Crevice Whare Toi by Socal V is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
HiriwaWaihanga· 2025
Crevice Whare Toi
by Socal V
Client: Socal V
A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Waihanga Category
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About Crevice Whare Toi
He whare toi a Crevice kei Weihai, Haina. I whakaawea te hoahoa e te whakanui i ngā maunga me te wai i roto i ngā akoranga a Confucius. Ko ngā āhua tapatoru nunui e whakamaumahara ana ki te whenua paparanga o Shandong, ā, ko ngā ara rere e whakamaumahara ana ki ōna awa wai. E tū ana te whare toi ki tētahi wāhi e 6,000 mita pūrua te rahi, ā, ko te horahanga katoa o te whare e 10,000 mita pūrua. I whakamahia ngā taputapu tatau whārite hei whakamahine i te hanganga o te tuanui me te whakapai ake i te whakaōhanga o ngā rauemi. He taea te urutau ngā wāhi whakaaturanga, ā, ka whakamahi i te māramatanga taiao me ngā tirohanga ki te whenua. Ko te whāinga kia whakaatu i te ahurea o te rohe i runga i te āhua o nāianei.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Crevice Whare Toi te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Crevice Whare Toi he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Crevice Whare Toi he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.
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
Image 02: Creator SOCAL V
Image 03: Creator SOCAL V
Image 04: Creator SOCAL V
Image 05: Creator SOCAL V
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