Located in the western part of Kunming City, this art museum plays a pivotal role in the Cuifeng Ecological Park. The concept of “Mountain & Sea” stems from its strategic positioning, offering a tranquil escape from the city’s commotion while standing prominently on the mountainside. Additionally, it resides at the northern terminus of the Dianchi Lake system, encompassing remarkable natural scenery that seamlessly blends the city, water, and mountains into one breathtaking vista. These distinct site features lend a unique character to this art space.
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Harnessing the Landscape- The site is located roughly a 15-minute drive from the mountain’s base. As you ascend, you’ll encounter a meandering stone forest, and the mountain is divided into upper and lower plateaus, separated by a height difference of over ten meters, creating an appearance of steepness and poetic allure. While exploring this terrain, you may come across various structures, such as platforms, tea houses, viewing pavilions, verandas, and playing pools, thoughtfully erected by previous scholars and arranged from the base to the pinnacle of the stone forest. © Guangkun Yang
Seemingly Chaotic Yet Intriguing- While it may initially appear disordered, upon closer examination, it resembles a constellation diagram that depicts the accumulation of people’s understanding of this site, lending it a captivating quality. Consequently, the architect abandoned constru...