Chishui Exhibition Hall sits on a hillside in a historic park in Chishui, Guizhou, part of a memorial site with a 60-year history. Surrounded by blue-tiled courtyard houses and with a site elevation difference of over ten meters, the building follows the terrain with three stepped courtyards and a circular ramp, preserving old trees and bamboo to blend subtly with its surroundings.

Inspired by local courtyard traditions, small gabled roofs are transformed into a continuous undulating roof, while multi-courtyard layouts shape the interior atmosphere. The main entrance courtyard features 30-meter camphor trees, a central white terrace, and a softly lit atrium, creating a solemn yet vibrant ceremonial space. Northern light courtyards and a northwest triangular courtyard with a fragrant osmanthus tree add purity and liveliness. Circulation paths echo traditional courtyard routes with colored lighting accents, and the facade combines solid walls and columns to connect interior and exterior spaces.

The base is layered Danxia stone, reflecting the hillside’s texture. Overall, the hall integrates quietly into the landscape, crafting a poetic, solemn, and lively memorial space while reviving and evolving local vernacular architecture through low-cost, thoughtful design.