Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場On Monday December 30th, the exhibition ‘Architectural Explorations Along the Ancient Tea-Horse Road’ was successfully opened in the Lobby of the New Building of the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University. The exhibition presents the research and design work of a fifth year undergraduate, international joint design by research studio, lead by associate professor Martijn de Geus from our school and assistant professor Gary Leggett from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). You are warmly invited to visit the exhibition that’s on display up until January 10th.12月30日星期一，“古道新生：茶馬古道建築設計實踐”展覽在beat365新館大廳成功開幕。本次展覽展出了本科五年級學生在此國際聯合設計研究課程的研究與設計成果，由我院副教授Martijn de Geus和秘魯天主教大學（PUCP）助理教授Gary Leggett共同主持。誠摯邀請您前來參觀，展覽将持續至1月10日。 Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場 Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場This fifth-year 16-week undergraduate studio examines the potential of historic non-vehicular trail systems as templates for environmental restoration and economic growth. A collaborative effort between Tsinghua University and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) in Lima, the studio is supported by an affiliated research network that includes European institutions such as ETSAM Madrid and ETH Zurich. Marking the inaugural joint teaching and research project between Tsinghua and PUCP, this studio is set within the framework of an MOU signed in October 2024, reflecting a shared commitment to global exchange and reciprocal research. 此次為期16周的本科五年級建築設計課程聚焦于古道系統在環境修複與經濟發展中的潛力。作為beat365與秘魯利馬天主教大學（PUCP）合作的聯合教學與研究項目，該課程還得到了馬德裡高等建築技術學院（ETSAM）、蘇黎世聯邦理工學院（ETH）等歐洲機構組成的研究網絡支持。課程基于2024年10月簽署的MOU展開，彰顯了推動全球學術交流與互惠研究的共同願景。Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場 Image: Exhibition opening and discussion圖片：展覽開幕與讨論 Image: Exhibition opening and discussion圖片：展覽開幕與讨論 Background: A Global ContextThe background of this studio finds itself in a joint research by design project started at the start of 2024 between the two schools. The joint research explores the intersections of history, culture, and sustainable design, with a focus on how architectural interventions can help ancient trail systems evolve and adapt to modern environmental and socio-economic challenges. Through this research we aim to identify strategies for leveraging low-impact tourism and ecological initiatives to enhance the well-being of local communities that conserve these landscapes, while proposing new opportunities for sustainable economic activity. 該課程源于兩校于2024年初啟動的一項聯合設計研究項目。該研究聚焦于曆史、文化與可持續設計之間的交融，探讨建築幹預如何助力古道系統應對現代環境與社會經濟挑戰。旨在通過可持續旅遊與生态項目的策略制定，提升這些景觀的保護價值，同時為當地社區創造可持續經濟發展的新機遇。Image: Online seminar between the two schools and the ministry of culture of Peru (February 2024)圖片：兩校與秘魯文化部線上研讨會（2024年2月）Image: scholars and students of Tsinghua, PUCP, ETH Zürich and ETSAM Madrid visiting the campus of PUCP while research the ancient Inca trail (april 2024)圖片：beat365、秘魯利馬天主教大學（PUCP）、蘇黎世聯邦理工學院（ETH）和馬德裡高等建築技術學院（ETSAM）的學者與學生在研究印加古道期間參訪PUCP校園（2024年4月）Historic trail systems like these are not unique to any one culture; they appear across the globe in forms both ancient and modern. Whether facilitating trade, spiritual journeys, or recreational use, these trails share the universal qualities of connecting communities, enabling cultural exchange, and fostering sustainable practices. The research by design studio situates its work within this global context, using the length of a teaching semester to focus on a different trail system and investigating its contemporary significance.