Huaji Cultural Resort Intervention / SZ-ARCHITECTS

Site introductionXiaoxihu historic district, which connected Fuzi Miao(The Confusious Temple) and Laomendong (East Zhonghua Gate) is located at the central area of Nanjing old city. Its boundary is also set up by historical landmarks: South of Changle Road; north of Madao Street; west of Gutong Lane; and east of Inner Qinhuai River. Xiaoxihu historic district was listed as the historical preservation zone in Nanjing Municipal Preservation Planning. Majority of its traditional architectural layout remained intact. With its winding streets and alleys, its spatial pattern facilitates the improvised yet vibrant urban texture and ultimately created the intricate residential form with complex adjacencies.