The Zhengze School in Beijing is located in a densely built-up area of the old town, for which numerous building regulations exist. However, by repurposing a former paper mill, existing space capacities could be optimally used for educational purposes. For this, parts of the building were converted into a sports and lecture hall as well as into science labs, and the sports field found is located on the roof. The characteristics of a factory building were preserved, but were sensitively adapted in light colours, with an intelligent lighting concept and special design details.
Statement by the Jury
The successful transformation of an old paper factory into a contemporary and functional school building is impressive.
Credits
Client:
Zhengze School, Beijing, China
Design:
WIT Design & Research (Zhenhua Luo, Gongpu Zhao, Rui Tao, Qianxuan Niu, Lin Yang, Yanli Zhang), Beijing, China
Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (Hua Shi, Dawei Wang), Beijing, China
