This project is located in Hanjiang District, Yangzhou, at the intersection of Yunhe North Road and the ancient canal. On the south side of the site lies a rare east-west canal basin in Yangzhou, spanning 80 meters wide. A 600-meter canal scenic belt and a 400-meter private residential road connect the living spaces along a one-kilometer riverfront, gradually unveiling a picturesque Yangzhou riverside residence.
The design emphasizes the building’s strong connection to its local context. For spatial planning, it adopts Yangzhou’s unique garden design techniques, dividing the art museum’s overall flow into five distinct sections: one gate, two gardens, three halls, four waters, and five movements. This approach aims to intricately express the relationship between each space and structure, resulting in a captivating and harmonious visual experience.
The building faces the canal, engaging in a dialogue with the river. Canal waves seem to stack and move forward, striking the building’s facade which forms five wave-shaped surfaces of varying shapes, staggered in depth. These facades interlock with the glass volumes, blending virtual and real elements, creating a close connection between the architecture and its environment.
The main facade features aluminum plate grilles that echo the traditional sloping roof tiles of Jiangnan architecture through repeated vertical lines. A recurring arc element throughout the design serves as a key visual symbol, defining the building’s identity. The lighting design accentuates these unique features while creating a rhythmic ambiance. At night, the illuminated building transforms, standing prominently by the riverbank.
The nearly twelve-meter-high metal grille curtain wall on the facade posed a significant design challenge, requiring the metal rods to appear tall and sleek. By categorizing the rods and applying modular design, the team ensured uniformity. During installation, sleeve fixation minimized the need for crossbeams behind the rods, creating a lightweight and transparent grille. Inspired by Yangzhou’s calligraphy culture, metal engravings adorn the rod ends, blending architectural beauty with intricate detailing.
Project Drawings
△ Floor Plan
△ Floor Plan
△ Floor Plan
△ 1st Floor Plan
△ 2nd Floor Plan
△ 3rd Floor Plan
△ East Elevation
△ North Elevation
△ South Elevation
△ West Elevation
△ Axial Side View
Project Information
Project Name: Midea Yuzhou Dahe Art Museum
Location: Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
Floor Area: 9,432 square meters
Building Area: 3,068 square meters
Design Date: October 2020
Completion Date: May 2021
Designer: PTA Shanghai Botao
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Lead Architects: Wang Xun, Cao Jingyi, Xu Lei
Design Team: Wu Jihong, Zhu Bo, Wang Dinghui, Qiu Chenxi, Li Lei, Wang Yunqing, Mao Kai, Zhang Yang, Li Chong, Zhang Xinying, Wang Jin, Zou Hongyu, Lin Ning, Zhao Shihong, Chen Weitian, Chen Yangmo, Yuan Biying, Zhang Bo, She Ming, Cheng Xijun, Gu Xiaosong, Chen Xiao, Zhang Yiyang, Liu Xin
Owners: Midea Real Estate, Yuzhou Group
Landscape Design: Shanghai Weimar Landscape Design and Planning Co., Ltd
Interior Design: Shanghai Mudi Interior Design Engineering Co., Ltd
Soft Decoration Design: Chongqing Yuanhe Daqian Art Co., Ltd
Curtain Wall Design: Shanghai Shengsi Architectural Design Co., Ltd
Construction Drawings: Zhongzhe International Engineering Design Co., Ltd
Photographer: Ziran Architecture Photography
Main Materials: Aluminum metal profiles, gray transparent glass, stone
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