Project
storySPACE: a new tradition | digital art of storytelling ancient tales and fables

Category 
Best Architectural Design for Museum

About the project (provided by the applicant)
Storyspace responds to the micro-urban scale of Tangshan's industrial heritage, deeply rooted in the city's heroic spirit & culture. Located between the Douhe & the city center, it revitalizes a desolate cooling tower, transforming it from a relic of industrialization into a symbol of resilience, renewal & cultural vitality. Enhancing the city’s identity, it serves as a micro-museum that elevates the ancient art of storytelling, blending historical and contemporary themes through its interactive features. An evolving space integrating both the city’s heritage and its future potential into the fabric of everyday life.

The challenge lies in reimagining the cooling tower — once a solid monument of the industrial age—into an emblem of collective memory & culture, forming a foundation of a «new tradition», blending past & future into one. Through sustainable materials & technologies, it preserves the structure's historical essence while captivating the imagination within a dreamy interior.

Location
Tangshan, Hebei, China 

Project design year
2022

Project website
https://www.superspacearch.com/storyspace

Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iyKJv4OJhzQftwL_xG2M7JprQF7dF1Z-?usp=sharing

Applicant
SUPERSPACE
At SUPERSPACE, we create environments that blend art, play & technology, addressing urban challenges like heat islands & biodiversity loss. We go beyond architecture, leveraging renewable technologies & circular design for affordable sustainability. Our vision redefines urban living, promoting sustainable lifestyles that nurture body, mind, and soul. By understanding the impact of spaces on habits & emotions, we foster sustainable social interactions intertwined with nature & technology.

Authors of the project
SUPERSPACE

Customer
Tangshan Municipal

Status of the project
Conceptual design

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