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In China, a rural exhibition centre uses design tradition to brings users closer to agriculture

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Luo Studio designed the Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, China, to reflect the region’s local design vernacular. - Jin Weiqi
The exhibition space highlights the traditional cooking of the medicinal herb, that relies on sunlight for the steaming and drying process. - Jin Weiqi
Wood construction, drawing inspiration from the construction of ancient Jingdezhen kilns that make use of timber frames, is used as the main structural system. - Jin Weiqi

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Client
People’s Government of Huanfeng Town, Xiuwu County
Construction
Henan Shancheng Construction Engineering Co., Ltd
Floor Area
1,463 sq-m

Local materials, techniques and traditions guide the design of an exhibition hall in rural Henan to shine light onto the production of an important Chinese medicinal herb, rehmannia root.

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