Golden A' Design Award Winner 2020
Warm ochre and deep umber tones envelop the viewer as Basic Design's Grand Theatre of Sanshui Art Performances and Conferences unfolds in a symphony of geometric precision and theatrical grandeur, the composition captured from the stage perspective looking outward toward a vast auditorium arranged in bilateral symmetry along a central vertical axis that bisects rows upon rows of vermillion-upholstered seating cascading in gentle curves toward the foreground, the chromatic interplay between the warm terracotta wood paneling of the walls and balcony facades and the saturated cadmium red of the seats creating a harmonious analogous color scheme that oscillates between earth tones and deeper crimson accents, the spatial architecture revealing three distinct tiers of seating with the orchestra level dominating the lower two-thirds of the composition while two balcony levels recede into shadow above, their curvilinear edges softened by carefully positioned downlights that cast warm pools of illumination against the angular faceted wall surfaces reminiscent of crystalline geological formations or origami-inspired folded planes, the ceiling dissolving into darkness yet punctuated by constellations of recessed spotlights that read as celestial points against the void, the overall luminosity employing a sophisticated low-key value structure with selective highlighting that guides the eye along the sweeping horizontal bands of the balcony rails and the rhythmic vertical intervals of the wall sconces, the perspectival system operating through a modified one-point linear construction with the vanishing point centered and elevated, creating a powerful visual corridor that draws the viewer deep into the spatial envelope while the symmetrical arrangement reinforces a sense of ceremonial formality and institutional gravitas, the material palette suggesting high-quality timber veneers and acoustic paneling with surfaces that appear both warm to the touch and acoustically responsive, edge treatments alternating between crisp geometric intersections where wall planes meet and softer gradations where light dissolves into shadow, the overall atmospheric resonance evoking anticipation and collective gathering, a space designed to honor the transformative power of performance.
The Elegant Lotus, the Cultural Card of the City The lotus in the wind sways gracefully and sends off pleasant fragrance. Sanshui Cultural Center is located in Hexiang Lake, the core area of Sanshui New Town, Foshan City. As a new cultural landmark of Sanshui City, its architectural appearance and interior design are of high standards.