Chu Kochen College
Chu Kochen College is an interior design for a renovated student dormitory at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. The building houses about 1,600 students and was originally designed only for bedrooms. Several rooms were transformed to create lobbies, classrooms, self-study rooms, offices, exhibition spaces, recreational rooms, public kitchens and guest suites within a total area of 2,800 square metres. Natural stone, wood, white metal board and plaster are used in the public spaces. Glass walls and folding walls add daylight and flexibility.
Chu Kochen College Dormitory by Bennet Marburger was featured as an exceptional representation of architectural design by the A' Design Award. Chu Kochen College Dormitory earned the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2021. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design competition that recognizes superior design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
