▲ Exterior View
▲ Partial South Facade
The Xingyao Site, recognized as one of China’s top ten archaeological discoveries in 2012, revealed an extraordinary excavation. Archaeologists uncovered 11 kiln relics dating from the Northern Dynasties through to the Tang Dynasty. Over 200,000 fragments of porcelain and kiln furniture were found, alongside more than 2,000 complete or reconstructible artifacts, including bricks, tiles, pottery, tricolor ceramics, porcelain, and kiln furniture.
These kilns stand out not only for their early historical period and remarkable preservation but also for their rare layout patterns. Following the excavation, the Xingyao Site Museum was constructed directly above the site and opened to the public.
A 52 by 52 meter column-free grid shelters the archaeological pit, ensuring its protection while creating an open space. The entrance hall and management offices are also situated beneath this canopy, establishing two distinct spatial zones inside and outside the pit.
▲ Exterior View
▲ South Facade
Traditionally, visitor routes follow the perimeter of archaeological sites. Here, however, the main visitor flow is suspended above the ground, offering a more dynamic and engaging experience. A large circular ramp connects the entrance level to the visitor level, enhancing accessibility and interaction.
▲ First Level
▲ Circular Ramp
The variously sized tour corridors engage in a harmonious, interactive relationship with the irregularly shaped archaeological pits below.
▲ Second Floor Circular Corridor
The building’s exterior features an irregular panel division, where each circle diverges and interweaves along tangent lines following a consistent pattern.
▲ Partial South Facade
▲ Partial Exterior Wall
Design Drawings:
▲ General Layout Plan
▲ Underground Floor Plan
▲ First Floor Plan
▲ Second Floor Plan
▲ East Elevation
▲ West Elevation
▲ South Elevation
▲ North Elevation
▲ Section A
▲ Section B
▲ Analysis Diagram
▲ Analysis Diagram
▲ Analysis Diagram
▲ Analysis Diagram
▲ Analysis Diagram
(BIM Architecture)
▲ Analysis Diagram
Project Information:
Architectural Firm: Yanchuan Architecture
Location: Zhongxing North Street, Neiqiu County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province, China
Category: Museum
Design Team: Liu Yanchuan, Tong Xiaowei, Wei Yuanchen, Ma Jianlong, Zheng Zizhuang, Yang Jie, Ma Yali, Duan Chenxiao
Building Area: 3,220 m²
Year of Completion: 2017
Photographer: Chen He
Manufacturer: Nippon
Project Manager: Meng Yiqiang
Construction Drawing Design: Beijing Shuimu Jujiang Architectural Planning and Design Co., Ltd.
Construction: Hebei Wanyu Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
Illustrated Drawing: Jiang Leyuan
Owner: Neiqiu County Tourism Bureau
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