1. An Architecture of Place We believe design must respect its specific site environment. The Storehouse is nestled in a valley with multiple levels. In order to accommodate the height difference, we carefully allocate functions on different levels through minimum adapting the original site. In this way, the Storehouse is naturally integrated with its surroundings and becomes part of the place. 2. A Contemporary Liquor Storehouse We believe the Storehouse is a modern expression of oriental culture, local culture and liquor culture, not merely an ordinary industrial building; therefore, the terra cotta brick is used on the façade.

Basically, the terra cotta brick has kind of inherent connection with the pottery jar because they are made from same material. The earthy color and façade pattern of the brick also highlight the introvert and serene quality of the Storehouse. In addition to this, some local architecture elements are used in the façade design. 3. A Place for Visiting and Experiencing We believe the Storehouse is not only a storage space, but also a place for visiting and experiencing. Thus, we design a visiting path to connect those experiential nodes in the Storehouse and to wind through the whole the Langjiu Estate at the very beginning of the design.

In order to deal with huge height difference on site, we designed elevated boardwalk, sightseeing elevator, escalator and terraced roofs along the meandering path, which enables visitors to walking through the Storehouse without interfering with the storage space. Resonance and Dialogue A good architecture is supposed to have its unique sense of experience, specific attributes of place, outstanding cultural context and contemporary features, and be capable of arousing the desire of resonance and conversation from visitors.

We believe the Storehouse is exactly such a good architecture that deserves to express those uniqueness and attributes in the architectural design. The Giant Jar, built with about 150,000 pcs of terra cotta bricks, is the biggest feature and eye-catching point of the Storehouse. Its complicate construction is not only an expression of the craftsmanship spirit of Langjiu, but also an architectural language communicating with people. The perforated brick wall and fenestration ensure fresh air freely flow through the building, which provides an ideal microbiological environment necessitated by liquor storage, and keeps alcohol concentration in the indoor air at a safety level.

The roof water pool is popular in local residential houses, so we bring it into the Project. The pool becomes part of landscape design and cools down indoor temperature in hot summer. In this way, the Storehouse provides an ideal storage environment for the liquor in a natural and sustainable way.