Architectural Craftsmanship - Dialogue Art Through Time and Space
The visual charm of Taikoo Li lies first and foremost in its carefully designed architecture and spatial sequence.
Looking at the Past and Present: The Red Wall and Glass Curtain Wall of Daci Temple
The most stunning scenery is standing inside the neighborhood, where you can see the quaint and solemn red walls and eaves of Daci Temple juxtaposed with the sleek and modern glass curtain wall commercial building behind it. This visual contrast with a huge time span is full of drama and philosophical significance, which is a direct reflection of Chengdu's inclusive and open urban spirit, and also the photographer's favorite composition.
Street and Lane Texture: A Network of Interwoven 'Slow Play'
The entire block is composed of a series of criss crossing alleys, with a pleasant scale. Streets of varying widths, combined with two to three story building heights, create a comfortable and rich walking experience. The combination of bluestone pavement and modern paving, adorned with street furniture and art installations, changes the scenery and encourages people to slow down, explore and stay, perfectly embodying the essence of Chengdu's "slow life".
Architectural Vocabulary: Modern Translation of Western Sichuan Style
Upon closer inspection of each building, one can discover the ingenuity of its design: sloping roofs, deep overhanging eaves, and gray ceramic tiles are a tribute to tradition; Large area glass curtain walls, metal grilles, and exposed steel structures showcase a modern feel. Especially the extensive use of wooden grilles, while filtering sunlight and creating rich light and shadow effects, also maintains the transparency and lightness of the building facade. Traditional symbols have been deconstructed and reshaped into contemporary aesthetic language.
Humanistic Vitality - The Continuous Urban Stage
This is not only a shopping venue, but also an excellent place for cultural events and people to observe.
Public Art Program: Mobile Art Museum in the Block
Taikoo Li has long implemented the "Fast Li" and "Slow Li" public art programs, regularly inviting domestic and foreign artists to create and exhibit installations, sculptures, and other works. These artworks seamlessly integrate into streets, squares, and even water features, allowing art to step out of enclosed art museums and become surprises encountered by citizens in their daily lives, continuously injecting fresh cultural energy into the neighborhood.
Brand flagship store and conceptual space
Here, numerous flagship stores or concept stores of top international brands are gathered. The architectural design of these shops is often a work of art, each with its own unique features that are both harmonious and competitive with the overall style of the neighborhood. Browsing these shop windows and building exteriors is like visiting a high-level exhibition of contemporary architecture and shop window design.
Diverse populations and life scenarios
From the old Chengdu where people drink tea and chat outside Daci Temple in the morning, to the urban white-collar workers who work outside cafes in the afternoon, and to the fashionable streets where trendy people gather in the evening, Taikoo Li is like a huge social slice. Observing how local citizens and foreign tourists, traditional life and fashion trends blend and coexist here is itself the most vivid cultural landscape.
Photography tips:
The classic ancient and modern frame camera is located in several open squares in the middle of the block, and can use a wide-angle lens to capture both ancient temples and modern buildings simultaneously.
Street portrait photography can choose alleys with a deep sense of depth, utilizing architectural lines and light and shadow, and creating a particularly pleasant atmosphere in the blues of the evening.
Details and architectural close ups can focus on the grille light and shadow of the building facade, local art installations, and well-designed shop windows.
