Zhongshan Guesthouse

The historic Middle Huaihai Road in Shanghai is comparable to New York's Fifth Avenue. Hidden within an obscure ally on Middle Huaihai Road is the Zhongshan Guesthouse that Dr. Sun Yat-sen stayed in. He stayed here on 25 December 1911, just before he left for Nanking to become the first President of China, where he set up a Provisional Government and met with dignitaries and journalists from all walks of life. Thus, because of the many historical events that once occurred in the Zhongshan Guesthouse, it became witness to the first republican government in Chinese history.Due to the special characteristics of historically-preserved buildings, this was a more challenging project than ordinary construction projects in all aspects. By having the architecture and landscape design working seamlessly together, the purpose of Urban Renewal is highlighted as it gives new life to these historically important landmark buildings, not only to construct internet influencer check-in points, but it also allows the space to be used suitably for public welfare and historical cultural attributes.The restoration and renovation of the courtyard of the historic Zhongshan Guesthouse in Shanghai, is based on its own originally quiet and introspective environment and is a way to bring out the historical traces of the building itself. Landscape layouts for the Oriental Courtyard, the Big Lawn, and the Wilderness Garden cleverly incorporate three stone lanterns, three Yoshino cherry blossoms, and three Osmanthus fragrans in a metaphorical design that echoes the memory of Dr Sun Yat-sen's great mind.