My "academic genius" persona is so convincing!

Chapter 68 Shocks a Group of Experts!

"I've read quite a few papers on minimalism, especially Xue Lin's. We've studied them systematically. Now, we just don't know how to start this project. We're still in a meeting to discuss it."

A professor spoke up.

"Yes, we only understand some styles, but when we start to do it, we're afraid it will turn out neither fish nor fowl."

The professors all nodded.

I'm afraid they'll ruin such a big project.

"I've put together a framework and basic construction, you can take a look and we can discuss it together."

Xue Lin spoke, smiling.

"That works too."

They couldn't make up their minds or come up with a solution for the time being. Moreover, the province attached great importance to this project and entrusted it to the design institute, leaving them only one and a half months to design it.

Normally, I only do some small projects every month and a half, since the design needs to be constantly modified.

They have designs that have been piling up for two years.

However, this project is indeed in a very urgent situation.

Moreover, judging from Jinling University's attitude, they are even more anxious!

This means they must finish as soon as possible!

It would be even better if Xue Lin could come up with a solution.

Xue Lin turned on the projector directly.

I found my file on the computer and opened it.

Everyone exchanged glances.

Xue Lin also understands design?

They really thought that Xue Lin only had a superficial understanding of design and was only familiar with conceptual and theoretical things.

But now it seems that's not the case.

Xue Lin opened a modeling software with ease.

Soon, a large building module appeared in front of everyone.

"This is a simple version I made." (See the bonus chapter below.)

"Use a minimalist space to eliminate unnecessary distractions, allowing natural light to enter the main exhibition hall."

"Another aspect is using geometric light and shadow to construct this space, and using negative space to highlight it."

"The walls are finished with matte off-white mineral lime plaster."

"The ground surface is made of large, light gray terrazzo stone, with seamless, tight-fitting paving, a matte finish, and some expansion joints are exposed."

"For a suspended ceiling, you only need a flat ceiling made of ultra-thin plaster, with concealed light strips and columns, and it is made of concrete. There is no need for veneer or carvings."

"This is the simplest outline, along with the doors, windows, and displays; I've listed them all here."

Xue Lin directly opened the decoration interface.

He manually entered and defined the formats for the doors and windows himself.

"Ultra-clear, low-reflection tempered glass? Large floor-to-ceiling windows?"

"This looks good, at least it fits the minimalist philosophy."

"And this solid wood display stand also looks very fitting."

"These spotlights would also work. I've seen these kinds of lights before; the light is bright enough. If they could be concealed, they would be excellent!"

After seeing the design, everyone was shocked.

They originally thought that Xue Lin was just coming to provide a simple idea, or simply to guide them on how to do it.

But haven't you finished everything?

I didn't consult with anyone at all.

Furthermore, in their view, this museum perfectly matches Xue Lin's definition of minimalism in his thesis, and even meets their aesthetic requirements!

This is incredible!

Even at times, their concept of minimalism remained stuck in Xue Lin's paper.

However, that paper was just a dead thing. Although it used a lot of technical terms to build up some of the concepts, there were no real objects to refer to!

Even Dean Li's hand trembled slightly.

He originally thought that Xue Lin's title of chief engineer was just something he could get by having an academician father or grandfather.

But I never expected that this person would actually be so talented!

Although he has served as dean for many years, he still has the basic skills, and sometimes he even designs things himself.

He could tell that the design was absolutely reasonable and artistic enough!

Now he's even more curious about whether Xue Lin's paper is really that well-written.

"I think the outline of this museum is excellent."

"Although I haven't read that paper, I still really like this style."

Dean Li spoke, looking at the building's exterior with admiration.

"I was initially unsure if Xue Lin could fill this position, but now it seems like we've struck gold with her!"

He also sighed softly. After all, new talents emerge in every generation, and he never expected that Xue Lin could achieve this.

"Yes, our understanding of minimalism used to be limited to academic papers, but now it seems that tangible things are indeed more beautiful?"

"Yes! That's the feeling!"

"Previously, I didn't quite understand where minimalism could be applied, but after seeing this museum, I think minimalism is truly beautiful, and it doesn't need any unnecessary piling up or decoration. After all, the most important thing about a museum is its exhibits!"

"These exhibits, within this minimalist space, perfectly showcase their unique characteristics and charm, complementing the architectural decorations beautifully!"

The professor became more and more excited as he spoke, "Such perfect floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing so much light to stream in, this is a spatial system that integrates architectural design with nature."

"And those concealed light strips, and the spotlights hidden inside the building structure—these recessed designs are so beautiful!"

Xue Lin just smiled; embedded design was already commonplace in his previous life.

Most people have built-in refrigerators installed in their homes.

Ideally, it should fit perfectly, or at least not take up any extra space, and blend seamlessly with the surrounding system.

It is also more visually appealing.

Therefore, minimalism still has great potential, at least within the space of such architecture, it can leave a large amount of blank space.

"Yes, I understand some of the characteristics of minimalism now, and it's really great!"

The professors all praised it highly, after all, the building was simply too beautiful!

It's hard to imagine that such minimalist art could actually be feasible; they thought Xue Lin's paper was just theoretical.

And this minimalist art style does seem like a decorating method that can be promoted and popularized among the general public!

"Did you make this blueprint yourself?"

Although the female professor already had the answer in her mind, she still asked again with some disbelief.

After all, the fact that Xue Lin was able to present the architectural plan so clearly and systematically meant that he was extremely familiar with it!

But as everyone knows, Xue Lin is just a high school student!