Architecture Design Category - Renovation
Dali Transformer Factory Theatrical District
Description
On the southwestern shore of Erhai Lake, near Dali Old Town, an abandoned transformer factory has been transformed into an artistic hub called the Transformer Art Field. The old workshops, storage areas, and offices now house a theater, a multi-sensory art space, and a new-media restaurant. With views of Cangshan Mountain to the west and Erhai Lake to the east, the factory’s multi-level rooftops—connected by ramps and platforms—create a striking industrial landscape. This dramatic scene quietly interacts with the natural beauty of the distant mountain and lake. Located where the ancient town, industrial structures, and traditional Bai-style buildings meet, the project breaks away from conventional theater designs. Here, the "theater" is reimagined as a drama-filled neighborhood ("theater block") rather than a single enclosed building. The concept expands to a citywide scale: the theater is the city, and the city is the theater. The original factory framework, reshaped by light and urban energy, forms fragmented industrial spaces full of mystery. These fragments combine into an immersive theater experience, featuring four main theatrical scenes and three parallel pathways.
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