Crevice Musée d'art by Socal V is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award d'Argent in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

ArgentArchitecture· 2025

Crevice Musée d'art

by Socal V

Client: Socal V

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About Crevice Musée d'art

Crevice est un musée d'art situé à Weihai, en Chine. Sa conception s'inspire de la contemplation des montagnes et de l'eau dans l'enseignement de Confucius. De vastes formes triangulaires évoquent les paysages en terrasses du Shandong, tandis que des cheminements fluides rappellent ses cours d'eau. Le musée s'élève sur un terrain de 6 000 mètres carrés et développe une surface bâtie totale de 10 000 mètres carrés. Des outils paramétriques ont été employés pour affiner la structure de la toiture et optimiser l'économie de matière. Les espaces d'exposition sont modulables et tirent parti de la lumière naturelle ainsi que des vues sur le paysage. L'intention est de présenter la culture locale d'une manière contemporaine.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Crevice Musée d'art est lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent, une reconnaissance énormément prestigieuse décernée à des designs haut de gamme, superbes et impressionnants. Les lauréats Argent sont des œuvres tout à fait brillantes et extrêmement créatives qui illustrent l'expertise, le talent et la perspicacité remarquables de leurs concepteurs. Crevice Musée d'art est censé être une œuvre merveilleuse, une vitrine de savoir-faire, remarquablement professionnelle et profondément innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award d'Argent est une invention très notable et admirée, qui sert l'art, la science, le design et la technologie et en repousse les limites. Crevice Musée d'art est une création très enviée qui éveille les désirs, apporte des sentiments positifs et suscite émerveillement et étonnement.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This design, inspired by Confucius' appreciation of mountains and water, merges with Shandong's terraced landscapes and waterways. The "Crevice" concept, embodying mountainous terrain with giant triangles and fluid waterways, harmonizes with the environment as a natural earth extension. It reinterprets ancient culture contemporarily. This approach shapes visitor experiences, encouraging a dialogue with the space and guiding them towards a culture of inner peace.
Dimensions & Packaging: This art museum is situated on a 6,000 square meter site, with a total building area of 10,000 square meters. The design efficiently maximizes the use of space, ensuring a harmonious blend of form and function. Its spatial layout and structure have been meticulously planned to complement the surrounding landscape, while providing ample area for exhibitions and cultural activities. The technical specifications of the project have been carefully considered to align with both aesthetic and functional requirements, making it an exemplary model for contemporary museum architecture.
Tags: Art Museum, Folk Art, Wood Structure,
Production Technology: Our design leveraged parametric tools to refine the roof structure, optimizing form and performance while maintaining aesthetic harmony. Computational modeling enabled iterative exploration, ensuring structural efficiency and material economy. We utilized Rhinoceros and Grasshopper for advanced 3D modeling, combined with environmental analysis tools to integrate sustainable strategies. This approach allowed us to align design intent with functionality, creating a cohesive and innovative outcome.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was distilling vernacular architectural features, integrating folk culture with space, and blending into the site while fostering local development. Research on Shandong’s intangible cultural heritage, such as Rushan Qinshu, Shandong yangko, teahouses, and silk production, informed the design. By studying exhibition spaces, the project creates tailored stages for each cultural element, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture.
Research: Our research, an applied design study, aimed to integrate a museum within Shandong's landscape, reflecting local culture. We combined qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing site characteristics, cultural history, and architectural styles. Utilizing Rhinoceros, Adobe Suite, Miro, and Discord, our team, including architects and historians, developed a design harmonizing with the natural environment. The results demonstrate the significance of cultural and environmental sensitivity in design, impacting sustainable architecture, cultural preservation, and enhancing visitor experiences in business and society.
Inspiration: It drew inspiration from Confucius' wisdom, harmonizing mountains and water. It symbolizes the local topography through the "Crevice" concept, blending complexity, and water's transformative essence. It reflects tradition and innovation, fostering a dialogue with nature. The project's technical foundation lies in intricate terrain, pagoda roofs, and cultivated land, with spaces promoting cultural expression. The waterway represents change, offering unplanned discoveries and inner tranquility.
Project Duration: 2023 in Weihai, China
Operation Flow: The art museum operates interactively, with adaptable exhibition areas and installations that engage visitors. Its design guides a journey through art and culture, with key features like natural lighting and scenic views. The layout transforms with time and season, offering unique experiences on each visit. This integration of art, nature, and architecture enhances the visitor experience, making the museum a superior cultural destination.
Patents: Copyrights belong to SOCAL V
Team Members: Yanci Chen, Jing Chen, Guanyu Tao, Zhiqian Xu
Image Credits: Image 01: Creator SOCAL V
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