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Zhijiang Art Architecture
Journey through the artistic architecture of Zhijiang to experience the rhythmic fusion of modern design and traditional style.
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1. China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus
Our first stop is the origin of Zhijiang's artistic atmosphere - an art academy nestled in the mountains. When Wang Shu designed it, he approached the building as if designing a mountain, creating a campus that resembles a pastoral village. Irregular windows on pure white walls, bamboo-woven railings on building facades, wavelike roof curves - every thoughtful detail naturally slows your pace.
Zhuantang Street, West Lake District
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2. China Academy of Art Folk Art Museum
Walking through campus, it's hard not to be drawn to this museum seemingly hidden in the mountains. Following the undulating slope, through geometric divisions, the building's form integrates seamlessly with the sloping Xiangshan mountainside. The exterior skin is composed of floor-to-ceiling glass and suspended tile layers, naturally interweaving light, landscape, and tiled architecture.
3.China Design Museum
The campus also features a Western modernist building. Architect Álvaro Siza boldly used red sandstone walls, preserving their naturally varying textures. Light is treated as a natural material, introduced from unexpected corners. Three original trees on the site were preserved, becoming part of the architecture. The museum houses 365 Bauhaus school works and over 2,000 pieces from the Bauhaus period, plus more than 36,000 items donated by collectors.
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Within China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus
Within China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus
Tuesday to Sunday 09:30 - 16:30(Reservations available through "China Design Museum" WeChat
account)
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·Additional Knowledge·
Bauhaus style is another term for modernism, pursuing simple, classic, and practical design, emphasizing "less is more."
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·Tour Routes·
1.China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus
2.China Academy of Art Folk Art Museum
Currently, the academy is not fully open to the public. Alumni can make reservations through the "China Academy of Art Alumni Association" WeChat account.
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Cultural Spaces
Discover Hangzhou's multidimensional inclusivity through internationally styled, artistic architectural spaces.
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1. Tianmuli
Tianmuli practices humanism by "letting people live within." 17 distinctively shaped buildings enclose over 10,000 square meters of outdoor space, creating a humanistic living environment. People can freely move or linger in the open plaza, wandering through select shops, bookstores, galleries, and cafes, creating mutual warmth between people and architecture.
Intersection of Tianmu Mountain Road and Gudun Road, West Lake District
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2. Dongxin Innovation Park
Formerly the old factory area of Eastern Communications Group, it preserves the architectural style of the mid-20th century. The old factory buildings have been transformed into 61 design-focused stores or showrooms. It features Xugu Hotel, Yuanbai Exhibition Hall, handicraft shops, and renowned original furniture brands and select shops like Fnji, Mumo, and Yiyu, perfect for those who appreciate vintage minimalist style.
3.China Wetland Museum
The entire museum employs a dome concept, with the main structure buried within an organic "hill" that almost completely blends with the surrounding natural wetlands. Only the observation tower - lovingly called the "flying saucer" by Hangzhou locals - sprouting from the hill reminds people of this "artificial wetland's" existence. The museum allows visitors to experience wetland beauty and learn about wetland knowledge through typical wetland scene recreations and multimedia interactions.
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139 Liuhe Road, West Lake District
Inside Xixi Wetland Park.
Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
Telephone: 88872933.
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Fuchun Mountain Dwelling
Explore the poetic Fuyang that extends from Huang Gongwang's "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting.
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1. Fuchun Mountain Museum
Fuyang, historically known as "Fuchun," was the final reclusive dwelling place of Huang Gongwang, the creator of "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains." With a scholar's mountain-dwelling sentiment, Wang Shu designed the Fuchun Mountain Museum as a dialogue with Huang Gongwang. The entire building appears as ridges from one angle and peaks from another. Beyond the exhibition hall steps, there are ramps connecting all spaces, like mountain paths, leading you through twists and turns to observe the interior of this "mountain."
Binjiang West Avenue, Fuyang District
Tuesday to Sunday09:00 - 16:30
Tel: 63323284
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2. Dongziguan Village Residences
Along the Fuchun River, Dongziguan Village features 46 new Hangzhou-style residences that cleverly incorporate the traditional slightly curved "person" character-shaped roofs, creating a staggered yet continuous skyline that complements the mountain ridges behind. The dark gray roofs and white walls poetically sketch out the ink-wash Jiangnan depicted in Wu Guanzhong's paintings, guiding the poetic return of rural architecture.
3.Wen Village Residences
Wen Village, with its clear stream in front and green mountains behind, houses Hangzhou-style residences renovated by Wang Shu using local materials. The roofs are covered with old tiles, while the exterior walls use Hangzhou stone and local yellow clay. The rammed earth technique inherits local ancestral craftsmanship. While preserving the characteristics of each house, these renovations add more charm, displaying strong personal style and rich rural atmosphere.
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Dongziguan Village, Fuyang District
Dongqiao Town, Fuyang District
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·Expert Insight·
"The symbiosis between ancient villages and villagers means retaining both the people and their nostalgia."
—Meng Fanhao
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