Chengdu’s Longxing Temple Urban Renewal Project has won the Popular Choice Award at the 2025 Architizer A+Awards, hailed as the “Oscars of Architecture.” This recognition puts Pengzhou, Chengdu, on the global map for next-gen heritage design.
A Heritage Reimagined
Nestled in a once-crumbling district of Pengzhou, the Longxing Temple renewal blends centuries-old Sichuan craftsmanship with contemporary lines. Beijing Institute of Architectural Design revitalized the site, opening up courtyards, restoring ornamental roofs, and reconnecting public spaces to local traditions.
Tech Meets Tradition
Built by the China State Construction Third Engineering Bureau, the project leverages cutting-edge methods:
- AI monitoring for real-time preservation insights;
- Prefabricated steel structures that speed up construction while respecting original aesthetics;
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) for precise restoration of intricate details.
Global Impact
Selected as a national pilot, the scheme showcases the Chinese mainland’s vision for urban renewal that honors the past and embraces innovation. For entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and changemakers, it’s a case study in merging cultural legacy with data-driven strategy.
Why It Matters
As cities around the world grapple with growth and preservation, Chengdu’s Longxing Temple offers a blueprint: smart, sustainable, and storytelling-focused. Visitors and digital nomads can wander these restored lanes, experiencing history powered by tomorrow’s tools.
By turning a rundown neighborhood into an award-winning landmark, Chengdu is rewriting the rules of urban revival—one that speaks to young global citizens seeking fresh, real-world impact.
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