In the heart of Hangzhou’s Yuhang District, ‘Liangzhu Yohoo Park’, a distinctive art museum is created at the core of this historical cultural hub. Led by Aedas Global Design Principal Ken Wai, the design of the Yohoo Museum integrates culture and art, vitalising the city as Hangzhou’s newest gem.
The design inspiration comes from jade, a noble and precious material used in important rituals since ancient times. The overall aerial view of the Yohoo Museum presents a double-ring structure featuring two interlocking jade rings. It symbolises the connection between the culture of Liangzhu and the Grand Canal, serving as a link that bridges the ancient and the modern.
The double-ring structure created a dynamic and cohesive form. Conceived as a singular steel frame structure, the museum’s edges gently raised off the ground without visible support, seemingly defying gravitational pull. The smooth architectural contours enclose two public courtyards; the circular light well symbolises the connection between heaven and earth.
