first prize-winner of the program x-site hosted by the taipei fine art museum in taiwan, ‘mist encounter’ was designed and installed by serendipity studio and KWA architects. x-site sought to expand the syntax and aesthetics of architecture by presenting an architecturally-themed installation in the museum’s outdoor plaza.
image © yi-hsien lee
the pavilion aims to form an awareness of the body through the use of mist, as well as create the consciousness of natural air conditioning. the constantly-evolving atmosphere gives unseen air flow a conditioning and comprehensible form, letting human bodies interact with ambient changes.
image © yi-hsien lee
flowing among the white mesh structures, the mist creates spacial boundaries — which can be both blurred and distinct — thus changing the ambiance all the time. the summer sun and breeze also become important parts of the installation as they animate the structure throughout the day.
the central courtyard
image © yi-hsien lee
view from the top
image © yi-hsien lee
individual user perspective
image © yu-chen chao
side view
images © left — yu-chen chao, right — yi-hsien lee
hanging plant in the mist cone
images © yu-chen chao
night view
image © peter yu
night activity
image © yi-hsien lee
hammock chairs
image © wei-chih huang
site plan
mist cone details
project info:
design: serendipity studio and KWA architects
team: the project was designed and installed by ling-li tseng + wei-hsiang chao, along with min-shan tsai, kai-jui tsao, and chen-chi lo, who teamed up to form serendipity studio, in collaboration with KWA architects for detail development and construction
hosted by: taipei fine art museum
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edited by: maria erman | designboom
