Shanxia Cultural Station

Yongkang, Zhejiang Client: MUFU Architectural Performance Studio

Shanxia Cultural Station is located at the foot of Maoqian Mountain in Yongkang, Zhejiang Province, China.Each year, on the evening of the 17th day of the first lunar month, crowds surge onto the slopes of hills Dayanta (Big-rock-pagoda) and Houyanta, which flank the dragon lantern venue, to secure the best viewing spots. The completion of the Shanxia Cultural Station added a new vantage point south of the field and established a new spatial order with the existing landscape. During the dragon lantern performance, the building’s upper levels served as viewing platforms and lounges, enhancing the experience for a considerable number of spectators. The first floor was open to the public, offering food and beverages in the chilly early spring. The second floor served as a space for event preparation, village gatherings, and auspicious-symbol writing.