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Mountain mirage: space and light activate local heritage at this Chinese art centre

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Wutopia Lab drew inspiration from the historical narrative of overseas Chinese workers, who exiled from Indonesia, established the coffee plantation that originally sat on the site. - Liu Guowei
The project transforms three existing buildings on the former agricultural land into a cultural landmark. - Liu Guowei
From a cave and arched lobby to skylights and a water feature, Wutopia Lab’s design interweaves architectural components with references to the plantation and surrounding mountains. - Liu Guowei
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Architecture
Client
Chia Tai Xinglong Coffee Industry Development Co.,Ltd
Landscape Design
Chongqing Weitu Landscape Design Co., Ltd
Lighting Design
Chloe Zhang
Floor Area
2,606 sq-m

Modern innovation meets cultural significance at the Wutopia Lab-designed Sun River Art Centre in Coffee Village, Hainan, China.

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Wutopia Lab drew inspiration from the

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