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Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesThe <a href="http://kkaa.co.jp/works/xinjin-zhi-museum/" target="_blank">Xinjin Zhi Museum</a> is located near the entrance to a holy Taoist site in Chengdu, China and boasts a perforated facade that is both pretty and practical. Completed at the end of 2011, the museum was designed by <a href="http://kkaa.co.jp/" target="_blank">Kengo Kuma and Associates</a> and is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism" target="_blank">Taoist</a> expression of nature & balance. The museum's flow is arranged in a spiral, allowing visitors to move through the space as if walking through a garden. The exterior is covered in a screen of tiles hung on wire that works to minimize direct light inside the museum and create harmony between light and dark.1
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesThe <a href="http://kkaa.co.jp/works/xinjin-zhi-museum/" target="_blank">Xinjin Zhi Museum</a> is located at the foot of Laojunshan mountain in Xinjin and serves to usher people to the holy place of Taoism.2
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesDedicated to the religion of Taoism, the design of the museum shows the essence of Taoism through its space and exhibitions.3
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesVisitors move from front to the back, and from motion to stillness, like a stroll in a garden and the space is laid out like a planned spiral, moving from darkness to light.4
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesAt the top of the museum, visitors can enjoy views of Laoujunshan mountain.5
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesThe museum was constructed using local materials and worked on in a traditional method of the region, to pay tribute to Taoism that emphasizes on nature and balance.6
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesThe exterior is covered with a tile screen hung and floated in the air with wire that gives the feeling of lightness.7
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesEach facade is treated differently depending on the surroundings and the solar access.8
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesThe tiles also serve to block direct sunlight into the museum and shade the interior from glare.9
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesIn this way harmony between light and darkness is achieved and the interior enjoys a gentle light with beautiful particle-like shade.10
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesThe interior is a delicate balance.11
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesFloor plans of the Xinjin Zhi Museum12
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesElevations of the Xinjin Zhi Museum.13
Xinjin Zhi Museum-Kengo Kuma and AssociatesCross sections of the Xinjin Zhi Museum.14
