Taikang Community Fu Garden

The project, located in Fuzhou, incorporates local cultural elements such as the iconic horse-head walls, green bricks, banyan trees, and red soil, creating a calm, understated, and naturally rustic atmosphere. The oil-paper umbrellas and window grilles establish a sensory connection to the region's cultural heritage, while the design draws inspiration from the historic three-lane and seven-alley street scenes of Fuzhou, infusing the space with a deeper sense of local life and cultural sentiment. The design fosters a close relationship between the elderly and their living space. Red lanterns, symbolizing safety and celebration, are integrated into the space, representing both joy and peace, and extending the feeling of home and travel. The space is centered around the Four Seasons Flower Hall, blending elements of traditional Fuzhou culture. The layout is flexible and free-flowing, with each step unveiling a new scene, creating the sensation of wandering through a garden. Key areas highlight local cultural landmarks, allowing visitors to experience the rich cultural heritage and feel as though they are strolling through the streets and alleys of old Fuzhou. A New Interpretation of Traditional Elements: Inspired by Fuzhou's "Three Lanes and Seven Alleys," elements such as horse-head walls, lanes, courtyards, and alleys are reimagined using modern architectural language. This approach preserves the regional characteristics while infusing the space with a contemporary feel. Integration and Innovation in Space: The design creates boundaryless spaces, such as the Four Seasons Flower Hall, which seamlessly connects with the outdoor landscape, breaking the interior-exterior boundary and offering a dynamic spatial experience with ever-changing views. Additionally, the design incorporates "hall-well culture," making the Flower Hall a multifunctional space for relaxation and spiritual exchange for the elderly. Locally sourced materials, such as red soil, reclaimed longan tree trunks for tea tables, floral tiles, gray bricks, and oil-paper umbrellas, are used in the design. These materials carry the history and cultural memories of the region, directly reflecting the local cultural characteristics. They help immerse residents and visitors in a rich regional cultural atmosphere, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Fuzhou's traditional culture.