Six Dynasties Museum

Nanjing, China

Architect: Pei Architects

Year Completed: 2014

Photography: Pei Architects

George Sexton Associates provided interior and exterior lighting design services for this new museum. The Six Dynasties Museum is part of the Nanjing Hanfujie Plaza complex and occupies a key site adjacent to the historic Nanjing Presidential Palace. With a building area of 23,000 square meters and a collection of over 1200 precious cultural relics, The Six Dynasties Museum combines modern architectural art with ancient cultural heritage, showcasing a fusion of modern and traditional aesthetics. The lighting design complements the presence of natural light that emanates from the glass skylights and infrastructures throughout the complex.