{"id":11653,"date":"2025-06-16T17:32:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/nerihu-transform-chinese-chemical-research-center-into-corten-clad-cultural-hub\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T17:32:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:32:49","slug":"nerihu-transform-chinese-chemical-research-center-into-corten-clad-cultural-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/nerihu-transform-chinese-chemical-research-center-into-corten-clad-cultural-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"neri&amp;hu transform chinese chemical research center into corten-clad cultural hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">The Yard by Neri&amp;Hu Revitalizes Industrial Compound in Dalian<\/h2>\n<p>\nShanghai-based architecture studio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/neri-hu\/\"><strong>Neri&amp;Hu<\/strong><\/a> has completed The Yard, a cultural and commercial transformation project in central Dalian, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/chinese-architecture\/\"><strong>China<\/strong><\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/renovation-architecture-and-design\/\"><strong>Repurposing<\/strong> <\/a>a 40-year-old chemical research facility, the project converts six existing structures \u2014 formerly used as offices, warehouses, and dormitories \u2014 into a dynamic mixed-use destination. Located near university campuses and technology parks, The Yard introduces new public amenities including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/museums-galleries\/\"><strong>galleries<\/strong><\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/library-architecture-and-design\/\"><strong>library<\/strong><\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/cinemas\/\"><strong>cinema<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/retail-interiors\/\"><strong>retail<\/strong><\/a>, fostering cultural and academic engagement.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Dalian Cultural Center: Adaptive Reuse and Urban Renewal<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe project centers around adaptive reuse, retaining the original U-shaped configuration of the buildings while introducing a cohesive design language. The formerly inward-facing complex, once anchored by a large parking lot, is now framed by an enclosed courtyard. Neri&amp;Hu introduced a system of walls, screens, and canopies that reorients the site towards community use, reinforcing its potential as a social and cultural hub.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Contemporary Layering and Chinese Garden Influence<\/h2>\n<p>\nDrawing inspiration from the spatial sequencing of Chinese gardens, Neri&amp;Hu emphasized the site\u2019s hidden, introspective character. A continuous architectural envelope creates a semi-private courtyard, wrapping the central plaza with layered screens and architectural interventions. A large rock feature anchors the space, contributing to its contemplative ambiance and offering visual respite from the surrounding cityscape.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Material Strategy: Industrial Memory and Textural Contrast<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe design features a restrained material palette that complements the site\u2019s industrial history. Corten steel, chosen for its evolving patina and industrial connotation, acts as a primary surface material. Interior spaces explore the juxtaposition between new and old\u2014smooth plaster surfaces meet exposed brick and structural components, creating a dialogue that honors the site\u2019s past while embracing its new cultural identity.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/nerihu-chinese-chemical-research-center-corten-clad-cultural-hub-dalian-yard-06-16-2025\/\">neri&amp;hu transform chinese chemical research center into corten-clad cultural hub<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Yard by Neri&amp;Hu Revitalizes Industrial Compound in Dalian Shanghai-based architecture studio Neri&amp;Hu has completed The Yard, a cultural and commercial transformation project in central Dalian, China. 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