Designer Fang Yin-Ping / Fang Yin-Ping Architects
Location: Chiayi Lumber Mill
| Before. First Proposal |
The base is located in a clearing among a cluster of mango trees. The dim space resulted in fewer visitors, so it was envisioned to create a secluded micro-world as if mango spirits existed, guiding the crowd from the distant large plaza to come in and rest. Meanwhile, the mangoes that occasionally fall can be caught by a bamboo structure integrated with hanging nets.
The exterior concept is inspired by farmers using woven bamboo net baskets to harvest mangoes, leading to the decision to echo this connection to the land by designing a bamboo pavilion featuring a bamboo basket to catch fallen fruit. Large bamboo poles serve as the framework, while bamboo weaving techniques are used to form a grid-like net basket. The net basket has several large circular openings, creating a skylight visual effect when sunlight spills onto the ground. Seating is also provided on the ground beneath the bamboo pavilion for visitors to rest.
Curatorial Team Feedback |
This case is extremely engaging in its storytelling and spatial qualities. However, bamboo is not durable outdoors without the protection of a roof, and after a few months, it tends to rot regardless of any pre-treatment. As for the fallen fruit collection design, the caught mangoes may also pose the problem of rotting and attracting mosquitoes.
| After: Revised New Proposal |
Spirit Realm - Mango Teahouse
The base is located under the only dense cluster of trees in the plaza, characterized by privacy, tranquility, and coolness. Continuing the original design intent of the first version, it aims to create a quiet little world here. Connecting to the teahouse built with natural materials in recent years, it is envisioned that this space could also take "a teahouse hidden in the mango trees" as its theme, leading people into the tree cluster. The teahouse is planned to be constructed entirely of bamboo, with seating inside for visitors. If possible, it will feature designs and equipment such as doors, windows, furniture, and lighting, along with tea ceremony activities to enhance public interaction with the artwork.
● Bamboo Structure Design Tip ●
Bamboo construction is an intimate material and architecture, so when designing, user behavior can be incorporated into the imagination, jointly considering whether the overall structure and design match the conditions at that time.
