![AQSO arqutiectos office. This section of the museum shows the central atrium on the first floor, covered by the skylight, and the various exhibition rooms.](https://aqso.net/cms/files/projects/1004XMB/AQSO_Xubeihong-memorial-hall_beijing_1004XMB_section-767x467.jpg)
The building has four levels and a basement for storage and parking. The central atrium articulates the access to the different levels as well as the roof, where the cafeteria and a terrace are located.
In section, the entrance to the museum and the central atrium appears to be excavated into the volume. The angular shapes of the walls give the structure a stony character.