The Three Ancestors (sanzu) Cultural Museum

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design /
Firm LocationGuangzhou, China
CompanyArchitectural Design and Research Institute of Scut
Lead ArchitectHe Jingtang
Design Team YeQingqing、 Pan Yudan、Chen Zong、LuoMenghao、 Yu Xiaofeng
ClientChina fortune Land Development Co.Ltd.
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The Three Ancestors (sanzu) Cultural Museumis located in the Zhuolu county, Hebei Province, in the northern part of China.With a total construction area of 9174 square-meters, the Architectural scheme contains areas for experimental exhibition and combination spaces for office use. Zhuolu county is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization, in which is the melting potfor the three Chinese legendary ancestors ,namely Huangdi, Yandi, and Chiyou. The three collective Chinese cultural layers of Hongshan, Yangshao and Hetao were integrated from here.In line with this, the new Museum will be divided into three portions, and physically shapeinto a converging pattern, in order to symbolize the gathering of the three legendary tribes, as well as the Chinese civilization. At a time of the stone age, the new Museum is endeavored to create a powerful spirit of the place, and to formulate the shape, power, and soul of the Chinese dragon – the Chinese Icon. Remarkably , the museum emphasize the integration with the environment .