As a Combination of Public Space and Private Sphere—Renovation Design of Hunan Street Public Service Station

Abstract

Steamarchitetcure won the first prize in the design competition for Hunan street public station through an open call in late 2020 Shanghai and completed the renovation in January 2022. The article introduces the background, design strategy, and construction process of this project, as well as the architect's experience in the practice process. The author argues that exploring the public benefits and spatial quality of infrastructure is a guaranteed path in urban micro-regeneration projects. The article also presents reflections on the sustainability of the participation of young architect groups in urban micro-regeneration projects.