Dragon Spine

(2024)

EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE

In this project, architecture becomes a living testament to Eastern cultural memory, where aesthetics serve as the thread that connects the past, present, and future. The proposal aims to merge the Public Library and the Museum of Fine Arts, creating a space that not only houses knowledge and beauty but also promotes interaction between diverse forms of human expression. Construction is not merely about erecting buildings but rather engaging in a profound conversation with the history rooted in the land of Taiwan. This dialogue between architectural tradition and the physical morphology of the environment creates an ethereal ballet, where cultural and environmental elements intertwine in a harmonious dance towards the future.

DIALOGUE BETWEEN FORM AND FUNCTION

Traditional culture and its ancestral architecture serve as the cornerstone of this project, recalling origins and alluding to the rich cultural heritage through its evolving aesthetics. Architecture is seen here as timeless art, where tradition and contemporaneity converge in a harmonious symphony. The building's form, inspired by the surrounding nature, rises like a mountain chain suspended over the greenery, evoking the essence of a dragon's spine, a mythical creature transcending the boundaries of the tangible and the dreamlike. The project comprises 8 levels accommodating various uses. The heights vary as the project approaches surrounding buildings, achieving integration with the immediate environment. The landscape rises to meet the building at the end of the major axis, with large windows and a spacious exhibition hall extending along the north-south axis. The exhibition hall is a vast and versatile space, designed to offer optimal flexibility and capable of hosting a variety of events. Framed views to the exterior are visible from within the grand hall, offering panoramic views of the park to the south and city views to the north.

A JOURNEY FROM MYTHOLOGY

Simplicity is not merely a stylistic choice in this project but an echo of structural efficiency and spatial organization. As different spaces are created, each emotion within them is refined, transforming simplicity into sublime aesthetics. Architecture here becomes a portal between worlds, where mythology intertwines with modernity to create a transcendent experience for occupants and spectators alike. The integration of the building into the park, allowing public life to flow through the Cultural Center rather than around it, redefines the relationship between the built environment and the surrounding nature, creating a space where human activity and biodiversity coexist in harmony.

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