Prepared Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall

Houyanmen Village has been strategically prioritizing rural industrial revitalization, with plantation construction playing a pivotal role in the village's overall development. In designing the Prepared Rehmannia Root Crafts Exhibition Hall, LUO studio broke away from traditional notions, embracing a design for the hall that balances large-span spaces with local and ecological attributes. Inspired by the cooking of Rehmannia roots, the design centers on light, creating a dynamic interplay of natural light and shadows throughout the building. The near-circular form enhances the light's fluidity, while avoiding complex arcs for construction efficiency. Drawing from traditional wooden construction techniques, the project used small-section column arrays, which were then stacked vertically and horizontally to secure secondary small wooden beams. This lightweight modular system allowed villagers to assemble components without heavy machinery, making construction more efficient and suited to the region's rural roads and conditions.