Community

Located on the outskirts of Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, the new Los Mangos Community Centre responds to the need for a neighborhood center to improve the quality of life in an urban area lacking in facilities and public spaces. The project aims to provide a range of facilities for the collective enjoyment of a community in the process of consolidation.

Uncertain Publicness – In the ever-changing urban structure, what kind of distance should architectural space and public nature face? 

Lakeside Services and Urban Branding. The Jinji Lake area in Suzhou Industrial Park is the core area where the park aims to create a new urban center for the future. The waterfront public space around Jinji Lake serves as the primary area for public activities, integrating the existing visitor center and buildings to establish a lakeside pavilion service system based on a 15-minute walking radius. This system is an important window for showcasing the urban brand. Each pavilion includes light commercial spaces, rest areas, restrooms, and more, ensuring comprehensive service coverage of the lakeside space. There are 11 pavilions around Jinji Lake, 5 newly built and 6 renovated.

Background. Old Houses by the River – Longnan Village has vast farmland, trees, and rivers winding north to south, presenting a natural pastoral scenery. The site is adjacent to the water, There was an old house in a dangerous state and an old sycamore tree that accompanied it from beginning to end. history and an office building that provides services for villagers, and create a new party and Public center in Longnan Village.

Extending， between the village and the field. Zhonghua Village, located in the southwest corner of the thriving metropolis of Shanghai, is undergoing subtle transformations. This village is anticipated to be infused with rows upon rows of newly constructed, high-quality community service buildings and public spaces. The Villager’s Cultural Activity Center, newly constructed on the former site of a rural primary school, is a significant driving force behind this revitalization program. Our design aims to reconnect the village, the fields, the villagers, and the legacy of this land, making the center key to revitalizing the village.

The Forest Clubhouse provides a peaceful retreat within the dense forest, overlooking an existing wetland, and houses a yoga studio, spa and community gathering space. The design blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings as the structure is set amongst the lush foliage of the forest, and incorporates elements that complement and enhance the surrounding environment.

Shwasam, denoting breath, is an endeavor to build a breathable structure that pulsates with life as it merges with the scenic surroundings of the site. The building is unassuming and camouflaged in the midtones that the tropical landscape affords. A passerby may casually stroll into the lush green surroundings of the farm, Greenara, and spot a structure that looks cozy and inviting.

The Kids’ Workshop House at St.Pauli in Hamburg is a place where children can playfully explore the world of crafts. As part of the restructuring of a park, it was given a new location.

The Linden Centre Shaxi Community Campus is nestled in a new national park in Shilong village, along a trail from the historic town of Shaxi in Yunnan, southwest China. It comprises community and cultural facilities, along with small visitor cabins for economic and cultural education purposes. The project is funded by the Development-Oriented Poverty Reduction Program for Rural China and managed by The Linden Centre.