Red Village Observatory / TAG

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New Growth of Red Village - Outside Yishala Village are layers of terraced fields piled up with cobblestones, and inside the village are courtyard dwellings built according to the envelope of the mountains. The intense sunlight in the Panxi Valley passes through the gaps between the roofs, casting distinct geometric light and shadows in the narrow, winding, and undulating village alleys. This is the first visual impression upon entering Yishala, and it serves as the design prototype for the observatory space. Firstly, the design compresses and "backfills" the auxiliary spaces, and restores the height differences of the mountainous terrain in the environment by steps. Then, the functions are disassembled into four small-scale units distributed in a staggered pattern. These units are connected in series through stairs, corridors, and bridges, translating the vivid charm of tradition with modern architectural language.