Inverted City Monument 倒置城墙博物馆
This is a collaboration of architecture with archaeological stratigraphy and that engenders a monument for place and memory.
The law of superposition in archaeological stratigraphy bears a strong resemblance to the layering in architecture. Through thousands of years, the layers of the stratum are stacked and transpressed, forming a huge historical cultural section. Remains in stratum break through the boundaries between layers and layers, bringing the past to the present.
这是建筑与考古地层学的合作，创造了一个纪念地点和记忆的纪念碑。
考古地层学中的重叠法则与建筑中的层次结构有着深刻的相似性。经过数千年的沉积，地层层叠交错，形成了一个巨大的历史文化剖面。地层中的遗迹突破了层与层之间的边界，将过去带入当下。
Superposition 重叠法则
The archaeological statum is created by accumulating previous cultural layers. The superposition principle refIects on both geological remains and accumulations of human cultural activities. Geographically, the city walls enclose the city's boundaries of three dynasties. This project's site is located right in the center of the overlapping city wall boundaries. 考古地层是通过累积前人的文化层而形成的。重叠原理既反映了地质遗迹，也反映了人类文化活动的积累。 从地理上看，城墙围绕着南京古代三个朝代的城市边界，而本项目的场地正位于这些重叠的城墙边界的中心。
Squeezing Space 层层挤压的空间
As gradually moving to the underground, the fIoors went from separation to squeezing.Three types of spatial forms overlapped upon each other through the connection of city walls.The site is like an excavated archeological site, carrying people's memories of rough history.The inverted city wall of liight echoes the distant remains. Through a typological analysis of the Nanjing City Wall, different spatial forms applicable to sectional design were summarized. The spatial elements, such as stairs, platforms, and walls, were structurally reorganized to achieve spatial overlap. 随着逐渐深入地下，楼层由分离变为挤压。三种空间形式通过城墙的连接相互交叠。这个场地就像一处被发掘的考古遗址，承载着人们对悠久历史的记忆。倒置的城墙与光影交织，呼应着远处的遗迹。 通过对南京城墙的类型学分析，总结了可用于剖面设计的不同空间形式。将楼梯、平台、墙体等空间元素进行结构重组，以实现空间重叠。
Memory Strata 地层下的记忆
As you stroll through the site, it resembles an excavated archaeological ruin, carrying centuries of historical memory. The inverted city wall, with its skylight wells, intertwines ancient relics with modern light and shadows, guiding you deeper into the museum. 当漫步来到场地，所见如挖掘的考古遗迹，裹挟着几百年的历史记忆。倒置的城墙以天窗光井的方式，将远古的遗迹与现代的光影交织在一起，一起带向博物馆的深处。
Dissociation 游离
As you descend to the underground level, the floating floor slabs appear like fragments of memory, drifting within the space. Massive beams of light, scaled to the height of the city walls, draw visitors into an otherworldly state, inviting them to engage with history and offering an immersive spatial experience. At the same time, towering walls emerge from deeper within, urging visitors to continue their downward exploration. 走入地下一层，游离的楼板如记忆碎片，漂浮在空间之中。巨大的光束以城墙高度的尺度，将人们拉入一个非日常的状态，去触碰历史，提供沉浸式的空间感受。同时，可以看到从更深处高耸而出的高墙，提醒着游客向下探索。
Touchment 触碰
As one moves further down, the floorboards gradually interlock, and the space begins to expand, resembling a tranquil abyss. The light is soft, filtering through skylights, gently illuminating the surroundings without sharp contrasts, creating an atmosphere of calm and serenity. There is no noise, only subtle shifts of light and shadow, as if time has come to a standstill. The floor is smooth, and the walls are simple yet sturdy, with an air of historical depth that permeates the space. 随着一步步向下探索，楼板逐渐彼此咬合，空间开始宽广开阔，仿佛进入了一片宁静的深渊。光线柔和，透过天窗洒下，照亮了四周，但没有强烈的反差，整个环境弥漫着一种平静、安逸的氛围。没有任何喧嚣，只有细微的光影流动，仿佛时间在这里停滞。地面平整，墙体简单、坚固，空气中弥漫着一种历史的沉淀感。
Extrusion 挤压
As you reach the deepest part of the space, the walls begin to compress, creating a labyrinthine maze. The atmosphere here is filled with a sense of calm and reflection, while also evoking a slight sense of confusion and disorientation, sparking curiosity for the unknown. Each step feels like traversing the traces of history, offering a profound sense of immersion. 当走到空间的最深处，墙体开始相互挤压，形成错综复杂的迷宫。这里的氛围充满了冥想与沉思的宁静，也有轻微的混乱与迷失感，激发人们对未知的探索欲。每一步都像是穿越历史的痕迹，带来一种深刻的沉浸感。
