Explore a 2,100-square-meter miniature architectural world! The new museum in Guangzhou opens today, and it's free!

The architectural model museum, Guangzhou Pavilion,  officially opens today on September 12. Spanning over 2,100 square meters, the museum integrates four traditional Lingnan residential elements—round houses, bamboo-tube houses, courtyard homes, and gardens—abstracted into contemporary spatial prototypes that correspond to its four exhibition halls.

Featuring hundreds of architectural models and art installations, the museum showcases works curated by a 14-member academic committee, including renowned architects like Song Chunhua and He Jingtang. The exhibition hall is free and open to the public. Visitors can attend after making reservations through the official WeChat account.

Curated by a team led by He Jingtang of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the museum reinterprets four classic Lingnan spatial prototypes—enclosed Hakka tulou, bamboo-style row houses, courtyard residences, and classical gardens—into immersive galleries.

The exhibits, organized under the acronym MODELS, merge local identity with universal themes:

Six Zones
M-Monument: Displays cultural icons like the World Expo China Pavilion and Yinxu Ruins models.
O-Oasis: Explores the synergy between nature and architecture, exemplified by Shenzhen's sustainable Jianke Tower.
D-Density: Recreates high-density urban living through bamboo-house-inspired installations.
E-Earth: Highlights rural revitalization projects, such as Yangshuo's Sugar House retreat.
L-Link: Hosts rotating exhibitions and academic exchanges.
S-South: Showcases innovations from Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao architects.
Notable pieces include a detailed replica of the Expo Pavilion's roof garden, engraved with solar terms calligraphy, and Meng Jianmin's kinetic "Mammoth One" cinema model.

Address: Design Hall, Guangzhou Design Hub

Transportation guide:

Metro: Huangbian Station (Line 2), Exit D → about a 10-minute walkBus: Huangbian North Road Station → about a 7-minute walk

Self-driving: Navigate to Guangzhou Design Hub Parking Lot (East Entrance of Ring Tunnel), head to Building E3, and take the elevator to the ground level.

WeChat Reservation Guide:

Follow the "Architecture Model Museum (建筑模型博物馆)" WeChat Official Account → Click "I Want to Reserve (我要预约)" → Select "Guangzhou Pavilion (广州馆)" → Fill in reservation details to complete the booking.

Source:Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office