CLAB Architects, led by Xu Lang, transforms a disused village committee and primary school in Lianhe Village, China, into Construction Over Relics community center.
The project reuses the historic structures and incorporates contemporary wooden systems with remnants of the original brick-concrete foundations.
The design prioritizes preservation, retaining usable elements while introducing a wooden structure system.
The community center includes functional spaces for social, cultural, and educational activities, aiming to revive the local community.