Approval Granted! A New Arts and Leisure District to Be Built in the BMC! New Children’s Playgrounds and Lakeside Boardwalks Coming Soon
Source：Beijing Tongzhou Fabu 2025-06-12
Recently, the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission approved the Implementation Plan for the Public Space Renovation and Enhancement Project in the Songzhuang Art Center–Nanhu Area, Tongzhou District. This project is a municipal-level demonstration project for public space renovation and enhancement, fully funded by the municipal government’s fixed asset investment. The project aims to create a multi-functional, highly interactive public space system that deeply integrates art and daily life, positioning itself as the “artistic backyard” and “art and cultural living room” of Beijing Municipal Administrative Center (BMC).
Songzhuang Artist Village Welcomes an “Upgrade”
The Songzhuang Art Center–Nanhu area is located in the Songzhuang Artist Village, covering a total area of approximately 85,300 square meters. The area includes cultural landmarks such as the Songzhuang Art Museum, the Contemporary Art Archive, and studios of renowned artists.
The public space renovation and enhancement project in the Songzhuang Art Center–Nanhu area centers around the four core design themes: “Art Living Room, Art Nanhu, Art Road, and Art Back Alley.” The project focuses on serving the BMC, artists, and the public by improving the area's functionality, culture, and infrastructure across multiple dimensions.
As the central hub of the public space, the Art Living Room will serve multiple purposes including art exhibitions, public events, and leisure activities, becoming a convergence point of art and life.
Rendering of the Art Living Room
Current View of the Art Nanhu
By adding lakeside boardwalks, art plazas, children’s activity areas, and other facilities, Nanhu will be transformed into a leisure destination that combines ecology with art.
Rendering of the Art Nanhu
The Xiaopu Industrial Zone Road will be renovated into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly art-themed street featuring art display windows, rest facilities, and green landscaping to enhance both its artistic atmosphere and recreational function.
Rendering of the Art Road
Current View of the Art Back Alley
Surrounding the artist studios, a tranquil, high-level art creation zone will be developed, enhancing the artistic ambiance and providing more public art exhibition spaces.
Rendering of the Art Back Alley
The implementation of this project will significantly improve the quality of public spaces in the area, enhance the artistic atmosphere, and meet the diverse needs of residents and visitors. Upon completion, the area will form a public space system that integrates art exhibition, leisure and entertainment, and cultural education. The project is expected to be completed by November 2025.
Songzhuang Artist Village Welcomes an “Upgrade”
The Songzhuang Art Center–Nanhu area is located in the Songzhuang Artist Village, covering a total area of approximately 85,300 square meters. The area includes cultural landmarks such as the Songzhuang Art Museum, the Contemporary Art Archive, and studios of renowned artists.
The public space renovation and enhancement project in the Songzhuang Art Center–Nanhu area centers around the four core design themes: “Art Living Room, Art Nanhu, Art Road, and Art Back Alley.” The project focuses on serving the BMC, artists, and the public by improving the area's functionality, culture, and infrastructure across multiple dimensions.
The Art Living Room
Current View of the Art Living Room
As the central hub of the public space, the Art Living Room will serve multiple purposes including art exhibitions, public events, and leisure activities, becoming a convergence point of art and life.
Rendering of the Art Living Room
The Art Nanhu
Current View of the Art Nanhu
By adding lakeside boardwalks, art plazas, children’s activity areas, and other facilities, Nanhu will be transformed into a leisure destination that combines ecology with art.
Rendering of the Art Nanhu
The Art Road
Current View of the Art Road
The Xiaopu Industrial Zone Road will be renovated into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly art-themed street featuring art display windows, rest facilities, and green landscaping to enhance both its artistic atmosphere and recreational function.
Rendering of the Art Road
The Art Back Alley
Current View of the Art Back Alley
Surrounding the artist studios, a tranquil, high-level art creation zone will be developed, enhancing the artistic ambiance and providing more public art exhibition spaces.
Rendering of the Art Back Alley
The implementation of this project will significantly improve the quality of public spaces in the area, enhance the artistic atmosphere, and meet the diverse needs of residents and visitors. Upon completion, the area will form a public space system that integrates art exhibition, leisure and entertainment, and cultural education. The project is expected to be completed by November 2025.