Xu Weiguo Studio SCI-Arc Fall 2011The objective of this vertical studio is to utilize digital diagram for form-finding. Digital diagram, the combination of diagram and computer technology, can greatly expand the potential of the diagram. The studio will start from understanding the Chinese four arts: Qin (music), Qi (game), Shu (caligraphy), and Hua (painting). Based on the four arts, a physical experiment follows, which will bring about the result of a complex physical phenomena. After analyzing and research, the rule system will be chosen in order to be used for computer programming. Thus, leads to the design a Chinese art museum located in 798 Art district in Beijing, China. 798 Art District is the only sector in the Chinese society that is so publicly integrating political thought into their public expressions. It is a massive artists community filled with studios,lofts, and stores. Buildings have gained a re-birth with new functions evolved naturally after a long-time use with their original functions. Since most of the surrounding buildings and factories in the 798 district were left deconstructed, this new museum will be “floating” in between the old and new. It will attempt to “pull” and “draw” visitors in and throughout the alleys of 798.