Hui House Architectural Exhibition Book

Hui House Architectural Exhibition Book

Hui House Architectural Exhibition Book is a sophisticated architectural publication that exemplifies innovative approaches to cultural heritage preservation and architectural documentation. This meticulously crafted art book, designed by Yumeng Li, presents a comprehensive exploration of Hui-style architecture, one of China's most significant architectural traditions that uniquely combines southern loft structures with northern courtyard designs. The publication, measuring 280 mm x 25 mm x 216 mm, employs advanced Historic Building Information Modeling (HBIM) technology, incorporating 3D scanning and texture capturing techniques to document authentic ancient Huizhou residences. Its distinctive feature lies in its interactive design, where pages printed on acetate fiber paper create depth-layered illustrations that, when overlaid, transform into a three-dimensional Hui-style panorama. This innovative approach not only preserves architectural details with precise spatial references and proportionality but also captures the broader cultural landscape of the Hui region. The book's construction utilizes a sophisticated combination of materials, including artistic texture 160g matte paper, 100g acetate paper, and 96g sulfuric acid paper, enhanced through silk-screen and UV printing techniques. Recognized with a Bronze A' Design Award in the Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design category, this publication serves as both an educational tool and a preservation medium for an increasingly endangered architectural heritage, offering readers an immersive journey through the intricate details of Hui-style architecture while documenting construction techniques that are at risk of extinction.

architectural heritage preservation, cultural documentation, interactive book design, Hui-style architecture, three-dimensional visualization, architectural education

— Adam Dawson