Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol by Di Mo

Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol by Di Mo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Pensaernïaeth Competition Category.

EfyddPensaernïaeth· 2023

Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol

by Di Mo

Client: Di Mo

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Pensaernïaeth Category

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The Design

About Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol

Tonnau Mynydd yw canolfan ddiwylliannol yn Maotai, Guizhou, Tsieina. Mae'r adeilad wedi'i leoli rhwng dwy fryn, ac mae ei ffurf yn dilyn siâp tonnog y mynyddoedd cyfagos. Mae'r dyluniad yn cymhwyso egwyddorion celfyddyd Shanshui, sy'n dangos mynyddoedd, dŵr a phobl mewn perthynas gytûn. Mae mathau gofodol Tsieineaidd traddodiadol megis llwybrau cefn, cyntedd a neuaddau yn arwain y cynllun. Mae llwybr cefn canolog yn rhannu'r ganolfan yn ddwy ran ac yn cysylltu'r mynedfeydd gogleddol a deheuol. Defnyddir brics tân lleol, paneli metel tyllog, pren, dur a gwydr.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Mountain Waves Canolfan Ddiwylliannol yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The incorporation of Shanshui art principles explores a unique design method to reflect upon, respect, and enhance the qualities of Maotai's rich culture and mountainous landscape. The use of traditional Chinese architecture prototypes, such as alleys, courtyards, and halls, as spatial features, aims to create a rich experience for visitors.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall: 90m(L) x 100m(W) x varies(H), alley width: 10m
Tags: cultural architecture, regionalism, atmosphere, mountain, Shanshui
Production Technology: Local fire bricks, perforated metal panels, wood, steel, glass
Design Challenge: Challenges:
1. How to break down the volume using the logic of "waves" and create a sense of continuity between the natural surroundings and the built environment.
2. How to minimize the building's negative impact on the local micro-climate by designing a perforated facade.
3. How to take into consideration the local cultural context and industries.
Research: I gained a comprehensive understanding of the site conditions, the local culture, and the Shanshui art, through site visits, conversations with locals, and online research,
Inspiration: Chinese Shanshui paintings feature mountains, water, and people in a harmonious relationship. The site is in Maotai, China. Sandwiched between two hills, it presents a unique opportunity for us to engage the landscape in the design process. In the background, we see the mountainous landscape, looking like "waves" of mountains.
Project Duration: Duration: 2 months. Location: Maotai, Guizhou, China
Operation Flow: The two hills (north and south) are connected by an alley that "cuts" the cultural center into two parts (east and west) - this creates "the landscape path". Visitors can come in and leave the building through both the north entrance and the south entrance - this creates the ground-level through-connection.
Image Credits: Di Mo, 2018.