Skip to content
Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso by Guanyu Tao

Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso by Guanyu Tao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa Competition Category.


GolideZomangamanga· 2025

Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso

by Guanyu Tao

Client: Gerry Tao

Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award Winner in Zomangamanga Category

91,380

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #163921

Colors

The Design

About Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso

Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso ya Yan ikukonzanso ubale pakati pa zomangamanga ndi chilengedwe, ikugwira ntchito ngati likulu la chikhalidwe lomwe limakondwerera cholowa cha m'derali. Yokhazikika m'malo aukulu a Rushan, Shandong, kapangidwe kake kophatikizira kumatenga mfundo ku mawonekedwe a miyala ndi mawonekedwe oyenda bwino. Nyumba yosungiramo zaluso ili ndi mabwalo ozunguliridwa ndi madzi, makamu a ojambula, nyumba zosonyezera zosinthika, ndi malo ochitira zisudzo, zonse zolumikizana pamasitepe osiyanasiyana. Simenti yokhala ndi mawonekedwe ikufanana ndi miyala yachilengedwe, kulumikiza bwino chomangidwechi ndi malo ozungulira pomwe imasintha malo otsetsereka kukhala njira zogwirira ntchito ndi mabwalo.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award

Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, odabwitsa ndi odziwika. Opambana a Golide ndi zolengedwa zatsopano kwambiri, zoona patali ndi zonyezimira zomwe zimaonetsa luntha, nzeru ndi luso la opanga awo. Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso akuyembekezeka kukhala chopangidwa chotamandidwa kwambiri, chokhazikitsa zochitika ndi chachikulu chomwe chimabweretsa phindu losawonekapo kale. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Golide ya A' Design Award awa ndi ntchito yodabwitsa, yolemekezeka yomwe imapindulitsa kwambiri ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Yan Nyumba Yosungiramo Zaluso amabweretsa zilakolako zamphamvu, kudzutsa chidwi, kulimbikitsa luso lolenga ndi kutikopa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Yan Art Museum is a cultural hub that harmonizes architecture with the rugged terrain of Rushan. Unlike traditional museums, it transforms natural slopes into functional elements like pathways, plazas, and viewing platforms. Its dynamic layout fosters interaction between visitors and local artists through integrated studios and galleries. With textured concrete echoing rocky formations, Yan seamlessly blends cultural expression, innovation, and environmental integration.
Dimensions & Packaging
Yan Art Museum is situated on a 2,700-square-meter site, with a total building area of 1,650 square meters distributed across three levels. The first floor features a courtyard-style entrance surrounded by scattered artist studios and galleries, creating an inviting and interactive environment. The second floor includes a small open plaza, a compact gallery space, and essential auxiliary facilities. The third floor houses an open-air theater designed for traditional Chinese performances, providing a cultural focal point while blending seamlessly with the natural terrain.
Tags
Architecture, Subterranean architecture, Rural architecture, Cultural architecture, Museum
Production Technology
Yan employs form board texture reinforced concrete, creating rock-like surfaces while ensuring structural stability during excavation. The design incorporates shallow-rooted plants in the landscaping to safeguard the building's structure and waterproofing. Its three interconnected levels, linked by stairs and elevators, are carefully oriented to harmonize with the site’s layout and ensure accessibility, blending functionality with thoughtful integration into the natural environment.
Design Challenge
Addressing the site's varied slopes was challenging. The design cleverly integrates the natural incline to facilitate plazas and pathways, turning elevation changes into advantageous viewing platforms. This strategic use of the landscape not only enhances functionality but also establishes visual corridors that accentuate the architectural form, allowing the building to blend seamlessly with its environment.
Research
Inspired by the deconstructivism movement and the works of Thom Mayne and Zaha Hadid, Yan Art Museum integrates seamlessly into Rushan’s rugged terrain. The research involved site, cultural, and user analysis, employing techniques such as hand-drawing and collage to explore design possibilities. Tools like Rhinoceros, Adobe Suite, and D5 Render were used to refine the dynamic structure, harmonizing architecture with topography and cultural identity while enhancing visitor experiences.
Inspiration
The design of Yan Art Museum stems from a deep desire to harmonize architecture with nature while engaging in a meaningful dialogue with the local culture of Rushan. Drawing inspiration from the rugged, dramatic landscape of the Rushan mountain range, the museum reflects the stony textures and flowing contours of the region. Through its loosely arranged, courtyard-style layout, the design pays homage to the organic forms of traditional Chinese villages, weaving cultural heritage into its spatial composition. This approach transforms natural and cultural elements into a dynamic hub for artistic and cultural expression. By intertwining natural forms with human creativity, the museum becomes both a tribute to and an extension of its surroundings, celebrating the beauty of the terrain and the spirit of the community it serves.
Project Duration
The concept design was finished in 2024 Sep, with site location at Shandong, Rushan, China.
Operation Flow
Upon entering Yan, visitors arrive at a plaza encircled by a pool and walls, leading to artist studios and the main gallery with rotating exhibits. An elevator and external stairs from the main gallery provide access to the second floor’s L-shaped plaza, which connects to the second gallery for permanent exhibitions. Visitors can ascend to the third floor via elevator or plaza stairs to reach the outdoor amphitheater, a venue for traditional performances.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Guanyu Tao, 2024
Team Members
Guanyu Tao
Image Credits
Image #1: Designer and Photo Rendering Guanyu Tao
Image #2: Designer and Photo Rendering Guanyu Tao
Image #3: Designer and Photo Rendering Guanyu Tao
Image #4: Designer and Photo Rendering Guanyu Tao
Image #5: Designer and Photo Rendering Guanyu Tao

Sponsored

Explore Beyond Designers.org

Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition

The A' Design Award is an international, juried accolade for good design. Take part in the A' Design Award to get an opportunity to earn meritocratic recognition, gain fame, prestige and publicity for your work. Nominate your work for the A' Design Award and compete for the coveted A' Design Prize.

Nominate