he new Museum of Art of Taipei City is
designed as a place for people.
Addressing the theme of "Art as a
Lifestyle," this approach sought to call upon the organization
and appearance of traditional villages to resonate the core
importance of homes.
Each exhibition space represents a home
in a village, and through this association the art exhibition spaces
become reminiscent of traditional village lifestyles. This creates a
strong, yet subtle collusion between art and lifestyles.
The dynamic appearance embraces the
idea that art is constantly shifting and changing on all levels.
We designed a ceramic element that is
installed on the facade and positioned in 8 different ways to create
a virtually random pattern. The element would be manufactured using
local materials to minimize the impact on the environment and to
maintain a strong connection with the local craftsmanship and the
history of the area.
This faÇade element will function as a
natural screen and will reduce the energy consumption of the AC
system.
Taking into account the rich local
history of ceramic practices, the facade system follows a modern
approach while maintaining ties to traditional ceramic development.
The shape of each element is derived from the Kan Xi character Kou,
which means entrance.
This shape carries the message that
Taiwan is embracing relationships, both new and old, throughout the
world.
A delicate and aesthetic appearance
will be achieved through applied colors and glazing, while
maintaining integrity through the strength of each element.
The collective facade provides for an
overall exciting and colorful experience, much like the people of
Taiwan.