YFS has renewed and renovated the Nanyang Old Town Public Space in Nanyang, China.

This project is situated in the old town of Nanyang, where the regional building density is extremely high and there are scarce public open spaces.

The site, covering an area of 2,135 square metres, is an abandoned public granary building complex from the early years of China's planned economy period.

The site's original spatial composition, consisting of eight buildings, has been preserved by redesigning, renovating and reusing the existing structures.

Selective removal of existing walls has broken down the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, creating a cohesive spatial system throughout the whole area and offering ample flexibility for various activities to occur.

This project has been shortlisted in the heritage project category of Dezeen Awards 2024.

Studio: YFS
Project: Nanyang Old Town Public Space Renewal