[General Research Institute Of Architecture & Planning Design Co., Ltd, Chongqing University(CQUD); Faculty of Architecture & Urban Planning, Chongqing University(CQU) - From an Isolated Historical Fortress to a Shared Community Hub - COVER IMG] From an Isolated Historical Fortress to a Shared Community Hub

From an Isolated Historical Fortress to a Shared Community Hub

PrizeHonorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Urban Design
Firm LocationChongqing , China
Project locationCuiyun, Yubei District, Chongqing, China
CompanyGeneral Research Institute Of Architecture & Planning Design Co., Ltd, Chongqing University(CQUD); Faculty of Architecture & Urban Planning, Chongqing University(CQU)
Lead ArchitectYANG Zhen
Design TeamCAI Zhen, SUN Yike, HOU Jue, CAO Ying, CHEN Yiwen, YAO Yao, YUAN Liang, ZHANG Liyuan, LIU Yuxuan, CHEN Nan, ZENG Youhai, WU Qingya, HUANG Wei, CHEN Guochao, LIU Jing, CHEN Kai.
ClientChongqing Real Estate Group

The 800-year-old Duogong Fortress in China, once isolated due to structural decay, topographic constraints, vegetative barriers, and urban fabric fragmentation, has been revitalized through a multidisciplinary approach integrating heritage conservation and urban regeneration. The intervention addressed spatial disconnection through restoration of historical layers, implementation of universal-access circulation systems, strategic vegetation management with observing decks, and community-oriented service facilities, transforming the isolated historical fortress into a shared community hub.