‘meixihu culture and arts center’ by hans hollein, changsha, china all images courtesy of hans hollein
austrian practice hans hollein has finished the design for the ‘meixihu lake international culture and arts center’ in changsha, china. the urban project layers an extensive and diverse program in what will become the world’s largest cultural center and landmark. among the many facets of the master plan, the main elements will consist of a mall, hotel, exhibition, apartment complex and theater packaged within individual buildings that architectonically support one another in a unique sculptural language. the commercial aspects of the compilation tie together the artistic and cultural functions, through reintegrated circulation. pedestrian paths bring people from public transport directly to the megaplex, while major peripheral roads communicate with new underground streets. the meixu lake sits adjacently to the site to provide a tranquil, natural backdrop.
local traditional materials are combined with contemporary technology and strategies to create a range of dynamic spaces, reflective surfaces, irregular massive spaces and new methods of communication make it amongst the largest in the world.
aerial view
view from meixi lake
approach from main street
main entrance for the shopping mall
view towards the main entrance
exterior form creates an artistic icon for the city
entrance of the shopping mall
museum interior
entrance hall
site
preview of the meixihu international culture and arts center
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Not bad in the daring department for an 80 year old architect! Hopefully he pulls a Niemeyer and keeps kickin until he’s 104.
The interior shots are very cool, I like how the structure weaves through the building
It’s ridiculous. Deconstructivism on acid. The waterfront view is like nothing I’ve seen before. I hope it will be built, just out of spite.
Oh please, I’m Chinese and I can assure you that this is not remotely Chinese in shape nor form.
nice way to tie together so many things. cant be easy with something of this size
very chinese, the towers are fantastic, really something new.
it’s funny!
And this person is supposed to be a Pritzker Prize laureate?
Not sure about the mall,looks like crumpled paper,but the texture is interesting,over all the lines are very clean cut .Gives a nice view .
really embarassing