MOMA Lotus Resort, Jiuhua Mountain
MOMA Lotus Resort Buildings, Anhui Architecture, Eastern Chinese Project Images
MOMA Lotus Resort, Jiuhua Mountain
New Commercial Development in East China – design by Lacime Architects
7 Sep 2019
MOMA Lotus Resort, Jiuhua Mountain
Design: Lacime Architects, Shanghai
Location: Jiuhua Mountain, Chizhou, Anhui, eastern China
Photos by Schran Images
When Jiuhua Mountain first comes into view, we can see its clear shape. With its endless peaks, it lives up to the reputation as “the best mountain in Southeast China”.
The bronze statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva stands quietly under the peaks, withstanding the test of time together with the mountains, the water, and the villages here. In the late Kaiyuan Period of the Tang Dynasty, Ksitigarbha Jin came to Jiuhua; over the next 1,600 years, the Ksitigarbha Bodhimanda has become widely known. The peaks and mountains of Jiuhua Mountain are integrated with Buddhist culture, presenting a unique style.
The Lotus Town stands just close to the bronze statue. In fact, this small town is more like a village, with natural veins and groups of buildings, making it an ideal place for tourists to rest after climbing mountains to worship Buddha and for friends to gather and drink tea.
The MOMA Lotus Resort is the first building, which is located at the entrance of the town. ?A tree, a well, and a crowing rooster? is the image of the ?entrance to a village? in Chinese people?s mind, which is also a strong hint of homesicknes...
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