isamu noguchi’s bodies of work reflect his broader understanding of nature, all while appealing to the awareness of what is organic.
Image 9 of 26 from gallery of Chinese Traditional Culture Museum / gmp Architects. Photograph by CreatAR
Chinese architecture firm Archstudio breathes new life into a small, traditional Siheyuan residence in one of Beijing's historical hutong clusters, bridging old and new through a series of flowing roofs and courtyards
Image 7 of 26 from gallery of Chinese Traditional Culture Museum / gmp Architects. Photograph by CreatAR
the proposal by mecanoo will reflect values of traditional chinese architecture, influenced by the local urban culture.
kengo kuma's 'kyushu geibun kan main building' creates a gateway to a cultural center, that harmoniously blends constructed and natural environments.
other projects' design for a pavilion in the west kowloon district highlights the idea of 'pause', creating an intimate and open space for visitors.
responsive and transformable, the design features translucent facades that can unfold to extend the activity of the interior to the plaza outdoors.
the massive museum space extrapolates the traditional chinese courtyard typologies to form a coherent structure with diverse experiences.
Cer, China, 21st century, blue and white
The ‘Courtyard Kindergarten’, designed by Chinese MAD studio helps restore a traditional Bejing courtyard.
With inspiration taken from the ancient Chinese wallpapers and continue a tradition that dates back to the early 18th century, this vivid papier peint came to life. The design is made in gouache colors, which gives the wonderful intensity to the mural. The hand painted details of the flowers and the animals adds a new dimension to this modern design. This garden portal in multi color has an exotic yet flamboyant touch to it and will be the perfect background to any contemporary interior. The range of beautiful colors in this vibrant design gives you the opportunity to show a wide spectrum of expressions that enhances your home and the ability to lift a multitude of different interiors. Combine it with contemporary interior and the perfect match is created.More colors:Dark Green Blue
In the last ten years China has seen a major influx of foreign architecture. This new variety has played a fundamental role in the modernisation of China. Its importance in the development of Chinese architecture is also unquestionable, but most projects, however, have failed to relate to their context. They deliberately pursue an iconic and futuristic appearance, while neglecting years of history and urban participation. Now that the speed of development is slowing down, it is finally the time for architecture of place and purpose. Our proposal reflects the values of traditional Chinese architecture and local history, guided by a sense of local urban culture. Instead of copying western models, we delved into local customs to find the typologies that would adjust the most easily to the lifestyle and practices of local inhabitants. Vernacular architecture is the result of thousands of years of continuous research and experimentation. Southern China is warm and humid, therefore people organise their lives around outdoor spaces. Traditional Chinese architecture has always succeeded in achieving a perfect harmony between the natural and the built environments. Just like its inspirational model, the building we proposed is of introspective nature, the programme is organised around a series of patios that relate with the urban surroundings. In rupture with some of the most recent projects in China, the Longhua Art Museum and Library is a place of quietness, reflection and introspection, a safe haven from the busy streets of Shenzhen.
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