intriguing, geometrical, modern yet classical. quite neat
Although the appearance of the building is a geometric shape, the color is still maintained the characteristic of folk houses which is white wall tiles. The architect also use a large number of traditional architectural symbols. however, he use some western modern science and technology in the museum. In the terms of visual language, it may more focus on the traditional, but the concept of whole space is modern.
PLAN
Footfall like a circulation, visitors just keep one way and direction. It is easy to visite.
using the white wall and black title to connect with old buildings (red one)
Tradional elements in the museum
windows
source:http://huimin.huiminchi.com/index.php?showimage=100
wall
source:https://www.flickr.com/photos/damaicha/5217700828/
ROOF:
source: http://www.kpbs.org/news/2010/mar/30/american-masters-im-pei-building-china-modern/
Geometric
source: http://oldblueprints.com/i-m-pei-suzhou-museum-suzhou-china.html
As for the roof, Ieoh Ming Pei keep the zuzhou traditional element, but in the part of materials he use the Steel and concrete instead of the traditional wood, it present a new and amazing look. If architect did not do that, it have the bonds of lighting. But now it has been broken. And present the "let light to do design" concept fully.