ARCHITECTS CASE STUDY
When the lights come into the hall through the U-shaped glass wall , the entire building is calmly “ floating ” above the ground .
Floating Curtains . Looking through the void of the “ wok walls ”, the dark curved roofs are floating and dancing like three curtains . The structure under the ceiling is painted white , almost invisible if you look at the building from the east or the west perspective ;
When the lights come into the hall through the U-shaped glass wall , the entire building is calmly “ floating ” above the ground . When the night falls , the space is illuminated from the inside , then the sense of volume is highlighted with the light , making the architecture a Kongming lantern that is about to levitate , bringing blessings to nature and the people here . The curtain-like streamlined roof endows the building with an embracing gesture , holding mountains , forests and rivers into its arms , thus a space of spirit and nature was created , allowing more air and light to flow into the building , and bringing out a demeanor of floating in the stillness .
Open and Connected . As a place for gathering and sharing , the architect looks forward to bringing more flexibility to the space to connect the activities inside the hall and the fabulous landscape outside . Eventually , it is a completely open space , adding a romantic touch to the spirituality of nature with a modest but welcoming gesture .
The architect also designed an Ω-shaped corridor attached to the hall , echoing the wok-wall-shaped openings while connecting the hall with the nature behind it . Along the path , people will witness the important moment of a wedding when the father is taking his daughter to the groom . At nightfall , the setting sun cast its golden lights through the wok-wall-shaped openings to the couple as well as every corner of the space . The open structure enables Xi Hall
with more functions . When there is no wedding , people can enjoy multiple activities here , including dining , lectures , gatherings or simply taking a rest .
The green lush inside the resort indulges the visitors in tranquility and peacefulness , then the graceful and serene Xi hall lightened people ’ s eyes upon their arrival . A bride who celebrated her wedding here once said , “ I wanted to wall in here with my barefoot ”.
Photos : Breezeimage , Junning Yang
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