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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Dongzhimen8 in Beijing, China by André Fu Studio

November 17th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: André Fu Studio

Boasting Beijing’s duality of ‘Modern vs. Historic’, André Fu Studio undertook the key public areas, as well as four show apartments for the residence that shall feature a curated André Fu Living collection.

André seeks to portray his personal interpretation of the city’s historic heritage in a modern manner. Drawing from historical and traditional references such as The Forbidden City, Hutong valleys, the residues of fortifications which date back several millennia, these are the distinct characteristics within the city that Fu seeks to celebrate Beijing’s unique sense of place.

Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

Architects: André Fu Studio
Project: Dongzhimen8
Location: Beijing, China
Photography: Life Group
Design team: DIA & André Fu Studio
Landscape design: Zheng Shanfeng
Design year: 2020

Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

Since the Yuan Dynasty, Dongzhimen, also known as the East Gate, was at the heart of trade and commerce. History and tradition has continued to this day with Dongzhimen developing into a modern day commercial hub.

With the Liangma River wrapping around the rear, the river provides a peaceful backdrop contrasting to the bustle of the façade. Marrying this repose and prosperity with the auspicious number 8, the namesake Dongzhimen 8 is integrated into the residences’ brand further imbuing the past and the future into the development.

As a tribute to the city’s heritage and traditional Chinese architecture profiles, André has opted to create various interlocking timber structures within the main public areas.

Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

The use of materials is graceful in colour and texture with a palette of oak, mineral grey marble and bronze; accentuated with highlights of upholstery in shades of mink, mud red and green tea.

‘The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence.’– Eero Saarinen

Dongzhimen 8 has adapted and developed from it’s site lineage to become the revitalized and distinguished domicile for the new future residents.

Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

: Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

: Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

: Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

: Image Courtesy © Life Group & André Fu Studio

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Tags: Beijing, China

Categories: Apartments, Building, House, Residential

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