UK architect wins chance to work on 22ha regeneration plan in China

Chongqing

Chongqing

UK-based Avanti Architects has won a design competition for an industrial museum and creative industries park in Chongqing, China.

The museum is the focal point of a 22ha regeneration plan for a former iron and steelworks zone dating back to the thirties.

The industrial museum will be located within former industrial buildings and incorporate the site鈥檚 main milling plant; a series of brick-clad chimneys; a gasometer; an entrance dubbed 鈥淐hairman Mao鈥檚 steps鈥; and the factory鈥檚 original entry point, 鈥渢he workers鈥 gate鈥.