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Shanghai, China
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Other Projects by HAS design and research
Pearl Art Micromuseum
Shanghai, China
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2019
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The Pearl Art Micromuseum is an Art Life Laboratory initiated by the Pearl Art Museum, encompassing an area of 54 m². Its purpose is to establish a borderless art-derivative store and to present a three-day experimental pavilion during Shanghai's premier design event—Shanghai Design Week. The pavilion was designed by architects Jenchieh Hung and Kulthida Songkittipakdee, founders of HAS Design and Research.
As both a cultural institution and a proponent of environmentally friendly living, the Pearl Art Museum entrusted HAS Design and Research with the challenge of utilizing recycled materials as extensively as possible. Following its debut at Shanghai Design Week, the pavilion is intended to be transported back to the museum for continued use.
With Shanghai Design Week attracting tens of thousands of visitors daily, the Pearl Art Micromuseum required a distinctive presence. To emphasize its self-contained nature, high walls were employed to divide the space and maximize the commercial display area. However, within the pavilion, named Pearl Art Micromuseum, Hung And Songkittipakdee (HAS) created an undulating landscape. This enclosed design not only provided protection from surrounding noise but also fostered a tranquil atmosphere.
A defining feature of the Pearl Art Micromuseum is its use of nearly 1,000 recycled books to construct a sculptural, natural hill. These books, provided by the Pearl Art Museum and Xinhua Bookstore, became an essential material in the pavilion's design. Addressing the site's constraints—particularly an existing central column—the hill softens the rigidity of the sidewall panels and visually integrates the column into the overall composition.
The structure is divided into dozens of small units, making it well-suited for transportation and manual assembly while aligning with factory production standards. Each unit features slightly different skin textures and can be configured in various combinations depending on the venue. Old books in four different sizes are layered atop each unit and coated with three types of matte white paint. Beneath them, 8mm wood panels are secured in a cassette-like system, allowing the books to be removed or reused in the future. This zero-waste design accommodates flexibility and replacement in response to future changes.
“We are interested in how the street markets and lane markets in Shanghai form a unique, natural urban landscape. At the same time, these markets act like organic, situationist spaces—hidden in corners throughout the city and providing daily essentials to specific communities.” — HAS Design and Research
Project name: Pearl Art Micromuseum
Location: Shanghai, China
Architectural firm: HAS design and research
Lead architects: Jenchieh Hung, Kulthida Songkittipakdee
Team: Jenchieh Hung, Kulthida Songkittipakdee, Zidong Fan
Site area: 54 sq.m.
Gross built area: 54 sq.m.
Client: Pearl Art Museum
Construction: ART ZHOU
Photo credits: HAS design and research, Pearl Art Museum, Jenchieh Hung, Sam Lee
As both a cultural institution and a proponent of environmentally friendly living, the Pearl Art Museum entrusted HAS Design and Research with the challenge of utilizing recycled materials as extensively as possible. Following its debut at Shanghai Design Week, the pavilion is intended to be transported back to the museum for continued use.
With Shanghai Design Week attracting tens of thousands of visitors daily, the Pearl Art Micromuseum required a distinctive presence. To emphasize its self-contained nature, high walls were employed to divide the space and maximize the commercial display area. However, within the pavilion, named Pearl Art Micromuseum, Hung And Songkittipakdee (HAS) created an undulating landscape. This enclosed design not only provided protection from surrounding noise but also fostered a tranquil atmosphere.
A defining feature of the Pearl Art Micromuseum is its use of nearly 1,000 recycled books to construct a sculptural, natural hill. These books, provided by the Pearl Art Museum and Xinhua Bookstore, became an essential material in the pavilion's design. Addressing the site's constraints—particularly an existing central column—the hill softens the rigidity of the sidewall panels and visually integrates the column into the overall composition.
The structure is divided into dozens of small units, making it well-suited for transportation and manual assembly while aligning with factory production standards. Each unit features slightly different skin textures and can be configured in various combinations depending on the venue. Old books in four different sizes are layered atop each unit and coated with three types of matte white paint. Beneath them, 8mm wood panels are secured in a cassette-like system, allowing the books to be removed or reused in the future. This zero-waste design accommodates flexibility and replacement in response to future changes.
“We are interested in how the street markets and lane markets in Shanghai form a unique, natural urban landscape. At the same time, these markets act like organic, situationist spaces—hidden in corners throughout the city and providing daily essentials to specific communities.” — HAS Design and Research
Project name: Pearl Art Micromuseum
Location: Shanghai, China
Architectural firm: HAS design and research
Lead architects: Jenchieh Hung, Kulthida Songkittipakdee
Team: Jenchieh Hung, Kulthida Songkittipakdee, Zidong Fan
Site area: 54 sq.m.
Gross built area: 54 sq.m.
Client: Pearl Art Museum
Construction: ART ZHOU
Photo credits: HAS design and research, Pearl Art Museum, Jenchieh Hung, Sam Lee
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