The Lhasa Museum (Tibetan Yak Museum) is located on the former vacant site of the Medical College of Tibet University, on South Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa. Covering an area of approximately 90 mu, the site is adjacent to cultural landmarks such as Norbulingka and the Potala Palace, and is connected to the riverside landscape belt of the Lhasa River in the south. With convenient transportation and profound cultural heritage, the project is a key cultural tourism development in the core cultural area of Lhasa.

 

The design concept of the project is characterized by modernity, contemporary style, and U-Tsang regional characteristics, interpreting traditional Tibetan culture through contemporary architectural language. The aim is to create a new urban landmark and a cultural living room that integrates cultural exhibition, tourism experience, and public services. The architecture is divided into two major thematic exhibition areas. The Lhasa Museum area is presented in a light and airy white form, while the Tibetan Yak Museum area features black, massive sloping walls that create a sense of texture. The façades incorporate traditional motifs such as Tibetan-style window grilles and red walls, complemented by skylights,and color design to create a unique spatial atmosphere.

 

The museum is planned to house five core functions: exhibition and display, multimedia and performance, academic exchange, research and education, and public services. It will systematically showcase Tibetan cultural history, yak civilization, and intangible cultural heritage. Facilities include a 5D cinema, a multifunctional hall, a cultural and creative products area, and a children's experience zone. A large ecological rooftop garden and other landscape features will be developed, integrating vertical greening with leisure and photo-taking opportunities. An underground parking lot will also accommodate the parking needs of Norbulingka.

 

The project has a total construction area of 30,762 square meters,  and 189 planned parking spaces. It follows the principles of separate pedestrian and vehicle routes, and dynamic and static zoning, ensuring clear and efficient circulation. Upon completion, the museum will connect with world cultural heritage resources, becoming a distinctive cultural tourism destination in Tibet and promoting the living transmission of Tibetan culture while enhancing the city's cultural quality.