SNOW HALL (CHEF 1996)

A dialogue that spans thousands of years：In the Snow hall, time flows like water, engaging in a dialogue with the ancient poet Su Dongpo, experiencing the marvelous harmony between spirit and matter. The snow-covered walls paint a picturesque scene, revealing the tranquility of bygone years amidst the pure white snow. As one enters the garden, green bamboo provides a serene backdrop, and a quiet stream weaves through, reminiscent of a beautiful painting formed by time within the secluded path.



Within the Snow hall, the simple materials echo the mysteries of the universe, with daylight and the soft glow of lamps recreating the ancient poet's escape from the worldly chaos a thousand years ago. In the tearoom, a sense of tranquility prevails with its minimalist color scheme and the delicate fragrance of tea, as if stepping into a serene and peaceful canvas. The suspended balcony in the dining room integrates the indoor and outdoor scenery, allowing time to transcend a millennium.



In the courtyard, a murmuring clear spring resonates, almost as if hearing the ancient melodies of a Qin instrument. The pavilion within the pond, with swaying bamboo shadows, bathed in the filtering sunlight through the treetops, creates an ethereal dreamscape. The bridge-like structures on the water's surface, resembling a floating fantasy from a scroll painting, and the fruits and mulberry trees in the garden stand as witnesses to the toil of Su Dongpo a thousand years ago.



The Snow hall serves as a timeless sojourn, where the soul engages in an ink dance with the ancient poet. The text pays homage to the Snow Hall of a thousand years ago, conveying a reverence for the spiritual aesthetics of Su Dongpo. Engaging in a conversation with this timeless Snow Hall is akin to sharing a cup of tea and marveling at the snowscape, creating a beautiful journey transcending the boundaries of time.