"The project renovates a decommissioned old bus station left unused after its functional relocation, enhancing the historical and natural significance of the site."
"First built in the Northern Song Dynasty, Qingshuiyan Ancestral Hall serves as a vital folk belief center for Fujian, Taiwan, and Southeast Asian communities."
"The in-situ renovation integrates tea houses, vegetarian restaurants, and rest areas, creating a supportive facility that complements the ancestral hall's ethos of harmony with nature."
"The site is anchored by a moss-draped ancient banyan tree at the center of a forest-framed open square, defining its unique natural and historic context."
The Qingshuiyan Ancestral Hall renovation repurposes a decommissioned bus station in Anxi, Quanzhou, enhancing the site’s historical and natural significance. Anchored by an ancient banyan tree, the project features a dilapidated two-story building and mossy paths. The ancestral hall, a key folk belief center for over 100 million believers, emphasizes harmony with nature. The renovation includes tea houses, vegetarian restaurants, and rest areas, creating a complementary facility that respects the local heritage and environment.
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