“East meets West” someone murmurs as they approach \u63a5\u5f85\u4e2d\u5fc3. The Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Center stands here. It is a place where cultures blend seamlessly.
\u63a5\u5f85\u4e2d\u5fc3 embodies cultural exchange. It represents a bridge between Italy and China. The architecture reflects this union. It merges Italian and Sino styles. The goal was to create harmony between East and West.
Chengdu boasts a rich history. Its civilization spans 4500 years. Its city construction dates back 2300 years. Marco Polo visited Chengdu in the 13th century. He wrote about the Corridor Bridge and Jinjiang River. He also described Sichuan’s cloth.
The Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Center is key. It aims to foster cultural exchange. This is part of the Chengdu Tianfu Cultural and Creative City. It supports China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
aoe, a Beijing-based architecture practice designed \u63a5\u5f85\u4e2d\u5fc3. The building covers 1,695 square meters. It stands 36 kilometers from Chengdu’s center. The planned area covers 17,815 square meters. The construction area is 2,107 square meters.
Architects drew inspiration from the “Ruyi.” This ancient Chinese gift symbolized peace. It was given to foreign ambassadors. The Italian pavilion mirrors Italy’s piazzas. It shapes an urban living room. The design incorporates Roman arches and domes. Circular spaces offer versatile functions. They are used for exhibitions, meetings, receptions and catering.
The walls are pure white. They create a three-dimensional light effect. Large glass areas extend the indoor space. Outdoor scenery becomes a dynamic mural. The pavilion integrates into its natural surroundings.
Natural resources are used responsibly. The design protects the environment. Top lighting diffuses light evenly. Ventilation devices channel airflow. Light, scenery and wind combine naturally. People coexist with nature inside the building.
Low-E glass and local wood were used. Green roofs reduce energy consumption. The exhibition hall integrates the surrounding ecological forest. The building’s height is staggered. Visitors view scenery from different perspectives. This creates a “walk in the woods” mood.
Inside, ten circular walls shape a flowing space. The walls divide the space into three levels. Circular skylights guide visitors. The ceiling remains level. Glass boundaries incorporate the outdoor landscape.
Indoor and outdoor spaces merge. Three outdoor piazzas evoke Italy. There is an entrance fountain piazza and an Italian piazza. There is also an outdoor theater. The Piazza Italia features Roman arch ruins.
Inside are a meeting hall and a showroom. There is also a multi-functional hall. These surround the central exhibition hall. Wall openings control light. Water features and sculptures decorate the meeting room. Greenery and mountains surround the outdoor walls.
Visitors cross to the Italian piazza. A curved staircase leads to the roof garden. Circular gardens showcase vegetation and stone. The Chinese Cultural Hall is reached via a cultural corridor. A white jade pavement crosses a water pond. These paths symbolize the Silk Roads.
\u63a5\u5f85\u4e2d\u5fc3 stands as a symbol of friendship. It shows the beauty that arises when cultures converge.