08 / Design

Dacaishi Urban Renewal.

Urban renewal of the commercial area north of Dalian Railway Station.

Date
April – June 2024
Context
Dalian University of Technology / Academic project
Group project
Methods
Adaptive reuse, public-space design, commercial programming
Aerial visualisation of a renewed commercial district with connected public spaces in Dalian
Commercial district renewal / Dacaishi, Dalian

Reworking a district through public space

The proposal renews the Dacaishi commercial area while retaining its cultural memory. The framework of Shuangxing Commodity City is adapted, and the surrounding urban fabric is reorganised through an interconnected system of streets, passages and public spaces.

Five thematic experiences guide the commercial programme: relaxation, nature, immersion, social interaction, and identity expression. Flexible layouts, large steps and connecting corridors support different patterns of occupation throughout the day and evening.

Project documentation

05 PLATES
Site context, public-space types and renewal strategy
01 / Site context, public-space types and renewal strategyView full size ↗
Master plan, ground-floor programme and sectorisation
02 / Master plan, ground-floor programme and sectorisationView full size ↗
Upper-floor plans and connecting public spaces
03 / Upper-floor plans and connecting public spacesView full size ↗
Daytime and evening street conditions
04 / Daytime and evening street conditionsView full size ↗
Sectional axonometric and 1:400 physical model
05 / Sectional axonometric and 1:400 physical modelView full size ↗