BLUE Architecture Studio Transforms Historic Yangzhou District into Hotel Complex
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
BLUE Architecture Studio and the Urban Architecture Lab at Southeast University have transformed a cluster of historic buildings in Yangzhou's ancient center into the Jiangnan House Yangzhou Guangling hotel complex. The project is part of an urban renewal program in Guangling Ancient City that aims to revitalize historic districts while preserving cultural heritage. The design stitches together new and old structures, creating a cohesive hotel experience that respects the area's architectural history and traditional Chinese garden aesthetics.
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Named Jiangnan House Yangzhou Guangling, the project is one of several undertaken as part of an urban renewal program in Guangling Ancient City, which aims to...
The project is one of several undertaken as part of an urban renewal program in Guangling Ancient City...
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