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Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners
Big Red Crayfish, Dayi Design | International Design Awards Winners

Big Red Crayfish

CompanyDayi Design
Lead DesignersZhou Yi
Design TeamChang Haoyi, Yang Shizhe
Project LocationJiangsu, China
ClientNanjing Big Red Crayfish
CreditsPhoto by: Cong Lin
Prize(s)Silver in Commercial Architecture / Commercial Renovation / Adaptive Re-use
Entry Description

Tasked with transforming a 2,000 square meter site into a crayfish-themed dining and commercial space, this historic monument renovation project adheres steadfastly to principles of maximum preservation and sustainable, long-term architectural practice. For designers, the optimal approach to safeguarding historical monuments or ancient buildings isn't through mere veneration but by making them accessible, tactile, and functional—integrating them into the fabric of daily life and exploring the potential for new uses and enriched experiences within these historical spaces.