Based on the decentralized structure of the industrial factory and the character of the enclosed exterior, Archstudio’s project emphasizes the relationship between exterior and interior, enhance human interaction with the artistic environment, and gives new life to this abandoned pharmaceutical factory with common and flexible spaces.
The Great Wall Museum
Believing that art can have the power to change reality, in Zi Bo city Archstudio transformed a 1940s a abandoned pharmaceutical factory into a contemporary art space which is not only a gallery, but also a space that embodies multi-functional activities.
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- 05 November 2015
- Zi Bo
Creating a path through a translucent corridor which connects the interior and exterior of the factory, the industrial look has been radically transformed. The glass has become a multi-function support for the bookshop, tea room, art studio, and the conference room.
Glass and steel create an harmonious horizontal line that follows the contour of the building and evolves as you progress in the different spaces. The building has retained its original features, interspersed with contemporary lighting and display systems. Outside, the cobbled dotted with trees complete the environment.
Zi Bo The Great Wall Museum of Fine Art, Zi Bo city, Shan Dong Province, China
Program: museum
Architects: Archstudio
Design team: Han Wen Qiang, Cong Xiao, Huang Tao
Area: 3,795 sqm
Completion: 2015