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Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon by Meiqing Tian

Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Kagamitan sa Dulaanan, Estruktura sa Dula ug Public Park Competition Category.


PuthawDulaanan· 2025

Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon

by Meiqing Tian

Client: Mei

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Dulaanan Category

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The Design

About Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon

Teksto sa Libro: Kini nga panggawas nga instalasyon nagsumpay sa mga komunidad sa siyudad ngadto sa lokal nga ihalas nga kinabuhi pinaagi sa paghiusa sa periscope ug bird feeder, nga nagtugot sa mga tiggamit sa pagpaniid sa mga langgam nga dili sila mabalda. Kini nag-apil sa publiko pinaagi sa mabinuwhaton ug edukasyonal nga mga elemento, nga nagpataas sa kahibalo mahitungod sa ihalas nga kinabuhi sa kasyudaran ug nagtubag sa kamingaw sa mga espisye. Gidisenyo uban sa gamay ra nga naglihok nga mga bahin alang sa kalig-on ug ubos nga pagmintinar, ang instalasyon nagpalambo sa pagtahod sa kinaiyahan. Ang mga tubag gikan sa mga eksperto ug mga bisita sa parke gikolekta aron pino-hon ang konsepto ug tasahon ang epekto niini sa kalikopan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. Chirp Peek Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Panggawas nga Instalasyon gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This design explores how park installations can enhance connections between urban communities and wildlife. Combining fun and educational elements, it engages the public, boosts environmental awareness, and fosters appreciation for nature. Research offers insights for urban planning and public art.
Dimensions & Packaging
135mm x 187mm x 1135.5mm
Tags
public space, installation, wildlife, community, education, playground, park
Production Technology
Powdercoated aluminum.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge in designing this outdoor installation is minimizing the number of moving parts to ensure functionality while reducing the risk of wear and tear from public use. The design must also consider durability, aiming for minimal and simple maintenance requirements to ensure long-term usability in outdoor settings.
Research
Expert interviews were conducted with a diverse group, including an education learning coordinator, a naturalist, the NestWatch project leader, an industrial designer, and a landscape architect. These experts were shown the concept drawings and the first prototype to gain their insights, experiences, and perspectives on integrating nature into urban environments, as well as their opinions on the overall concept.
To gather potential users' thoughts, I took the prototype to a local park and engaged with random park-goers for their feedback. The diverse perspectives included input from a bird magazine editor, bird enthusiasts, a wildlife observer, a dog owner, a father of two... Their feedback provided valuable insights into the potential user base. While everyone expressed interest in the idea, they also shared some concerns, which have been noted for further consideration.
Inspiration
Combining a periscope and bird feeder, it allows users to observe birds from a distance without disturbing them. It blends playful and educational elements to engage the public, raising awareness of local urban wildlife and fostering a reconnection with nature. Addressing "species loneliness," it encourages appreciation and celebration of city wildlife. The project aims to foster respect and responsibility towards the environment, using experiments and interviews to assess impact.
Project Duration
The project started in October 2023 and finished in May 2024 in New York.
Operation Flow
This installation is designed for public spaces such as community gardens, playgrounds, and parks. Once installed by staff, it allows birds to interact with the feeder while visitors can observe them up close from a distance, ensuring minimal disturbance to the birds' natural behavior. Staff will need to periodically refill the feeder, and regular cleaning of the installation is necessary to maintain hygiene and the quality of the visitor experience.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #2: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #3: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #4: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Image #5: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024
Video Credits: Photographer Meiqing Tian, 2024

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