The interior design of the Chetian Village Visitor Center not only pays tribute to local architectural traditions but also reinterprets the village’s historical memory through contemporary methods. The interior extensively uses local bluestone slabs and concrete panels, echoing centuries of stone construction and creating a deep, introspective spatial atmosphere. The layout follows a parallel flow, with public functions concentrated in the largest volume, the “Stone Hall”, which houses the reception, exhibition spaces, and a tea room. Seven courtyards bring in natural light, producing a transparent and layered spatial experience.

The design’s centerpiece is the “Water Irrigation” concept. Inspired by Chetian Village’s traditional waterwheel irrigation system, a waterwheel installation named “Irrigation” is placed at the core of the Stone Hall, symbolizing the village’s prosperity brought by water management. Excavated channels are translated into floor and wall patterns, forming virtual waterways that guide visitors through the exhibition while echoing Miao traditional motifs, narrating the local history and culture.

Overall, the design acts like a “flowing lifeblood” within a static building. The virtual channels thread through the space, leading each visitor to trace the village’s origins of prosperity, seamlessly intertwining history, culture, and spatial experience.