Laoshan Community, Beijing
Location:
Laoshan West Street, Shijingshan District, Beijing, China
Building type:
Slab blocks (5-9 storeys)
Capacity:
74 Buildings, 5024 families
History:
Laoshan Community was built in 1980s for the workers and their families in the Shougang factory.
SITE CONDITIONS
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Laoshan community is located near a scenic spot with an urban park located in the north of the community. The distance between buildings in the community is relatively large.
DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS
Site plan
Apartment plan
There are two households in one building in Laoshan Community. The size of each household is about 45㎡ and each household has two bedrooms.
ISSUES IN CASE STUDY
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- No proper sitting area
- Chair is facing a old clothing recycling bin
- Door plates are small and not legible
- The stairwell is dark and lacks lighting
- Residents seal the balcony to get more space
- No ramp/handrail
