The Rare Plant at Yaoli Ancient Town

2015

Can a new livelihood be also identity for this historic town while it’s ordinary village life remains unaffected? My proposal for Yaoli is to introduce a second source of income, which ultimately will encourage young people to stay.

Bamboo and glass are introduced as construction materials as they not only compliment Yoali’s traditional bricks but also signal the regeneration and the evolution of this historic town. Scale 1:1 glass tile prototype.

Layout plan: Rare Plant, which comprises a glasshouse, a workshop, a teahouse and a covered bridge. Bridge market sells Chinses medicine products.