2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Zhou Wenqing Studio

Entrant Company

Zhou Wenqing

Category

Interior Design - Renovation 

Client's Name

SHANGTEX

Country / Region

China

Nestled by the Wenzaobang river course in the Baoshan District of Shanghai, near the mouth of the Wusong River, this project involves the transformation of a historic textile warehouse built in 1919. The warehouse is one of the buildings within the historic site of China's national textile industry from the beginning of the last century.

The renovation aims to create a personal studio that integrates living and working spaces. The completed structure spans three stories, encompassing approximately 700 square meters, with a terrace and garden. With a height of 13 meters, the building preserves its existing cement components of overhead crane runway structures, facade, and steel roof structure, honoring its industrial past.

The designer's vision emphasizes linking historical elements and contemporary living and workspace. Embracing the belief that "everything that exists has its reason," the design approach seeks to harmonize with the context, resulting in the rejuvenation of the building through a thorough understanding and utilization of its century-old features. The functional layout was meticulously crafted to align with the existing structure of the building. Notably, the existing cement components of overhead crane runway structures have been ingeniously repurposed as countertops in the living room, bedroom, toilet on the second floor, and the pathway to the terrace, creating wonderful visual effects.

A commitment to localization is reflected in the choice of materials and native plants, fostering environmental sustainability. Historical materials that complement the building's era have been sourced, including reclaimed beams from old warehouses along Suzhou Creek, which now form the flooring, wooden beams, and custom furnishings. The garden and terrace feature native plants cultivated with the expertise of local botanists, utilizing reclaimed crosstie and black travertine from a nearby industrial park, creating a vibrant habitat for bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.

Credits

Chief designer
Zhou Wenqing
Design team
Fu Qingyuan
Design team
Gu Keyan
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