Chang?an Plaza Citizen Service Station is located in the Huishan District of Wuxi City. It surrounds Chunhui Road, Yingxin Road, Changning Road, and Huiji Road. The plaza is a central hub for the residents of nearby communities and offers a variety of activities. During the day, residents can rest, walk, or play chess. In the evenings, people gather for dancing and conversations. In 2022, a comprehensive renovation and upgrade initiative for the square began. As part of this initiative, a service station project was started. The project aims to improve the square’s facilities by providing convenient services such as public toilets and rest areas to complement the revitalized space.
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Chang?an Plaza Citizen Service Station’s Design Concept The service station’s design approach considers the interaction with its surroundings. The designated site has a view of the central hollow square, surrounded by many thriving camphor trees nearby. The service station incorporates landscaping elements that use two trees on either side as natural boundaries. Additionally, the canopy shape is leveraged to enhance the architectural form.
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A stable and continuous roof structure covers the upper part of the functional space volume. The outer eaves extend to create a flexible transitional area that resembles a pavilion or corridor. This area serves as a temporary outdoor shelter from wind, rain, and intense sunlight, providing a refuge for people in the s...