Where Architecture Meets the Forest

Set within the misty landscape of Qingshuiyan Ancestral Hall in Anxi, Quanzhou, this renovation transforms an abandoned bus station into a quiet architectural retreat surrounded by ancient trees, rocks, and forest.

The Qingshuiyan Ancestral Hall Supporting Facility Renovation preserves the site's existing trees and natural terrain while introducing tea houses, vegetarian dining spaces, rest areas, and multi-functional spaces. Local bluestone, Minnan red brick, fair-faced concrete, timber, and traditional roof tiles connect the new architecture with the region's cultural heritage

Architects: Xiamen Pan-China • RESP Studio
Area: 1030 m²
Year: 2026
Photographs:Xiao Tan
Lead Architects: Chen Yan'an, Zhou Weidong
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