The Nanshan Campus of the China Academy of Art is a place of traditional humanism and natural flavor. Its ink charm of indigo bricks and tiles, and light white stone pillars reflect the humanistic qualities in the Southern area of the Yangtze River. The magnificent cultural square creates a unique cultural atmosphere for Nanshan Campus through the spatial design approach of operation and open-eyesight.

Based on the architectural style of the campus, this case takes ink as the keynote, metal grilles, wood, and landscape rock panels as the main elements to forge an integrated design symbol of traditional culture and modern architectural style.

Donald Judd believed that art should not be representational: the work should exist as an independent object in its own right. He hopes that those who visit art exhibitions could concentrate entirely on the objects.

The design is rooted in the local culture, drawing from the rocks, flowers, and the West Lake Dragon Well tea. Also, the sculptures, floral art, and furnishings create a sense of literati elegance.

Visitors could touch each art-works and feel the story behind them.

The design of the lobby takes full advantage of the natural light, integrating perfectly with the interior. The cultural core spirit and the delicate modern technology are organically united by the bold collision of rock culture in classical Chinese Garden and the modern minimalist approach in the light-source series.

To emphasize the space order, the multi-function room is decorated with an array of soft furnishing in a simple, mono-material hard-furnishing atmosphere. The collision of natural floral art and stone rock slabs brings out the natural properties of wood and stone. The natural properties of the building material itself are restored over man-made creations. The immersive spatial structure is created within the rhythms of the East and the cultural symbols of the West, thus creating an infinite spiritual context in a limited space.

It is after the Cold Food Festival that tea sets can be dispensed. And then, tea leaves are readily available in the tea garden. After collection, it just needs to be steamed, mashed, and dried. Therefore, the seven wooden tools are all useless.      “The Book of Tea” Lu Yu

When stepping into the tea room, you can enjoy the breeze and the moon. Besides, you can relax, sip, read or chat with friends there. And, the ideal side of the dweller can be seen in one cup of tea. The combination of the natural power and college life creates a unique rhythm of oriental culture with flexible and spiritual space.

In the meeting room, the natural light and shadows through the window not only enrich the vision but also break the heaviness and dullness of the space. The design of the stretch ceilings allows the sunlight to spill through the skylight, which creates a strong cultural presence.

The water-wave texture of the conference table presents the natural beauty and also echoes the scene outside. Moreover, it creates a sense of pure and quiet mood in the conference room.

As a whole, the design of the reception center adheres to the art concept of simplification and abstraction, for the sake of creating a moment of relief and peace in the fragrance of books and ink.