Songzhuang Xiaopu Revitalization and Enhancement Project

Songzhuang Xiaopu Impression Street is situated within Xiaopu Art Zone in Beijing's eastern Tongzhou District—an artistic cluster that has emerged organically from rural settlements. Bordered by the Chaobai River to the east and adjacent to the Wenyu River to the west, its prime natural endowments nourish the art district's development. Functioning as an urban "artistic salon," the street serves primarily as a commercial hub, complemented by office and hotel facilities. It addresses local artists’ spatial needs for creative production, cultural exchange, exhibitions, and art commerce while establishing itself as a dynamic artistic destination for global artists and enthusiasts. The development also enhances district infrastructure through complementary facilities. The masterplan employs diverse small-scale structures to preserve Xiaopu Town's urban fabric. Stepped commercial setbacks create human-scale streetscapes, while elevated walkways connecting transitional "gray spaces" and subterranean sunken courtyards form multi-layered pedestrian networks. Architectural designs maintain Xiaopu’s signature red-white-yellow palette, using textured brickwork to engage in dialogue across time and space with the art district. The central "Red Bridge" injects vibrant red energy, symbolizing the street’s cultural identity rooted in local heritage. This landmark embodies the fusion of tradition and innovation inherent in Songzhuang Art Zone’s cultural ethos, serving as both a spatial catalyst for historical continuity and an architectural symbol of future aspirations.