TORCH COMMUNITY is a public service center located in Panyu, Guangzhou
We hope to design a glass house with light in it to lead the direction for residents in darkness, which is our motivation of building the Torch Community.
The original intention of Torch Community is to offer a public space for those city constructors coming from afar, where they and their children could adapt to the life of urban communities and live with dignity, happiness and positive energy.
The design and establishment of the architecture of the Torch Community starts from a consideration of coexistence and integration with the village
It fulfills diverse functions by designing space in different ways. Though the space for designing is very limited, the glass house bring residents inside the feeling of being immersed in outside world while they are actually indoor to avoid depression.
The transparent wall not only can decrease borders of buildings nearby, but also extend the settings indoor and embrace more sunshine. This transparent design would also enhance the integration between community and village, and become a more obvious shelter for children who are in trouble.
The space would gather people with shared emotions, while emotions would also endow space with meanings.