Commune STORE, located in the scenic Houyuan Village of Northern Fujian, transforms an abandoned primary school into a vibrant hub celebrating local rice culture and natural environment. Our design harmonizes the village’s agricultural heritage with sustainable practices, preserving its charm while introducing modern functionality.
Our architectural strategy focuses on restoration, utilizing materials like steel reinforcements and locally sourced elements to create a cohesive roof that serves as a lookout and communal space. This fosters a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor areas, with key features such as an infinity pool and terraced layout enhancing the relationship with the surrounding landscape.
By prioritizing local labor and materials, Commune STORE engages the community and promotes sustainability. The project aims to revive traditional rice farming and empower youth, celebrating the village’s cultural spirit while forging a sustainable future where nature and community thrive together.
Bio Atelier Global was founded in 2007 at Hong Kong. More than 120 designers with multinational background who possess high creativity and international perspective which make our designs with diversity and visions. For urban design, we are open to creativity, and through our endeavours between culture and arts, functionalities, and correspond with nature, successfully linked up the connection between cities, humanities and spatial concepts.
Other prizes 2024 2024 HKIA Award outside Hong Kong - Residential Building - Commune Store 2024 HKIA Award outside Hong Kong - Future Project - Hainan Scenic Route Tourist Center 2024 WAF CHINA (World Architecture Festival China) - Hotel/Leisure Outstanding Design Award - Commune Store 2023 2023 HKIA Award -Institutional Building– Victoria Park Academy, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 2022-2023 CREDAWARD-Interior Design-Culture/Education-Gold Award – Victoria Park Academy, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 2022 MasterPrize2022?Honorable Mention——Greater Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation Center MUSE DESIGN AWARDS ? Platinum Winner——Greater Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation Center TITAN Property Awards : Giod Winner -Greater Bay Area Science and Technology Innovation Center iF Design Award —— Harbin Vanke AUPUP iF Design Award —— OCT OH BAY A&D Trophy Awards---Best Culture? Silver —— Harbin Vanke AUPUP 2021 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards : Best Mixed Use Architecture Design?Asia?——Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards : Best Mixed Use Architecture Design?Hong Kong?——Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long Outstanding Property Award London ? Platinum Winner——Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long TITAN Property Awards : Platinum Winner - Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long ICONIC Award 2021?Winner - Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long MUSE DESIGN AWARDS ? PlatinumWinner——Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long MUSE DESIGN AWARDS ?Platinum Winner——Harbin Vanke AUPUP MUSE DESIGN AWARDS ?Gold Winner——OCT OH BAY IDEAL ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL ?Winner - Commercial development at Tin Shui Wai Station, Kiu Tau Wai, Yuen Long INSIDE World Festival of Interiors ?Shortlisted– Shenzhen LongHua Book City
