Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024
contemporary architecture, museum building, cultural institution, minimalist design, geometric volumes, interlocking masses, vertical tower, perforated screen, lattice framework, warm ivory, cream white, off-white surfaces, cerulean sky, sienna mountains, umber terrain, earth tones, high-key palette, warm neutrals, complementary contrast, mountainous landscape, arid environment, highland plateau, afternoon light, natural illumination, soft shadows, atmospheric perspective, horizontal banding, linear rhythm, asymmetrical composition, figure-ground contrast, shallow foreground, deep recession, contemporary minimalism, regional vernacular, monolithic presence, smooth surfaces, geometric apertures, shadow play, luminous quality, contemplative atmosphere, cultural heritage, sacred geometry, architectural photography, built environment, institutional architecture, volumetric composition, spatial hierarchy, material restraint, tectonic expression
Set against the foothills of the mountains, the Lhasa Thangka Museum is structured akin to a Tibetan monastery, fostering a profound connection with the surrounding mountains and sky. The combination of internal and external viewing paths inspires visitors to feel and appreciate the cultural characteristics of Tibet. The detail design respects the heritage of the local culture and reproduces the traditional artistic features with a modern architectural language.The museum aims to be a window for the dissemination of Thangka art, it will treasure and promote Thangka and Tibetan culture