Dongjiao Village Rural Bus Station

The project is located at the entrance of Dongjiao Village in Yushan Island, Fuding City, Fujian Province, and involves the construction of a new rural bus station.

The bus station is a typical typological structure, primarily serving the functions of waiting, convergence, and identification. Users gather at this clearly marked point, collectively waiting in one space. To ensure that this waiting time is neither boring nor awkward between the two different groups, we aim to provide engaging content to pass the time. Given the limited space available, our focus is on the external natural environment, exploring the small yet captivating aspects of Dongjiao Fishing Village. Through various design techniques, we aim to gather these elements at the bus station, creating a dynamic point of interaction between people and the scenery.

The project introduces two dimensions through a static internal exhibition gallery and a dynamic natural landscape, showcasing the fishing village culture of Dongjiao Village to visitors. The internal exhibition gallery, operated by the local government, displays works such as photography, painting, and folk art created by local people, and serves as a platform for important events and information. Additionally, the project incorporates various visual translations and sightline guidance to bring scenes rich in fishing village characteristics—such as the winds by the sea, stones on the mountain, raised fishing nets, and the lighthouse across the shore—into the space, transforming it into a dynamic cultural experience venue.

The Dongjiao Village bus station represents our attempt at rural practice. We hope that this building type, which is functionally singular yet frequently appears in our lives, can encompass more functions and interests. While providing a comfortable experience for commuters, we aim to highlight the overlooked beauties in everyday life. A year after the project's completion, we are delighted to see villagers gathering and communicating here, ensuring that rural practice is not merely a fulfillment of the architect's aesthetic preferences and philanthropic mindset.