed to brightenthe ambiance of the house.
The skylight design in the toilet allows for an abundance of natural light and fresh air.
The terraces not only enrich the form of the building, but also for a more intimate contact with nature at home.
The presence of courtyards is like an invasion of the nature into the house, but also brings a refreshing view to the house.
The enlarged family church acts as a spiritual anchor to keep the young Friedrich progressing and overcoming childhood shadows.
Friedrich's four relatives passed away one after another since he was seven years old, bringing psychological trauma to Friedrich.
Friedrich's family was rich, especially durning the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
The times made his paintings unacceptable again. With the sudden death of friend, Friedrich decided to live in seclusion.
His work was recoghised and he became famous through his innovative painting ideas.
Four Stages of Friedrich's
Friedrich was unfortunate to suffer a debilitating stroke, which led to the installation of a long ramp in place of the staircase.
Friedrich's heart is even more closed. Only this staircase, hidden behind a wardrobe, leeds to his hidden drawing room.
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The Four Stages of Friedrich's Residence
The residence is situated in the countryside near Dresden, Germany, where Friedrich spent much of his life. The four stages of his life are separated from the surrounding landscape by woods, each stage standing like a sculptural monument—mysterious and silent.
Stairs
Toilet Skylights
Revolving Door Family Chapel
Revolving door acts as a barrier, blocking the view of bedroom of a deceased loved one.
Courtyard
Terraces
First Floor Plan
Stage Ⅰ
This stage of the home is fully functional, featuring bedrooms for the extended family, as well as a spacious living room and dining room with airy casement windows and floor-to-ceiling bay windows. The living room also serves as a drawing room for Friedrich to paint.
Stage Ⅱ
This stage of the home evolves from the previous stage with the consequent closing of skylights and a more sombre atmosphere. Because of the reduction of bedrooms and their less frequent use, a larger family church and hidden bedrooms emerged. The chapel exists as a spiritual pillar of the family; the hidden bedroom alludes to Friedrich's inner childhood shadows, and implies thoughts of family members who have passed away.
1.Living room
2.Open kitchen
3.Dining room
4.Bedroom
5.Master bedroom
6.Hidden bedroom
7.Cloakroom
8.Drawing room
9.Toilet
10.Family chapel
11.Outdoor platform
12.Rooftop garden
Second Floor Plan
Ⅲ
Second Floor Plan
The shape of the house at this stage is as dislocated and interspersed as Friedrich's heart, with a sense of release from the past and a sense of unease about the future. The function of the house also shifts, as Friedrich's inner shadow fades away, freeing him from his perennial loneliness. The natural environment, like the content of his paintings, intrudes even further into the house.
Section B-B
The house in this phase is drastically reduced in size, retaining only essential spaces such as reception rooms, bedrooms and hidden drawing rooms, with long ramps and outdoor corridors becoming the main transport spaces. The residence is almost invaded by the natural environment, blending into it, with an overall atmosphere of sadness and gloom.
Axonometric View
Stage Ⅰ—Entrance Stage Ⅱ—Spiritual Prop
Stage Ⅲ—Studio's Entrance
Stage Ⅳ—Backard
Surging The Tides • Permeating The City
Hangzhou Bay Urban Design
Location: Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Academic/Collaborative Work
Teammate: Bingye Chen, Zhuoyin Wu, Qingyun Zhang
Contribute to the 25% Desgin & 80% Modeling
From June 2022 to September 2022
Tutor: Pan Yu (py@zjc.zjut.edu.cn)
Inspired by the famous tidal phenomenon of Hangzhou Bay, we propose four urban scenarios for the future expansion of Hangzhou Bay New Town, a rapidly developing area. Our approach emphasizes the evolving relationship between urban space and nature at each stage, modeling both the physical transformations of the urban landscape and the mental well-being of its residents. By layering changes in the built environment and natural surroundings, we aim to symbolize the psychological shifts of the population and the complex dynamics of urban growth. Ultimately, this exploration seeks to envision the ideal balance of physical and mental health as people navigate different stages of high-density urban expansion.
Green and aerobic
Wetlands, green spaces and water
Multi-layered wetland landscape
Infiltration of water
Convenient and comfortable
Carriageways, footpaths and landscaped walkways
Diverse walking paths
Multi-level road hierarchy
Utility
Vitality and interaction
Kindergartens, hospitals, commercials and markets
Multi-Type
Matching different types of commuities
Intermodular transport
Community Mobility Habitat
Green and healthy
Complex communities for diverse populations
Reaching out to different types of communities
Multi-level community internal
Transformation of traditional industries to new industires.
Intelligent industry as a leading industry in the region.
Wetlands are encroachxed upon by rapidly growing cities.
Continuous development of high-tech industry and complete transformation of intelligent industry.
The construction of an ideal wetland city, coexisting with people and entering human living spaces.
Industrial transformation has been largely completed.
In relative balance with the city.
Purification industry, subsistence morden three-dimensional farming.