Backdrop of Mountains and Rivers
Agile Eden Yunnan Arts Centre is located at the west of Longchuan River in Qushi Town of Tengchong City of Yunnan Province, where two rivers converge. Looking to the east, snowy Gong-gaoling Mountain stretches long and unbroken. Underneath the mountain is golden rice fields and farm houses. Every morning, wisps of mist float across the meandering river, which is a picturesque view. Architecture and natural landscape echo with each other to generate impressive clues and inspirations for architects.
Blend with Nature
Architect pursues to integrate contemporary building designs with nature seamlessly. By utilizing difference in elevation of site, the main exhibition halls and offices are hidden underground. Only a few entrance spaces are placed on the first floor. Thus concept of blending in with the natural sur-roundings with its design is implemented in the building.
Before design, architect finally determined the direction and position of the gateway by simulating sightline at different height when visitors come near from distance. By doing so, visitors, whether in the distance or in this building, are immersed in experiencing the interaction between architecture and nature and see how this architecture design extracts, complements, and harmonizes with the benefits nature provides.
Villa area sits at the highland of west site. To secure a good view of the landscape from villa, the first floor and the underground, architect presents architectural techniques and good level design to construct terraced space, beautifully blending with the surrounding context.
Encounter of Tradition and Modernity
Through typological process on the architectural forms of local traditional residences, the architec-ture language with upturned eaves on roof corners is implemented by practical approaches and integrated with modern needs and modern techniques. Its appearance takes inspiration from the many forms that we find in nature. For example, two leaves in late autumn falling onto crystal clear water surface or the boat resting in between the mountains. This project, a demonstration of natu-ral beauty, relates to local dwellers, reflects local features and harmonizes traditional architectural languages with modern designs.
Local Materials
When you first come to Tengchong, volcanic rocks can be found readily in large quantity here. The rocks look rustic with a vesicular texture. Architect uses the natural rocks as decorations for stone piers, giving the building a unique appearance.
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