Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje troch Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje troch Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Sulver yn de kompetysje-kategory Skoane Keunsten en Keunstynstalaasje Ûntwerp.

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje

troch Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

Klant: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner yn de kategory Skoane Keunst

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Oer Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar is in iepenbiere keunstynstallaasje dy't pleatst is yn in boskpark yn Hualien, Taiwan. It wurk is ynspirearre troch it nêstgedrach fan it Formosaanske wylde swyn, in bist dat skûlplakken bout fan hea en tûken en rêst mei de snút nei de yngong ta om alert te bliuwen. De struktuer is makke fan Taiwanske seder en Makino-bamboe, gearstald mei soarchfâldich houtferbiningswurk en foarme troch digitaal struktureel ûntwerp. Besikers kinne de nêstachtige romte yngean en sitte op in bûgde bank dy't nei de iepening ta rjochte is, wat kontakt mei it omlizzende bosk stimulearret.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Sulver

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Iepenbiere Keunstynstallaasje is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: Nesting Plan VII—Formosan Wild Boar is an artwork that reflects the unique ecological characteristics of Forest Park in Hualien. It honors the indigenous species of Formosan Wild Boar and explores its architectural abilities. The piece showcases boar's nesting instincts, such as using hay and branches to construct nests while keeping their snouts facing the entrance to remain alert. Additionally, the work integrates native wood and bamboo, harmonizing with the surrounding forest environment.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Width 7m x Depth 7m x Height 5m
Labels: Taiwan Cedar, Makino Bamboo, public art, multifunctional space, sustainable design, Indigenous culture, forest-inspired, biomimicry, outdoor installation, ecological architecture
Produksjetechnology: This art installation utilizes digital computation and precise structural design to overcome the challenges associated with domestic bamboo and wood materials. The primary structure is built with Taiwan Cedar timber, complemented by Makino Bamboo, ensuring stability and aesthetic appeal through meticulous joinery techniques. Inspired by the nesting behavior of the Formosan Wild Boar, the installation features a C-shaped circular bench that naturally orients users toward the entrance, mirroring the animal’s instinctive alert posture. This design enhances the interaction between the environment and the artwork while promoting sustainable local materials.
Untwerpútdaging: The challenge of this work was to overcome the traditional reluctance in Taiwan to use domestic materials like Taiwan Cedar and Makino Bamboo in art and architecture due to their perceived weaknesses—such as low yield, irregular knots, and inherent softness. Additionally, creating an art installation that mimics the nesting behavior of Formosan Wild Boars while ensuring structural safety and aesthetic appeal posed a significant challenge in balancing function, form, and sustainability.
Undersyk: We focused on the nesting skills of Formosan Wild Boars and explored how to translate their behaviors into artwork using local materials. Research involved field observation and material study, with data collected through close observation and expert interviews. Insights highlighted the potential of Taiwan Cedar and Makino Bamboo in promoting sustainability while aligning with nature. This work raises environmental awareness and showcases the intersection of ecology, sustainability, and design.
Ynspiraasje: The boar's instinctive behavior—its nesting actions, processes, materials, techniques, and functions—inspires the design. We utilized human construction materials and methods to reinterpret these elements, creating large, nest-like installation artworks that people can enter. Additionally, this work demonstrates the potential of using domestic materials and addressing the associated challenges, which Taiwanese artists and architects often overlook for aesthetic and practical reasons.
Projektdoer: The project commenced in June 2024 and was completed in September 2024. The unveiling ceremony for the artwork was held in the same month at Danongdafu Forest Park in Hualien, Taiwan.
Operaasjestreamferrin: This installation serves as both an artistic structure and a functional gathering space. It provides a semi-enclosed resting area where visitors can sit on the curved bench, naturally facing the entrance, just as the Formosa Wild Boar remains alert in its habitat. Moreover, using Taiwanese local materials ensures harmony with the forest, while the design fosters interaction, inviting people to experience nature through sight, touch, and presence.
Teamleden: Producer: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
Project Director: Into the Woods & Co.
Artist: Cheng Tsung FENG
Ofbyldingskrediten: Image #1-#5: FIXER Photographic Studio, Taiwan.