Haiyan Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation
Firm LocationHangzhou, China
CompanyLYCS Architecture
Lead ArchitectRUAN Hao, Zhan Yuan
Design TeamRUAN Hao, Zhan Yuan; Yu Zhiqiang, Wang Wenguang, Jiang Yunjian, Jin Lin, Yuan Ran, Li Xu, Xu Yahui
ClientHaiyan County Urban Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd

The Haiyan Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum is a renewal project of the former Haiyan Electric Instrument Factory from the 1990s, covering 7,211 sqm. It combines exhibition, training, guesthouse, and commercial functions. The design applies a strategy of demolition, restoration, preservation, renewal, and integration—retaining the original industrial character while introducing ripple-patterned perforated aluminum panels to reframe the façade. The restored “Twin Pools Impression” and the newly integrated cultural corridor reconnect the site with the town’s rich heritage.