The designer used a personal exploration experience in the old alleys of Panyu as the inspiration for the design. Key elements include red bricks, arches, narrow alleys, the people living there, and the plants at the end of the alley.
The designer drew inspiration from the connections and shapes of Panyu District’s main rivers, using the dry landscape garden technique to sketch out a meandering ‘river’ indoors. This ‘river’ serves as a medium, connecting various areas of the space and linking us as individuals. During the renovation, the walls of the old Panyu streets were removed, and transparent folding floor-to-ceiling doors were installed. This creates a seamless flow between the lively indoor landscape and the diverse traditional old buildings outside, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior, fostering reverence for tradition, nature, and art.
The designer used a personal exploration experience in the old alleys of Panyu as the inspiration for the design. Key elements include red bricks, arches, narrow alleys, the people living there, and the plants at the end of the alley.
When people sit under the arch, it feels as if they are collectively participating in a ritual, bringing together individuals and art in a shared experience. The space shortens the distance between people and art. The designer intends for those in the space to not only be observers but also participants, becoming part of the art itself. Through interaction with the space, people can individually feel the flow of the city’s rivers and explore the colors and textures of traditional building materials, while also sharing and experiencing this poetic environment together.
