Regarding Jiaoweiqin as a symbol of humanistic spirit of Liyang, that's the origin to build the city's temperament. The architect created the concept in the background of this story and transformed from historical antiquity into architectural form.
From an oriental point of view, architecture is seen as a spatial whole which contains both inner and outer space; a space that connects human, earth and universe. We have considered relationship between melody and nature, human and architecture interaction, deliver a poetic visualization process of culture and life senses. Design concept contains: Kejing (visualize & scenarize), Xuange (hang & sing), LIUZHUANG (flow), it helps to creates discussion of what is essential space and what is oriental architecture.
Liyang Museum's top part is a floating architecture. Its hollowed body contains 'present, past and future' exhibition halls. Its location beside the lake provides multiple access and crossing views, refers to architecture scholar Colin Rowe's theory. Liyang Museum's design emphasizes in buildings accessibility and combination of multiple concepts.
The entrance plaza locates in south/west right under museum's floating body. It is roomy and covered in shades. The plaza is used as the museum's main entrance which connects and brings visitors to museum's central courtyard.
The central courtyard has its own climate. We assume it will become a popular meeting spot. At night, the water drop shaped patio sits on the top of courtyard acts like an open window, and pushes the light out to the sky.
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