david adjaye adds light box villa to sifang art museum site in china

david adjaye adds light box villa to sifang art museum site in china
image courtesy of adjaye associates 

located in nanjing, the china international practical exhibition of architecture (CIPEA) features a collection of built works designed by a selection of 24 chinese and international practices. masterplanned by canadian architect paul rosenau, the vast sifang art museum site has been conceived as a live architectural exhibition, showcasing work by wang shu, odile decq and steven holl.

the design takes the form of elongated 60 meter box, elevated above ground

british architect david adjaye‘s addition to the site takes the form of elongated 60 meter box, elevated above the ground and clad in a jagged mosaic of broken slate. the textured façade is punctuated by an irregular pattern of deep set windows, while a bamboo lined pathway culminates in a tall slot that forms the entrance to the villa.

the villa is clad in a jagged mosaic of broken slate

contrasting the monolithic lateral elevations, a generous amount of glazing is found at both ends of the structure. internally, a vibrant play of light is created by a series of skylights that illuminate the dramatically sculpted ceilings and walls. the ground plane contains a number of rectangular glazed openings with illuminated views beneath the building. exposed concrete is used throughout the dwelling, with bamboo flooring used in each of the five bedrooms.

a vibrant play of light is created by a series of skylights that illuminate the sculpted ceilings

exposed concrete is used throughout the design

see designboom’s previous coverage of the sifang art museum development here