Drone photos provided by YAC
Core strategy
local traditions + contemporary architecture + nature preservation
Sketches
Proposal
The art museum stands as a testament to the preservation of the region’s natural splendor and cultural heritage. Most of the structure is ingeniously concealed within the terrain.
The uppermost section of the building comprises essential facilities, including the main entrance, lobby, administration offices, restaurant, and staff housing, which are designed in traditional Chinese architectural styles. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a small garden leading to the registration desk, offering three distinct pathways for exploration: ramp, an elevator, and stairs. These ramps meander through the entire building, emulating the graceful movements of the traditional Chinese dance “Rushan Yangko,” symbolizing the dancers’ journey through the city.
Additionally, the interior is bathed in natural light through balconies, skylights, and windows, that are not only illuminating the space but also passively ventilating the building.
The uppermost section of the building comprises essential facilities, including the main entrance, lobby, administration offices, restaurant, and staff housing, which are designed in traditional Chinese architectural styles. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a small garden leading to the registration desk, offering three distinct pathways for exploration: ramp, an elevator, and stairs. These ramps meander through the entire building, emulating the graceful movements of the traditional Chinese dance “Rushan Yangko,” symbolizing the dancers’ journey through the city.
Additionally, the interior is bathed in natural light through balconies, skylights, and windows, that are not only illuminating the space but also passively ventilating the building.
Description
The museum begins with a welcoming floor at ground level, featuring a foyer with a garden that is connected to the restaurant and terraces that offer stunning views of the area. Following the ramps visitors would arrive at the main atrium, where they welcomed with a stage and a fountain that cascades water down the ramp. This gradual diving leads them into the primary exhibition space, featuring a grid of columns that have been inspired by traditional Chinese architecture. The bottom floor is a mix of raw rocky terrain soil with concrete slabs. Within this and the following spaces, visitors can step out onto multiple patios that are placed in every volume and admire the picturesque landscape views of Weihai.
Post process
3ds max + Stable Diffusion + Photoshop
For the main image, we used a combination of a draft raw 3D render with Stable Diffusion generated images. Which were later matte-painted in Photoshop.
