Positioned at the intersection where the forest railway converges and diverges at Zhuqi Station, the Symbiosis Pavilion is erected on a triangular base that envisions and encapsulates the historical and future essence of the Zhuqi forest railway.
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Symbiosis Pavilion’s Design Concept
Utilizing conventional bamboo materials to craft digital geometric shapes, the design of the Symbiosis Pavilion showcases the graceful and natural contours inspired by bamboo forests and the logical trajectory of industrial railways. These components harmonize to shape a rhythmic, tensile spatial structure within the Symbiosis Pavilion, resonating with the essence of the local culture. The Symbiosis Pavilion is a magnificent structure that combines metal’s strength with bamboo’s flexibility.
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It has a hyperboloid rooftop covered with bamboo tiles, making it eco-friendly and sustainable. The building’s intricate design features various architectural elements and serves as a meeting point that connects the forest railway’s past and future. The pavilion represents a future centered on circular sustainability, where humans and nature exist in a symbiotic relationship.
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Project Info:
Architects: Yuan Architects
Year: 2021
Design Lead: WenYuan Peng
Design Team: Ching Lu, MingShao Gao, ShihHsuan Li
Clients: Taiwan Bamboo Society
City: Chiayi
Country: Taiwan
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial