- Features commentaries from famous architects including Fan Di'an,
Kenneth Frampton, Steven Holl, Arata Isozaki, Rem Koolhaas, Thomas
Krens, Mohsen Mostafavi, Wang Mingxian- Features valuable drawings
collected by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, United States-
Highlights the building of a traditional brick kiln, as well as the past
porcelain culture of Jingdezhen- A reliable resource as a reflection of
an "Architecture of Nature," that combines contemporaneity with the
resonance of the agesZhu Pei's Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum recalls a
time of glory of the once "Millenium Porcelain Capital" city,
Jingdezhen, and extends these memories to the present. Inspired by the
perception of Jingdezhen's specific regional culture (porcelain) and the
survival wisdom of the locals, the museum is a symbol of the past and
future. The contemporary architecture magnificently resonates the ages:
the building form is reminiscent of ancient traditional brick kilns, and
its landscape -- with mirror pools, bamboo groves, kiln ruins, and
courtyards -- recreates an impression of Jingdezhen's vibrant porcelain
past. As an "Architecture of Nature," that evokes both contemporaneity
and ancient vibes, the museums subverts typical perceptions of
modern-day museums. Colored photos, drawings, essays, and interviews
provide detailed insights on the conception of the museum -- from design
concept to environmental strategies, to construction techniques and
construction materials -- as well as the architect's personal
perspectives on the overall concept and intention of the museum. The
pages also feature commentaries on the museum by well-known architects,
including Steven Holl, Kenneth Frampton, Mohsen Mostafavi, Rem Koolhaas,
and Arata Isozaki.
