Architecture Design Category - Landmarks & Symbolic Structures
Seaside Pavilion on Chai Shan Island
Description
Winner of “Hello, Island” competition, the Seaside Pavilion reimagines the traditional “village gateway tree” at Chaishan Island’s abandoned dock. Covering 75 square meters and 7 meters tall, its steel frame and 36 fishing-rope blades sway with the breeze, creating a romantic ambiance. This public space offers rest and connection for locals and tourists, boosting Chaishan’s tourism revival. Located at a 1960s dock near the new terminal, the pavilion blends “poetic realism” with village heritage and modern design. Steel, ropes, and cables support porous blades, dynamically tuned for a 1.5-meter sway that echoes ocean waves. A wind-driven system, replacing tidal power, suits brief visits and endured a Category 12 typhoon. Durable rope blades nod to fishing culture; steel platforms, fixed with chemical anchors, preserve the site. Restoring the boardwalk, the pavilion upholds the “welcoming dock” tradition as a fishing and sightseeing landmark. As the art district’s starting point, it draws artists and tourists, uplifting local businesses. Community involvement in construction fosters unity. Its innovative design sets a model for island revitalization, embodying “poetic realism.”
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