Located in Shuangxiang Village, Jinze Town, Shanghai, the Shuangxiang Rural Revitalization Laboratory by Archmixing integrates with the native landscape. The site includes a 6,000-sqm lotus pond to the east, ecological woodland to the north, and extensive farmland to the south.
The project revitalizes an old warehouse by incorporating agricultural greenhouse technology, creating a lightweight, transparent public corridor on the south side. This new space enhances the flow of the original building while providing areas for viewing, displaying, and social interaction. On the east waterfront side, the former steel plate warehouse is restructured to integrate the lotus pond landscape into the building through a large glass curtain wall. An equipment platform on the roof doubles as a visual landmark.
The project exemplifies the transformation of a typical Jiangnan water town village and stands as a demonstration and leading practice site for rural revitalization within the Shanghai Metropolitan Area. The transformation repurposes an old agricultural machinery warehouse into a rural workspace and community exchange station, incorporating multifunctional spaces for various activities. The renovation improves the surrounding environment, enhancing ecological conditions and promoting sustainable development.
The design features a light renovation of a 60m long, 9m wide agricultural machinery workshop, divided into three segments. A 3.7m wide transportation corridor along the southern side connects these segments, integrating the new construction with the original space. Utilizing agricultural greenhouse construction techniques, the designers created a lightweight, transparent corridor to optimize functional flow. This new space accommodates scenic viewing, exhibition displays, and outdoor seating while preserving the original structure and meeting new usage requirements.
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