Atelier cnS Transforms Foshan Warehouses into Rooftop Park with Translucent Domes
In 2025, Atelier cnS successfully transformed the Yongping Warehouse in Foshan, China, repurposing 4,311 square meters of riverfront industrial space into a vibrant public landscape. The renovation maintains the original masonry facades while incorporating new elements such as concrete, steel, and a canopy system. Distinctive, translucent domed canopies enhance the waterfront's visual appeal. The ground floor is dedicated to commercial spaces, while the rooftop serves as the primary public area. Enhanced circulation pathways link the street, interior, and roof. The rooftop features grassy inclines, seating, and play zones, utilizing reclaimed stone and timber alongside modern materials. Canopies offer shaded areas and views, and the removal of original roofs has increased ceiling heights for tenants, improving waterfront visibility and access.
Key facts
- Yongping Warehouse Renovation completed in 2025
- Project located in Foshan, China
- Architecture firm Atelier cnS led the redesign
- Total area covers 4,311 square meters
- Former river trade warehouses converted to public use
- Rooftop features clustered translucent domed canopies
- Design preserves original masonry facades
- Roof transformed into landscaped park with slopes and seating
Entities
Artists
- Zhiyuan Zhu
- Gang Song
- Guanqiu Zhong
- Hairui Lin
- Ziqi Zhang
- Xiaoyin Chen
- Dongyan Lin
- Yaqian Cai
- Haixin Lin
- Wenyuan
- Siming Wu
Institutions
- Atelier cnS
- Shengyi Architectural Design Studio
- designboom
Locations
- Foshan
- China
- Nanhai District