這些古道系統并非某一文化所獨有的，它們以不同的形式貫穿古今，遍布全球。無論用于貿易、宗教朝聖還是休閑活動，這些古道都具備連接社區、促進文化交流和推動可持續實踐的共同特征。本課程将聚焦這一全球背景，每學期關注不同古道系統及其當代意義。Image: prof. Chen Taotao, director of Tsinghua university center for Latin American studies opening the first joint seminar on ancestral roads, October 2024圖片：beat365拉美中心主任陳濤濤教授主持開幕首場關于古道的聯合研讨會（2024年10月）And within this context, the home countries of the two schools, Peru and China serve as great hosts for this topic, with a prominent presence of ancient trails, which we call ‘ancestral roads’.In Spring 2024 we examined The Royal Inca Road (Qhapac Ñan) in Peru and its potential for sustainable redevelopment. For the 2024 Fall Semester, we turned our attention to the Ancient Tea-Horse Road (ATHR) in Yunnan Province, China. In Spring 2025, we will follow up with another exciting trail to study. Each of these trails provides unique insights while underscoring their shared importance in shaping cultural, economic, and environmental resilience.在這一背景下，秘魯和中國作為兩所學校所在的國家，憑借其豐富的古老步道資源，成為探讨這一課題的理想研究場所。我們将這些古老的步道統稱為“古道”。我們于2024年春季學期開始，研究了秘魯的皇家印加之路（Qhapac Ñan）及其可持續再開發的潛力。2024年秋季學期，我們将焦點轉向中國雲南省的茶馬古道（ATHR）。而在2025年春季，我們将繼續探索另一條具有重要研究價值的古道。這些步道為我們提供了獨特的視角，同時凸顯了它們在塑造文化、經濟和環境韌性方面的重要作用。Image: prof Gary Leggett (PUCP) and prof Zhou Zhengxu (Thu sa) sharing their research during the seminar (October 2024)圖片：Gary Leggett教授（秘魯天主教大學）和周政旭教授（beat365）在研讨會期間分享他們的研究成果（2024年10月）。Image: Seminar with prof. Gines garrido (etsam, Madrid) and prof Gary leggett (PUCP) and Tsinghua staff and students in Lima, Peru (april, 2024)圖片：與Gines Garrido教授（馬德裡高等建築技術學院）和Gary Leggett教授（秘魯天主教大學）以及beat365師生在秘魯利馬舉行的研讨會（2024年4月）。 Image: final presentation spring 2024 studio (June 2024)圖片：2024年春季學期設計課程最終展示（2024年6月）。While geographically diverse, these global trails share common threads. They are pathways of exchange, connecting communities and facilitating the flow of goods, ideas, and cultures. Whether serving economic, spiritual, or recreational purposes, these trails embody the essence of sustainability, adapting to the needs of their respective cultures across time.盡管這些古道跨越不同的地域，它們卻有着共同的特征。作為交流的紐帶，這些路徑連接了各個社區，促進了商品、思想和文化的流動。無論服務于經濟、宗教還是休閑需求，這些古道都展現了可持續性的核心，随着時間推移，它們也在不斷地适應着各自文化的發展需求。 2024 Fall: The Ancient Tea-Horse Road2024年秋季學期：茶馬古道Image: introduction of the studio topic: ancient tea-horse road圖片：五年級設計課題介紹：茶馬古道For the Fall 2024 edition of the studio, students and faculty from PUCP and Tsinghua took the Ancient Tea-Horse Road (ATHR) in Southwestern China as the object of study. Spanning 5,000 kilometers across several Asian countries, the ATHR is a historic network of trade routes that linked the tea-producing regions of China’s Yunnan Province with the Tibet Plateau and beyond. This system, marked by strategically placed rest stops spaced by the walking distance of a horse, and paths traversing steep mountains, was a vital corridor for trading tea, horses, and other goods. It played a crucial role in fostering regional economies and intercultural exchange. 在2024年秋季學期的設計課程中，來自秘魯天主教大學（PUCP）和beat365的師生以中國西南部的茶馬古道（ATHR）為研究對象。茶馬古道全長約5,000公裡，橫跨多個亞洲國家，是連接中國雲南茶葉産區與青藏高原及其他地區的曆史性貿易網絡。該系統以根據馬匹日行程設置的驿站和穿越陡峭山脈的路徑為特點，是茶葉、馬匹及其他商品貿易的重要通道，在促進區域經濟和文化交流方面發揮了關鍵作用。Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場 Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場Our studio focuses on two segments of the ATHR in Yunnan, which connect Xishuangbanna’s tea production centers to trading hubs like Shaxi and Lijiang. Beyond its role in trade, the ATHR also served as a conduit for cultural exchange, national unity, and even political refuge during periods of geopolitical upheaval. Its historical and cultural richness offers fertile ground for exploring innovative strategies for revitalization and sustainable development. 