The Blue Insight Cave Space

The project is situated along Donghai No.1 Road, Ningde City, Fujian Province, China. The architectural design emphasizes the relationship with the environment and also takes into account the concept of low-carbon and energy-saving. The building is hidden underground, which not only respects environmental factors but also maintains a relatively stable indoor temperature, reducing the energy consumption of cooling in summer. The design inspiration comes from the reefs and sea caves around the site. The exterior of the building is designed in an irregular shape. By utilizing structural and functional openings (doors and windows), the wall presents a geometric cutting and combination relationship, accompanied by different angles of inclination of the walls, the building looks like a moderately abstract reef. The concrete is treated with roughening to give the building a more rock like feel. The roof has several uniquely shaped ventilation and lighting openings. Their shapes imitate marine creatures in forms of flat circles, triangles, or long tubes, freely combined and distributed in the middle of the grassland. They can be used as installations on rooftop grasslands for tourists to play and take photos of, while ensuring indoor ventilation and lighting. The main entrance of the building is located on the west side of the roof, with a semi-circular shape that extends from underground. People can enter the interior of the building through the descending passage. The interior of the building is composed of multiple interconnected "cave" spaces. The architect created an organic and dramatic space through mimicry. The indoor space is divided into three areas: lobby, main space, and logistics space. The main space consists of two areas, salon and gallery, both located on the side of the building facing the sea, with a good view.This place can host exhibitions, small gatherings, and provide catering services.