The Camellia Theater is a delicate steel pavilion located in Dali, Yunnan, China, designed by Kong Xiangwei Studio. At 2,300 meters above sea level, it serves as a cultural performance space amidst a tea garden. The structure is inspired by a camellia flower and was created on-site using hand-woven steel bars with local workers' input. Its seven slender arcs resemble petals and integrate with the landscape, embodying a design philosophy of minimal human impact on the environment.
The Camellia Theater emerges from the mists of Fenghuang Mountain as a weightless structure that frames the land and sky, hosting cultural performances and quiet contemplation.
Inspired by the form of a camellia flower, the structure was conceived on-site through hand-weaving steel bars in collaboration with local workers, avoiding formal drawings altogether.
The Camellia Theater’s seven slender steel arcs resemble petals or celestial tassels, creating a delicate setting that harmonizes with the surrounding tea garden.
The design philosophy emphasizes minimal human intervention, with architects stating, 'Human intervention should be as light as dewdrops on leaves,' preserving the essence of the tea garden.
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