2024 | Professional
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The "Yan" Art Museum, meaning "Rocks" in Chinese, perched amid the rugged landscapes of Rushan's mountainous outskirts in Shandong, embodies a profound dialogue between architecture and nature. Inspired by the craggy terrains that envelop it, the museum is not merely placed on the landscape but emerges from it. Utilizing materials and hues that echo the natural settings, the design transcends traditional architecture, integrating the building with its steep site in an almost sculptural fashion. The result is a building that is not only situated in the landscape but is an extension of it, blurring the lines between constructed environment and natural terrain, and challenging the conventions of museum architecture.
The exterior of the museum is cleverly divided into three functional areas: an entrance plaza with artist studios for rent that encourage interaction between artists and visitors, an outdoor gathering space, and an amphitheater. The main gallery, illuminated by a large glass fa莽ade and skylights, showcases rotating exhibits and connects to the smaller galleries on the second level through a winding pathway that leads to an open plaza. Above this, the amphitheater, set on a steep slope, provides a stunning venue for traditional Chinese performances, turning the museum into not just a space for art but also a lively cultural hub that resonates with its community and environment.
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Smith Farms Custom Furniture
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Product Design - Home Furniture / Decoration
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Yiru Zhang & Zian Zheng
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Architectural Design - Public Spaces
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Jainika Shah
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Conceptual Design - Green
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Xianlong Deng
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Architectural Design - Conceptual