Bingling Village
Bingling is one of many villages in a Chinese government programme to improve living conditions in rural areas.
- Type
- Competition won
- Status
- In progress
- Client
- City of Chengdu
- Scale
- 4 Ha
- Program
- Urban design / architecture
- Architect
- AND Studio
About
New life, new jobs and new amenities make such places attractive even to people who live in the city.
All building materials come from within 10 km of the site. Natural ventilation and good sun exposure reduce electricity use, construction relies on renewable materials such as stone and wood, and 80% of the electricity comes from falling water, the sun and geothermal sources.
We worked building by building, assessing each one to decide which to restore and which to replace.
New programmes raise the quality of local life and draw people from the city: a common building with a library, a café and a space for small events; a health hotel whose restaurant serves only local produce cooked by the villagers; and several pavilions spread across the surrounding hills.
Sustainability
Renewable stone and wood sourced from the surrounding area, passive ventilation and daylight, and a target of 80% renewable electricity from water, solar and geothermal sources.