<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Camellia Theater in China, designed by Kong Xiangwei Studio, rises above a tea garden at 2,300 meters above sea level on Wuliang Mountain.</li><li>Inspired by a camellia flower, the structure features seven slender steel arcs resembling petals or streamers, and was formed on-site through collaboration with local workers.</li><li>The theater serves as a venue for cultural performances, blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings, avoiding disturbance to the tea trees while providing a stage and audience seating.</li><li>The design reflects local legend, with the structure's form occasionally appearing as a crown, integrating folklore into the architectural gesture.</li></ul>

slender steel arcs blossom into kong xiangwei studio’s camellia-like theater in china

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