There was a strange building in Beidaihe, which is one of the 24 scenic spots in Beidaihe. The founder of the strange building, Simpson, was born in 1898 in California, USA. He graduated from the famous Yale University in the United States with a doctorate in forestry and specialized in horticulture. In 1928, he was sent by the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States to the Beidaihe seaside and founded the Dongshan Horticultural Farm. He worked and lived in Beidaihe for 12 years. During this period, he introduced more than 20 kinds of excellent fruit trees such as apples, grapes, plums, and cherries, introduced excellent poultry and livestock such as Dutch dairy cows, Yorkshire pigs, and Leghorn chickens, and introduced and promoted the pioneer shrub of greening in North China - Amorpha fruticosa. Simpson established a deep friendship with farmers and intellectuals in the Beidaihe area. He is an envoy of Sino-US friendship, a mentor of science and technology, and the founder of modern horticulture in Beidaihe.
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Interpretation from the perspective of Eastern philosophy: From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, the Strange Building Park is not only a complex of interesting and creative buildings, but also a space that embodies the concepts of "Tao follows nature" and "harmony between man and nature". Eastern philosophy emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. The seemingly weird buildings in the Strange Building Park are actually an imitation and tribute to the natural form. They break the regularity of traditional architecture and exist in a more free and casual way, just as the "rule by inaction" advocated in Taoist philosophy, allowing the building to integrate with the natural environment and show a kind of unconventional beauty. At the same time, every design in the park may contain the philosophical ideas of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. Through spatial layout, color matching, etc., an inner balance and harmony are achieved, allowing tourists to experience a kind of spiritual tranquility and balance in their play. Interpretation from the perspective of Western philosophy: From the perspective of Western philosophy, the Strange Building Park is an experimental field full of postmodernism. Western philosophy, especially modern and postmodern philosophy, emphasizes individual freedom, innovation and rebellious spirit. The unconventional and creative buildings in the Strange Building Park are the embodiment of this philosophical thought. They challenge the boundaries of traditional aesthetics and architecture, and use an almost absurd approach to express reflection and criticism of the rules of modern society. At the same time, the design of the park also reflects the humanistic spirit in Western philosophy, emphasizing human subjectivity and experience, allowing visitors to feel a sense of freedom and liberation during their visit, and encouraging people to explore and experience the world with a more open mind. In addition, the Strange Building Park may also contain existentialist philosophical thinking. Through those seemingly disordered buildings, it triggers people's deep thinking about the meaning of life and the value of existence, and encourages people to find personal meaning and value in a seemingly absurd world.