Changsha Culture Park is conceived as a man-made, floating platform connecting the three cultural facilities of the site – music hall, museum and library – into one fluid, integrated landscape. The park will be more than just a cultural landmark: it is designed as an open public space, which can be freely accessed by the local citizens.
The landscape is designed as an urban topography. On the ground, beneath the platform, is a semi-outdoor space illuminated by skylights above. The second level, the platform, is a city scale roofscape where the public can roam freely. These two levels permit people to enjoy a full range of cultural activities, both formal and informal, at all times and under any weather conditions: exhibition events, central open plan gatherings, mass concerts, and games are all possible......more
