Qingpu Gymnasium and Training Center, situated in the old Qingpu District, were constructed in 1980s, with a total area of 8,430 square meters. After being used for more than 20 years, the exterior and the facilities inside th building can no longer adapt to the need of the city’s rapid development. Thus the restoration and renovation are needed to renew the two buildings, with main focus on the reconstruction of exteriors.

Qingpu Gymnasium and Training Center are two separate buildings connected by a joint. The gymnasium located at the corner of …

Hu Yue was graduated from Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture (BICEA) in 1986; from 1986-1998 he worked in Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD) as an architect; from 2001-2003 he was assistant chief architect in BIAD; from 2003 till now he is chief architect in BIAD.
domus: Can you tell us about your background and the projects you are currently engaged in ?
Hu Yue: I have been working at BIAD as an architectural designer for about 20 years, eversince I graduated from the architecture department of BICEA in 1986. …