The buildings along the pedestrian streets of Nanjing Confucius Temple were built in 1980s in the style of Ming and Qing dynasties. The status of the facades was very bad and it also didn?t fit the modern functions. The complex relationship between leasehold and ownership increased the difficulty of renovation. The design gives consideration both to commercial plans and the upgrading of business models. Innovation and tradition are both valued to enhance the cultural significance as well as commercial atmosphere of the area.

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Architects: DC ALLIANCE

Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Design Team: Dong Yi , Cheng Jiujun ,Zhao Wei ,Jin Yuan, Wang Bin
Client: Local government of Qinhuai district

Site Area: 42,000 sqm

Area: 42000.0 sqm

Project Year: 2013

Photographs: Lyu Hengzhong

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From the architect. The buildings along the pedestrian streets of Nanjing Confucius Temple were built in 1980s in the style of Ming and Qing dynasties. The status of the facades was very bad and it also didn?t fit the modern functions. The complex relationship between leasehold and ownership increased the difficulty of renovation. The design gives consideration both to commercial plans and the upgrading of business models. Innovation and tradition are both valued to e...