Tadao Ando, who has conducted in-depth research on the ancient history of China and Lingnan architecture, has designed the HEM as a gate of access to the culture and regional arts of southern China.
The architect, inspired by the cultural context of Shunde, has brought together various elements, with a particular accent on the use of light.
The new museum takes its name from its founder, He Jianfeng. The term He has multiple meanings, including harmony, balance, luck and union, all concepts addressed by Ando in the architectural and spatial design.