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Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà by Socal V

Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà by Socal V is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìkọ́lé, Ilé àti Ètò Competition Category.


FàdákàÌkọ́lé· 2025

Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà

by Socal V

Client: Socal V

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Ìkọ́lé Category

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The Design

About Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà

Crevice jẹ́ ilé ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé iṣẹ́ ọnà ní Weihai, orílẹ̀-èdè Ṣáínà. Àwòrán ìmọ̀ràn rẹ̀ wá láti inú ìmọrírì àwọn òkè àti omi nínú àwọn ẹ̀kọ́ Confucius. Àwọn ìrísí onígun mẹ́ta ńlá ń rán wa létí ilẹ̀ olókè-pẹrẹsẹ ti Shandong, nígbà tí àwọn ọ̀nà tí ń ṣàn bí omi ń rán wa létí àwọn odò rẹ̀. Ilé ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé náà dúró lórí ilẹ̀ tí ó tó ẹgbẹ̀rún mẹ́fà (6,000) mítà onígun mẹ́rin, tí gbogbo àyè ilé rẹ̀ sì tó ẹgbẹ̀rún mẹ́wàá (10,000) mítà onígun mẹ́rin. Wọ́n lo àwọn irinṣẹ́ parametric láti mú kí ìkọ́lé òrùlé dára sí i àti láti dín ìnáwó ohun èlò kù. Àwọn àyè ìfihàn ṣeé ṣàtúnṣe, wọ́n sì ń lo ìmọ́lẹ̀ àdánidá àti ìwòran ilẹ̀ àyíká. Èròǹgbà rẹ̀ ni láti fi àṣà ìbílẹ̀ hàn ní ọ̀nà ìgbàlódé.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award

Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Crevice Ilé Ìṣẹ̀ǹbáyé Iṣẹ́ Ọnà jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.

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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