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Carpenter space
A Landmark for the Community Inspired by Ancient Chinese Architect Lu Ban
The Carpenter Space captures the essence of traditional woodworking techniques and reimagines them within a contemporary playground of creativity and enjoyment. Located in the heart of Hangzhou, China, this project channels the legacy of Lu Ban, the revered father of Chinese architecture and master inventor.
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The masterplan is designed with a strong visual impact, featuring a layout that is a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Chinese character for wood (木). This symbolic design pays homage to the rich cultural heritage that informs the project, embedding tradition into the very fabric of the space.
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Central to the Carpenter Space is a striking play structure inspired by Lu Ban’s famous woodworking lock, reimagined as a three-story building. This dynamic structure invites users to explore and engage, offering a unique spatial experience that blends play with the artistry of traditional craftsmanship. Surrounding the main structure are vibrant play elements, including towering slides, soaring swings, and whimsical merry-go-rounds, all set within a lively and engaging environment.
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The design honors Lu Ban’s craftsmanship with play equipment and architectural features that reflect his timeless techniques. Each play structure and shading element is inspired by different tools and locks created by Lu Ban, transforming the space into a hands-on learning experience. As users interact with the various elements, they are introduced to the possibilities and ingenuity of this master, learning through both play and observation.
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The Carpenter Space seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, creating a setting where historical craftsmanship meets contemporary creativity. This immersive experience celebrates Lu Ban’s artistry and the enduring legacy of Chinese woodworking, offering visitors a chance to explore, learn, and connect with a rich cultural heritage.
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CREDITS
PROJECT NAME: Carpenter Space
DESIGN: 100 Architects (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
DESIGN TEAM: Marcial Jesús, Javier González, Mónica Páez, Lara Broglio, Ponyo Zhao, Keith Gong, Cosima Jiang, Michelle Aldora, Jango Zhang & Yuntong Liu.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM: Matias Hernandez, Jenny Fan & Eva Jiang
CLIENT: Jiangong Xiangshanguoji
SIZE: 2700 m2
STATUS: Unbuilt
LOCATION: Changsha, China
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What is a neighborhood intervention?
This is the medium-scale type of intervention that takes place in the public realm of a city, related to the altering of a portion of a neighborhood. A type of intervention of such magnitude and notoriety impacts not only the immediate surrounding urban environment but rather the urban dynamics of a whole neighborhood, becoming an urban landmark and a local attractor of social interactions in a given neighborhood.
The main objective of this typology is to trigger massive public interest in the place through a strong visual impact and injection of activities, encouraging the increase of high public influx and establishing an urban landmark that can cultivate important human dynamics and boost commercial activity. These phenomena are achieved through the creation of spaces for leisure, entertainment, play and collective joy, catalyzing important social interactions throughout the neighborhood.
This topology of intervention, normally is used by real state developers to bring fresh and unique ideas to the public realm of their urban developments, which contributes to stand out in the market, establishing a distinct brand identity through innovative, and user-oriented design solutions that enhance the quality of life and thus, the appeal and value in the eyes of potential buyers or tenants, increasing the marketability of the project and potentially leading to higher property values, rental rates and ultimately faster sell out. This interventions maximize the value of the entire neighborhood.
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