
Centre for Earth Architecture
Centre for Earth Architecture
The Centre for Earth Architecture in Zhangjiakou, China, will merge ancestral wisdom with modern innovation, using local materials to advance sustainability, biomimicry, and cultural heritage. This dynamic hub will foster learning, experimentation, and exhibitions, transforming the village into a global model of regenerative design, ecological resilience, and rural revival. Built from locally sourced materials, the centre ensures a naturally balanced indoor climate while serving as a carbon storage. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship, it revives age-old building techniques, preserving skills passed down through generations. By integrating these methods, the project strengthens the village's cultural heritage, re-establishing it as a vibrant centre of knowledge and exchange. Designed to welcome students, architects, and visitors, it fosters inter-cultural dialogue and promotes sustainable building practices-contributing to a global movement towards climate-conscious design.
The Centre for Earth Architecture in Zhangjiakou, China, will merge ancestral wisdom with modern innovation, using local materials to advance sustainability, biomimicry, and cultural heritage. This dynamic hub will foster learning, experimentation, and exhibitions, transforming the village into a global model of regenerative design, ecological resilience, and rural revival. Built from locally sourced materials, the centre ensures a naturally balanced indoor climate while serving as a carbon storage. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship, it revives age-old building techniques, preserving skills passed down through generations. By integrating these methods, the project strengthens the village's cultural heritage, re-establishing it as a vibrant centre of knowledge and exchange. Designed to welcome students, architects, and visitors, it fosters inter-cultural dialogue and promotes sustainable building practices-contributing to a global movement towards climate-conscious design.


Location
Zhangjiakou Village, China
Typology
Research centre, museum,residential
Client
Centre for Earth Architecture
Area
20.000 sqm
Year
2024
Status
Design development
Material
Earth, plants, wood
Collaboration
LUO studio, local community









Centre for Earth Architecture
Centre for Earth Architecture
The Centre for Earth Architecture in Zhangjiakou, China, will merge ancestral wisdom with modern innovation, using local materials to advance sustainability, biomimicry, and cultural heritage. This dynamic hub will foster learning, experimentation, and exhibitions, transforming the village into a global model of regenerative design, ecological resilience, and rural revival. Built from locally sourced materials, the centre ensures a naturally balanced indoor climate while serving as a carbon storage. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship, it revives age-old building techniques, preserving skills passed down through generations. By integrating these methods, the project strengthens the village's cultural heritage, re-establishing it as a vibrant centre of knowledge and exchange. Designed to welcome students, architects, and visitors, it fosters inter-cultural dialogue and promotes sustainable building practices-contributing to a global movement towards climate-conscious design.


Location
Zhangjiakou Village, China
Typology
Research centre, museum,residential
Client
Centre for Earth Architecture
Area
20.000 sqm
Year
2024
Status
Design development
Material
Earth, plants, wood
Collaboration
LUO studio, local community







