THE NEW TAIPEI CITY MUSEUM OF ART COMPETITION

New Taipei City Museum of Art Competition

Sergio Mannino Studio as Architects

EMBRACING CERAMIC TRADITIONS FOR A NEW AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CONCEPT


The 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 façade 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 "口", 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.

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