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Wutopia Lab Designs the Roof of the Deep Time Palace in China

— June 21, 2023 — Art & Design
Shanghai-based design studio Wutopia Lab created the Deep Time Palace, which is an underground museum located in Changchun, China. It is defined by a wavy roof made from concrete materials and perforated with eye-shaped openings. The large museum is made up of two underground levels that connect to the Manchurian Regime Palace to the west side and the North side opens to the Museum of the History of Northeast China Under Japanese Occupation.

The chief architect of Wutopia Lab, Ting Yu states that "I believe the art museum should adopt a more modest approach. With this in mind, I have concealed the art museum, avoiding any alteration to the established ambiance above. When envisioning the space, I aimed to utilize the underground structure as a starting point to convey the sense of 'depth."

Image Credit: Wutopia Lab
Trend Themes
1. Underground Museums - Designing underground museums with unique architectural features and seamless integration with surrounding structures presents opportunities for immersive visitor experiences.
2. Wavy Concrete Roofs - Using wavy concrete roofs with perforated eye-shaped openings can create visually striking architectural designs that evoke a sense of depth and intrigue.
3. Modest Art Museum Approach - Taking a more modest approach to art museums by concealing them underground allows for preservation of the established ambiance above ground while still offering captivating exhibitions.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore innovative designs and construction techniques for underground museums with unique roofs and seamless integration with existing structures.
2. Museum - The museum industry can leverage the concept of underground museums with hidden art spaces to provide visitors with immersive experiences and preserve the established ambiance.
3. Concrete Materials - The construction industry can embrace the use of concrete materials with eye-shaped perforations to create visually striking architectural elements that enhance the sense of depth in various structures.
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