He Art Museum by Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

He Art Museum by Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

He Art Museum by Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

The double helix “DNA” staircase of the He Art Museum achieves a spectacular balance between harmony and tension. Expanding gradually from the ground up, the rings connect the museum's four floors, serving as its structural and spiritual heart.

 

He Art Museum | Foshan, Guangdong Province, China | Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

Drawing inspiration from sky wells (tian-jing) seen in traditional Southern Chinese architecture, skylight filters through the museum from a central oculus encircled by the staircase. The feature combines modern design principles with local architectural practices.

 

He Art Museum | Foshan, Guangdong Province, China | Tadao Ando Architect & AssociatesHe Art Museum | Foshan, Guangdong Province, China | Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

He Art Museum | Foshan, Guangdong Province, China | Tadao Ando Architect & Associates