Xinjin Zhi Museum

Kengo Kuma – Xinjin Zhi Museum, Cheng du China, 2011-2012

The theme of this art museum located at the foot of Laojunshan Mountain, a sacred place for Taoism, is light and water. The permeable facade of the screen is made of locally available tiles. An airy screen with an interesting texture is created by fixing the tile that has a natural rough texture made in local workshops using traditional techniques with stainless steel wire. The tiles are hung and floating in the air, freed from their weight to emphasize lightness, in homage to Taoism which emphasizes nature and balance.