Art
Laser-cut sculptures are both illusionary sculpture and fun toys
Sitting atop the Songshan mountains in rural Henan, China is magnificent looking temple designed by Latvian architecture studio Mailītis Architects. The Shaolin Flying Monks Temple was completed recently and has a very unique-looking pavilion that contains a vertical wind tunnel designed partially by Aerodium. It opens up toward the sky at the centre of a 230-seat amphitheater. Mailītis says, "The concept is to tell the history of Zen and Kung-Fu through artistic performances and architectural image of the building itself. It serves as a metaphor for mountain and trees and was inspired by Songshan mountain – the natural environment for monks to develop their skills." Check out some images of the structure below and find more on Mailītis Architects’ website. ...
