Nestled within a charming natural landscape, this remarkable building sits in the loving embrace of a lotus pond to the west and the gentle foothills to the east. It stands tall at 20 meters and stretches out to 100 meters, making a bold architectural statement. What's more, a footbridge gracefully traverses the building, connecting the lotus pond and the hilltop, creating an intriguing intersection with the building's structure. In the heart of the building, there's a large opening that not only offers an outdoor public space but also enhances this delightful conversation. The footbridge that crosses the central opening allows individuals to connect with both the lotus pond and the hills, using the building as a window to admire the wonders of nature. What was once an expansive but unremarkable landscape now, thanks to the clever interplay of visual framing and release, hints at the presence of a picturesque natural scene and provides you with a fresh, friendly psychological experience.

This project calls for a dialogue with nature. The lighting design, rooted in a precise understanding of architectural language, delicately paints the nocturnal ambiance of the work with restrained light, leaving ample "light space" for people to commune with nature.

The western facade of the building forms outdoor platforms in a tiered fashion, with cascading steps linking these levels. This design creates a clean, continuous, upward path, starting from the lower levels and ascending to the rooftop platform, seamlessly traversing the entire facade. During the night, our intention is to introduce people to the building through this compelling pathway. We have chosen to emphasize the facade of this path with uplighting. To mitigate environmental light pollution, the height of the light fixtures is meticulously controlled.

People gaze through the opening—the "window”—to behold the beauty of the mountains and the water scenery. The "window" s intended to be serene, directing one's attention to the world outside. Hence, the lighting here is subdued, delicately illuminating only the outdoor platforms and specific facades to cater to essential safety lighting needs.

Another pivotal aspect of this project is the "bridge" that unites the water and the mountain landscape. During the night, light gently steers individuals along this pathway. All light sources are meticulously concealed, casting an inviting glow on the ground without causing any disruption. This luminous strip gracefully spans the entire site, eloquently connecting the water's surface with the mountain panoramas through the poetry of light.

The rooftop garden, in the stillness of the night, conjures a sense of privacy and tranquility, with a deliberate emphasis on the pathways and select flora. As people peer into the distance from here, we've taken care to minimize light pollution, allowing individuals to fully immerse themselves in the embrace of nature.

Balancing the expression of the architecture with the creation of a symbiotic dialogue between the structure and its natural surroundings, I perceive this as the quintessential challenge in the mastery of 'light manipulation'.