Revitalizing Ziyang Street: LYCS Architecture's Innovative Design for Jiang Nan ZAN Store

The transformation of Jiangnan Zan from a 200-year-old house into a retail store exemplifies the innovative cultural tourism program 'Picturesque and Poetic Jiangnan' by LYCS Architecture. Discover the store's unique design and the vibrant popularity of Ziyang Street in China.

LYCS Architecture is revolutionizing Ziyang Street by executing its innovative design on the Jiang Nan ZAN Store. The structure's pleasant interior environment makes it a new creative trademark for cultural tourism in the region.

Jiang Nan ZAN Store

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LYCS Architecture's Design on Jiang Nan ZAN Store

Jiangnan Zan, a retail store that had been turned from an old modest house of around 200 years of age, became the first fruit of a new cultural tourist intellectual property program named 'Picturesque and Poetic Jiangnan.' This program was created by LYCS Architecture, which integrated architecture, interior design, furniture, fixtures, and equipment design. In addition to being one of the most crucial driving forces behind Beijing Palace Museum Culture & Innovation, it is a joint venture between the Ancient Village Protection and Utilization Fund of Zhejiang Province and HXS Cultures.

The user's behavior is given priority in the design, which results in spaces creating spaces designed to meet business and lifestyle goals in an efficient, comfortable, flexible, and visually pleasing manner. Using material labs, research that spans multiple disciplines, and a parametric approach, LYCS Architecture guarantees the successful execution of creative projects.

As mentioned, the interior features a cascade pattern, and linear lights are placed along the edges of the curved surface, contributing to an increased impression of speed and volume. Moreover, the 'wave' concept is completely finished off with durable white terrazzo, which divides the store into eight different exhibition spaces individually. The components of each area are adjustable and flexible to accommodate a variety of products and seasonal renewals, and they are manufactured from metal and wood veneering materials.

On the other hand, this layout maximizes every inch of space possible to solve the issue of excessive rental prices in the retail industry. The original two-level area is transformed into a continuous whole through the design, which provides an immersive shopping experience by blurring the boundaries between the walls, floors, and ceilings inside the space. boundaries between the walls, floors, and ceilings inside the space. Accordingly, a continuous white curved surface complements the original wood structures and wall materials, concealing equipment and creating a clear and stunning appearance.

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About Ziyang Street

Comprising 1,080 meters, Ziyang Street is regarded as one of the ancient blocks in China that has been meticulously maintained. The Ministry of Culture and the State Bureau of Cultural Relics recognized its historical importance as a 'Famous Chinese Historical and Cultural Street' in 2012. This designation was made in recognition of the street's historical significance. It is located in the county-level city of Linhai, Taizhou.

Recently, Ziyang Street received the prestigious designation of a national nighttime cultural and tourism consumption cluster zone. This recognition highlights its importance as a vibrant artistic and tourism destination. With this designation, Ziyang Street becomes one of the three newest locations in Zhejiang province to be awarded this significant honor.

In addition to its historical significance, Ziyang Street is an active business district well-known for its assortment of snack bars and businesses that sell various products, such as tea, herbs, hardware, and everyday necessities. This lively road has firmly established its reputation as one of the most commonly used commercial routes in Taizhou.

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