Landscape-based Revitalization

Renovation of landscape and building in Dongxi Village, Zhengcheng

Undergraduate Thesis Project (Solo Project. 2013.3-2013.6)

Tutor: Juanyu Wu

  #Rural Renovation #Agritainment #Landscape Recycling #Natrual Material # Identification System

The aim of the design is to recycle the abandoned village and renovating the rural landscape including the buildings, alleys, drainage and waste. The whole area of the village is planned as a new holiday resort. It is new kind of entertainment called agritainment, for residents in cites around to have a weekend. The main process includes the research to analyze the site and lifestyles of the locals. I try to figure out the problems and the characteristic of the village, looking for the local elements to reuse, and find a new solution for renovate and reactive the “wilderness”.

Background Research and Site Analysis

Research on the Using of Bamboo (Left) and Renovation Strategies for the Site (Right)

Area Planning and Strategies

Renovation of the Main Courtyard

Renovation of the Houses

Renovation of the Entrance

Renovation of the Alleys