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Agile Eden Yunnan Arts Centre, XAA | International Design Awards Winners

Agile Eden Yunnan Arts Centre

CompanyXAA

Lead DesignersXian Jianxiong

Design TeamYi Yuxing, Liao Jiasheng, Gao Wenyi, Miao Zhiyang, Wu Zhongpei, Huang Niangxin, Huang Xiaowei

Project LocationTengchong City, Yunnan Province, China

CreditsPhotography: Zhan Changheng, SHINING LABORATORY

Prize(s)Gold in Cultural Architecture Design / Cultural Center

Entry Description

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 Gonggaoling Mountain stretches long and unbroken. Architect pursues to integrate contemporary building designs with nature seamlessly. By utilizing a difference in elevation of the 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 surroundings with its design is implemented in the building.