Stepping down 5.4m from outside to enter the lobby, the visitors go through the noise-quietness-thoughts spiritual experience. Spatial narration method is used in the design, trying to tell the start, development, climax and end of the special historical event-the Revolution of 1911, to the public through the architectural language. The high-platform big-roof structure perfectly illustrates the “double roof” and the “overhanging eaves” of Chinese architecture the geometrically uprising outer wall implies the first-uprising spirit of “dare to be the first”, the triangular architectural motif brings positive and innovative implication to the architecture, indicating the success of the First Uprising in Wuchang. The Architecture Inherits Regional Cultureġ911 Revolution Museum, with unique outline design, blends the traditional architectural elements of China with the modern architectural features. Interconnected welded joints were used to connect all the folded plates and steel structure to form the space, which saved the construction period as well as the cost by RMB 1,800,000 compared with the cast iron joints. Stepping along the stairs, citizens can go through the Museum, enjoying the closer relation with the architecture, and the closer relation between the architecture and the city.Īs for the folded plates and steel frame components, control line together with node detailing were used, which saved 45 days for the construction of the steel structure. The connectivity of the buildings enables the extension and access to the southern and northern axis of the cultural area of Shouyi. No effort is spared to build the Museum into a friendly and open public space. The regular triangle itself reminds people of the positive and progressive attitude, which corresponds to the spirit of the Revolution of 1911.Ĭorresponding to the partially receding north side of the Red Building, the Museum and the U-shaped Red Building complex form an spatial enclosure and a interactive relation in form, indicating the historical echo and correspondence for the last century. In combination with the urban and scenic culture, a culture corridor, made up of the Yellow Crane Tower and the Snake Mount Battery in the shape of regular triangle finally takes shape. The Planning Enhances the Urban EnvironmentĬulture Corridor and Triangular Composition With the display of 428 pieces/sets of relics, 694 historic photos, 27 reproduced scenes of significant historical events, 12 pieces of artwork and 20 multimedia exhibits relating to the Revolution of 1911, the Museum demonstrates the historical changes of the revolution and the outstanding achievements of this “republic” foundation of China, in a multi-angle and profound way.
The primary exhibits of the Museum- The History of the Revolution of 1911-The Foundation of the Republic, is made up of five parts: China in the late Qing Dynasty, Origin of the Revolution, the First Uprising in Wuchang, the Establishment of the Republic and the Century since 1911. It is not only the new cultural landmark of Shouyi Square, but also an important window for visitors at home and abroad to appreciate the Wuhan culture and feel the charms of Wuhan.
1911 Revolution Museum, with construction started in August 2009 and finished in September 2011, was open to the public for free since October 2011 and has attracted accumulatively 1,360,000 visitors.