“Yao” means kiln in Mandarin, it generally implies an oven for processing a substance by burning, firing, or drying. We take the meaning of firing as a process of brewing and creating. Hoping the artist and visitors can come to experience in Yao and leave as the brand new version of themselves. “Zuò” in Mandarin means base, the basic foundation of the artifact. We hope this space can serve as the creator’s foundation to support them. Yao alternative space is sitting in an old yellow apartment that was built in 1962, in a tiny ally with a torii(a traditional Japanese gate). As of now, Yao functions as an alternative space and a settlement that hopes to gather creators, and is in the process of creating an art festival. The core idea of Yao is very simple, it will become a “Zuo” that offers creators a place to showcase their works and supports their beliefs.