Open Architecture draws on traditional gardens for concrete cultural centre in China

Classical Chinese gardens informed the sweeping white-concrete geometries of Shanfeng Academy, a culture and sports centre in Suzhou by Chinese studio Open Architecture.
Shanfeng Academy combines a theatre, gallery, library and cafe with sports and dance facilities, which serve 2,000 students as well as locals in a newly-created district in the city.
Open Architecture has created Shanfeng Academy
Due to the diverse mix of functions housed in the building, Open Architecture opted to split it into