A White Barn / M.S.A.A. atelier (opens in new tab)

In the eastern suburbs of Beijing, There are numerous stretches of wheat fields along the eastern bank of the Chaobai River, allowing for two crop seasons each year. A rugged high-speed rail line cuts through the landscape overhead. At the edge of urbanization, where development meets remote villages, a unique visual texture emerges. We chose this site to conduct a subtle intervention experiment.