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Architects: Beijing Institute of Architectural Design 6th Division

Location: Huilongguan Town of Changping District

Design Team: Shi Hua, Chu yishuang, Wang Yingtong, Wang Lu, Yang Fan, Li Nan, Zhang Jin, Wang Fang

Area: 53050.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

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BackgroundLocated in Huilongguan town, Changping district, outside Beijing's north fifth ring road, Beijing No.161 High school Huilongguan school was put into use in October 23, 2015, after five years design and construction. As an important people-benefiting project, the construction of the school  not only contributes to the progress of the relocation of the growing population in the old city to the new town, but also promotes healthier suburban development.
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ContextAiming to bridge the educational gap between inner city and suburban area, the school is considered to provide high quality education to the residents. Therefore, the design concept should fit with current educational trend, that is , be more open and self-sustainable.

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Situated in high density residential zone and surrounded by high-rise buildings, the campus seems to become an 'isolated island'. Therefore, the school should have enough inner strength to cope with the pressure created b...