Hongxiao Community, Nanchang
Location:
Xinxiqiaoxiyi Road, Qingyunpu District, Nanchang, China
Building type:
Slab blocks (5-9 storeys)
Capacity:
85 Buildings, 4042 families
History:
Hongxiao Community was built in 1950s-1980s for the workers and their families in an aircraft factory.
SITE CONDITIONS
Hongxiao community is located in a dense residential area, with schools around it.
The buildings in the community are closely spaced and have relatively few spaces for outdoor activities.
DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS
Site plan
1:1500@A3
Apartment plan
1:75@A3
There are three households in one building in Hongxiao Community, two of which are symmetrical structures, the area is equal (50 m²), and has two bedrooms. The middle one has 1 bedroom, the area is relatively small (30 m²).
ISSUES IN CASE STUDY
- Door plates are small and not legible
- The stairwell is dark and lacks lighting
- Residents seal the balcony to get more space
- Clothesline sticks out of the window
- Self-build structure on level 6
