https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1629 en-us A rural village finds new purpose by converting an old granary into a museum and community center.

]]> 1506-xihe-cereals-and-oils-museum-and-villagers-activity-center-he-wei-architect.asp Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7999-xihe-cereals-and-oils-museum-and-villagers-activity-center Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center The courtyard of the old granary is still a key element in the new complex. Chinese characters from the Cultural Revolution remain too.   Photo © Qi Honghai Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center A new restaurant building uses traditional materials such as brick and timber, but in new ways.   Photo © He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center A new restaurant building uses traditional materials such as brick and timber, but in new ways.   Photo © He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center The museum occupies an old building that has been opened up to create one large space.   Photo © He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center Bamboo screens protect a new glazed facade on the activity center.   Photo © Qi Honghai Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center Instead of “upgrading” the main courtyard with bricks, as some villagers had suggested, the architect merely restored the old concrete to maintain the industrial spirit of the place.   Photo © Chen Long Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center South elevation of the museum building.   Photo © He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center Outdoor corridor.   Photo © He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center Villagers' activity center.   Photo © He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center Site plan.   Image courtesy He Wei Xihe Cereals and Oils Museum and Villagers' Activity Center Site plan.   Image courtesy He Wei