Chinese architecture studio Ateneo has used 3D technology to form the undulating, sculptural walls of Wuyuanwan subway station in Xiamen, China.

Ateno drew on the red brick used for traditional village houses in China's Fujian region – where the station is located – for the renovation of Wuyuanwan station, which is clad entirely with panels of red concrete.

The structure is clad entirely with red concrete panels

"The core concept is to revive the disappearing traditional architecture in a new way in the urban area," lead architect Jianhua Sun told Dezeen.

"Many red brick Cuo (traditional village houses south of Fujian province in China) have been erased in the urban development, and there is no memory of it."

Sculptures by artist Su Wu were used to decorate the walls

The studio designed the station entrance as a sculptural structure that emerges from below ground at street level and is finished with curved corners.

It was topped with an undulating crown designed to resemble "continuous waves", similar to the curved roofs of traditional village houses.

"The design inspiration comes from the impression of Minnan red-brick architecture, using contemporary and dramatic techniques to transform local elements into characteristics of the bay," the studio said.

"Thus, there are continuous waves and the form of a red gulf stream," it added.