The Yard Cultural and Commercial Transformation Project

completed

The Yard is a cultural and commercial transformation project in central Dalian, China, repurposing a 40-year-old chemical research facility. The project converts six existing structures into a dynamic mixed-use destination with galleries, a library, a cinema, and retail spaces, fostering cultural and academic engagement. The design retains the original U-shaped configuration and introduces a cohesive design language with a semi-private courtyard, using corten steel and a restrained material palette to honor the site's industrial history.