Cuisuba Yi Cultural & Visitor Center / West-line studio - ArchDaily

On a northwestern Guizhou typical plateau, placed at an altitude of above 2,000 meters in-between untouched grassland hills and mountains, stands the Cuisuba Yi Cultural & Visitor Center.

Symbolism has always played a significant role in West-line Studio’s work, and in this cultural center, the connection with Yi's ancient culture appears through many layers.

First of all the building mass resembles the traditional Yi sacrificial altar, where sacrifices refer to offers.

This architectural gesture aims to show a response to the tension of nature, and again refers to Yi sacrificial symbols.

Yi Cultural Center aims to become a wordless monument that stands alone resembling Yi culture through symbolism and in creating a ritual atmosphere.

Published On: Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT