半
(Bàn)
(Bàn), meaning “half” in Chinese, symbolizes incompleteness and openness.
It implies that architecture is not an absolute conquest of a terroir but rather a preservation of the natural essence, akin to the "liú bái“ or negative space in Chinese painting, leaving room for light, vegetation, and human activity to breathe.
造
(Zào)
(Zào), meaning ‘build‘ in Chinese, represents logic and technology.
It emphasizes the craftsmanship and control of structure, materials, and technology to imbue spaces with functional narratives.