The Guangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture was designed under the leadership of renowned architect Academician He Jingtang. The overall architecture embodies the core concept of "Chinese Classics, Lingnan Charm, Contemporary Spirit, and Beacon of Civilization," skillfully blending traditional Chinese architectural principles with regional Lingnan characteristics. Among its features, the custom-designed chandelier installation by Guangzhou Jimei Design stands out as particularly striking—four massive chandelier sets are suspended above the four main entrances, each an independent spectacle yet harmoniously interconnected.
These artistic chandeliers use solid transparent acrylic (180×180 mm) as the primary material. The designers ingeniously adopted traditional Chinese seasonal colors as the theme: azure for spring, profound black for summer, golden yellow for autumn, and smoky brown for winter, corresponding to the cycle of the four seasons. The base of each chandelier features 24 bronze-cast seal engravings representing the 24 solar terms, symbolizing the wisdom of China's traditional agrarian civilization. The entire installation is interconnected with handwoven bronze ropes and intricate knots, with the four main colors transitioning naturally, creating a cohesive and harmonious visual effect.
The texture of crabapple trees is a traditional auspicious pattern in China, and designers have attempted to use it.
This lighting art installation not only showcases exquisite traditional craftsmanship but also interprets, through contemporary design language, the enduring Chinese values of fulfillment, diligence, and peace. Every detail reflects the design team's profound understanding and innovative expression of China's outstanding traditional culture.
