Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo by Daria Yang Du

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo by Daria Yang Du is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

PilakArkitektura· 2026

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo

by Daria Yang Du

Client: DD Studio

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo

Ang Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia usa ka galeriya sa disenyo ug bilding alang sa eksibisyon sa Hudson Valley, nga adunay gilapdon nga mga 12000 square feet. Ang kurbadong concrete shell giporma pinaagi sa mga pagtuon sa pag-deflate sa lobo ug gihulma gamit ang CNC-milled nga formwork alang sa tukmang kurbada. Sa sentro, gipreserbar ang usa ka spherical nga bakante nga espasyo isip nag-unang lugar sa eksibisyon ug entrada sa publiko. Adunay agianan gikan sa kasadpan padulong sa sidlakan, nga gilibotan sa mga workshop ug natapos sa lanaw. Ang mga nagbitay nga studio naggamit og gaan nga steel frame nga giputos og kahoy. Ang init nga mga panel nga kahoy naglinya sa sulod ug nagpauswag sa acoustics.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia Galeriya sa Disenyo usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Beginned by an experimental process of morsal-folly finding process to explore form and movement, the Art Omi Design Gallery reinterprets kinetic gestures into architectural space. The design transitions from a linear system of tensioned strings to a centralized spherical volume, carved out and preserved as the main exhibition space and public entrance. This void becomes the anchor of spatial experience, emphasizing a fluid internal circulation that guides visitors across the site.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: 12000ft²
Tags: Balloon Experiment, Yarn Grid, Deflation Studies, Form-Finding, Curved Concrete, Spatial Void, Floating Studios, Circulation Path, Cultural Landmark, Landscape Integration, Lightness and Memory, Architecture and Movement
Production Technology: The gallery is built as a curved concrete shell shaped by balloon deflation studies, using CNC-milled formwork for precise curvature. Warm timber panels line the interiors, enhancing acoustics and contrast with the concrete mass. Suspended studios use lightweight steel frames clad in wood, appearing to float above. Foundations integrate with the lakeside landscape, anchoring the structure while respecting natural topography.
Design Challenge: The challenge was translating a fleeting balloon-and-yarn experiment into a permanent architectural system. Capturing the dynamic shift from expansion to deflation required rethinking geometry, circulation, and structure. Preserving the spherical void while adapting the shifting yarn grid into concrete and timber demanded both technical precision and conceptual clarity, turning ephemeral gestures into a coherent, inhabitable cultural landmark.
Research: Each material guided form-finding through its properties. In balloon and yarn experiments, expansion and contraction revealed new spatial opportunities. Placed on flat topography, the balloon’s center aligned with a yarn grid, creating a cloud-like form. Strings attached to it defined smooth paths connecting to the ground. When deflated, shifting strings generated a new landscape, inviting people to walk, sit, lie, and interact with the folly as structure.
Inspiration: Inspired by balloon inflation and deflation studies, the design shifts from a linear system to a central spherical void, preserved as the main exhibition and entrance. A pivoting path extends west to east, flanked by workshops and ending at the lake. Suspended studios echo floating forms, while a curving concrete shell recalls string grids. Warm wood interiors contrast the monolithic frame, guiding visitors through a dynamic spatial journey.
Project Duration: Art Omi in Hudson Valley
Operation Flow: Individual Work
Image Credits: All Design & Illustration & Drawing & Physical Model by Daria Yang DU