Bridge School [桥上书屋]
Construction of a school on a bridge infrastructure
Location: [平和县，下石村] Xiashi Village, Pinghe County, Xiashi, Fujian
Typology: Educational buildings Scale: 28m (length): 8.5m (width) Contracting authority: Xiashi Village Main Stakeholders: Atelier Li Xiaodong Year: 2008-2009 (Construction)
A bridge was built above a creek, dividing this Hakka village’s centre in half whilst directly linking two traditional round shaped earth buildings (Tulou). The architect Li Xiaodong, who identified a lack of communication between the two parts of the village, designed it not only as a bridge but also as a primary school with a library that can be turned into public space. It is intended to increase activity in the centre and bring new social dynamics to the city. For Li, this is an example of "Improving spatial quality of rural communities and upgrading the lifestyles of rural residents".
Keywords: Architectural research, Mobility, Shared
Construction of a school on a bridge infrastructure
Location: [平和县，下石村] Xiashi Village, Pinghe County, Xiashi, Fujian
Typology: Educational buildings Scale: 28m (length): 8.5m (width) Contracting authority: Xiashi Village Main Stakeholders: Atelier Li Xiaodong Year: 2008-2009 (Construction)
A bridge was built above a creek, dividing this Hakka village’s centre in half whilst directly linking two traditional round shaped earth buildings (Tulou). The architect Li Xiaodong, who identified a lack of communication between the two parts of the village, designed it not only as a bridge but also as a primary school with a library that can be turned into public space. It is intended to increase activity in the centre and bring new social dynamics to the city. For Li, this is an example of "Improving spatial quality of rural communities and upgrading the lifestyles of rural residents".
Keywords: Architectural research, Mobility, Shared