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Jinglu Huang

Jinglu Huang

New York, NY, US

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Lighten up the valley, Lighten up the elderly

World population is aging, especially in less developing areas. As their children leaving for big cities, the elderly are left behind, along with the poor infrastructure and empty life. The life style in rural district differs from what is in urban areas. Smaller social network results in a much more diverse relationship. Neighbors could be relatives, coworkers and friends. To support such multi-relative relationship and allow it to take place, the quantity and quality of public spaces should be valued.

In this design, a series of illuminating cubes distribute along the valley, functioning as both the illuminating system and public spaces for all kinds of activities. Some of the cubes are altered from unused houses and others are newly created. The elderly will have more opportunities to blend into the neighborhood as well as the tourists. Life of the elderly is thus lightened and regenerated.

 
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Status: Competition Entry
Location: Qinchuan, CN
My Role: partner in a two-person group