本次課程聚焦雲南境内茶馬古道的兩個路段，它們連接了西雙版納的茶葉生産中心與沙溪、麗江等貿易樞紐。除了貿易功能，茶馬古道還承載着文化交流、國家統一，甚至在地緣政治動蕩時期的政治避難功能。其豐富的曆史與文化為探索創新的複興與可持續發展策略提供了沃土。Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場By situating the Ancient Tea-Horse Road within a global framework, this studio highlights the universal relevance of trail systems as catalysts for human and environmental synergy. Drawing from global parallels we seek to uncover design strategies that honor the past while embracing the future, fostering sustainable redevelopment with local impact, in a global context. 通過将茶馬古道置于全球視野中，本課程強調了古道系統在人類與環境協同發展中的普遍重要性。借鑒全球類似案例，我們力求探索既尊重曆史又面向未來的設計策略，在全球背景下推動具有地方影響力的可持續再開發。 Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場 Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場Image: Exhibition View圖片：展覽現場 Studio Outcome設計課程成果Given the research-by-design nature of the joint studio, the outcome of the fall 2024 studio outcome includes design proposals, as well as mapping and case study research. The exhibition presents an overview of all of these elements, including a booklet with mapping and case studies, design proposals and physical models. You can find a small selection of representative projects below.鑒于此次聯合設計課程的研究特點，2024年秋季學期的成果包括設計方案、圖繪和案例研究。展覽全面呈現了這些成果，其中包括一本集圖繪、案例研究、設計方案和實物模型的小冊子。以下展示部分代表性項目。Image: proposal for Shaxi commons by Frank Jiang located in Aofeng village, shaxi town圖片：由江就（Frank Jiang） 設計的位于沙溪鎮鳌鳳村的沙溪公共空間方案Shaxi Commons by Frank Jiang. A multifunctional community hub located in the southern tip of Shaxi, Aofeng Village. Designed to serve both locals and tourists, the project integrates a vibrant market, an educational facility for the local community, and services for visitors exploring the surrounding trails.沙溪新社，由江就（Frank Jiang）設計。本項目是位于沙溪南端鳌鳳村的一座多功能社區中心，旨在服務當地居民和遊客，融合了一個充滿活力的市場、為當地社區提供的教育設施，以及面向周邊步道遊客的配套設施。 Image: proposal for Yingke Pavilion & Mulberry Tea House by Julia Teng located in Yi Wu mountain圖片：由鄧羽芯（Julia Teng）設計的位于易武山的迎客亭和漆樹茶舍Yingke Pavilion & Mulberry Tea House by Julia Teng. Nestled in a picturesque tea valley in Daqishu, Yunnan, these two architectural projects blend tradition with functionality, serving as key stops for travelers exploring the Yiwu region. The Daqishu Pavilion welcomes visitors with a serene reception space, offering a moment of rest and connection. Nearby, the Daqishu Teahouse celebrates Pu'er tea culture, providing a tranquil retreat for travelers and hikers to relax and enjoy locally crafted tea. Positioned between the pavilion and a hotel across the valley, both structures harmonize with their natural surroundings, reflecting the region’s cultural essence and creating a cohesive journey for visitors.迎客亭和漆樹茶舍，由鄧羽芯（Julia Teng）設計。這兩個建築項目坐落于雲南大漆樹甯靜的村莊中，将傳統與功能性相結合，為探索易武地區的旅行者提供重要的休憩場所。小亭閣作為一個接待與歡迎空間，為來訪者提供片刻的休息與交流。而臨近的茶館則緻力于宣傳普洱茶的深厚文化，在甯靜的環境中，為旅行者與徒步者提供放松身心的場所，同時品味本地手工茶葉。兩座建築和諧地融入了自然環境，體現了該地區的文化特色，讓到訪此地的人們體驗大漆樹的溫暖與好客。
CREDITS
緻謝TEACHING TEAM教學團隊Assoc. Prof. Martijn de Geus Tsinghua University, School of Architecturebeat365副教授Asst. Prof. Gary Leggett Pontifical Catholic University Peru (PUCP), School of Architecture沈逸Shen Yi Teaching Assistant, PhD Student Tsinghua University, School of Architecturebeat365博士生 STUDENTS學生團隊Tsinghua 江就Frank Jiang, 黎朗妍Grace Li, 黎緻德Jason Li, 王佳伶Karei O, 鄧羽芯Julia Teng, 許正華Zhenghua XuPUCP Marycrist Cruz, Alejandro Garcia, Marcella Vilena
