Archi-Union works with students to create rammed-earth community centre

A sweeping, tiled roof informed by the surrounding mountain ranges tops the Yong'an Community Hub in China, which has been designed by students from Tongji University in Shenzhen with architecture studio Archi-Union.
Referencing local structures and involving residents in its construction process, the rammed-earth, courtyard-style building provides a gathering space and residence for the Yong'an village's more isolated upper area.
Shortlisted in the civic building category of Deze