Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun vum Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

D'Wierk Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun vum Designer Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng ass en héich geschätzten Gewënner vum prestigiéisen 2025 A' Design Award an Sëlwer an der Wettbewerbskategorie Schéi Kënschten a Konschtinstallatioun Design.

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun

vum Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

Client: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency

A' Design Award an Sëlwer Gewënner an der Kategorie Schéi Konscht

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar ass eng ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun, déi an engem Bëschpark zu Hualien, Taiwan, opgeriicht gouf. D'Wierk ass vum Nestbauverhalen vum Formosa-Wëllschwäin inspiréiert, engem Déier, dat sech Ënnerstänn aus Hee an Äscht baut a mat der Schnëss Richtung Entrée raschtet, fir waakreg ze bleiwen. D'Struktur besteet aus Taiwan-Zeder a Makino-Bambus, mat suergfältege Verbindungstechniken zesummegesat an duerch digital Strukturgestaltung geformt. D'Visiteure kënnen an den nestaartege Raum eragoen a sech op eng gebéite Bänk setzen, déi op d'Ouverture geriicht ass, wat de Kontakt mam Bësch ronderëm fërdert.

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Sëlwer, enger aussergewéinlech prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un Designe vun der héchster Qualitéit, prächteg a beandrockend vergi gëtt. Sëlwer-Gewënner si bemierkenswäert brillant a ganz kreativ Wierker, déi d'erausragend Expertise, d'Talent an d'Schaarfsënnegkeet vun hire Designer weisen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun e wonnerbart, mustergëlteg, bemierkenswäert professionellt an déif innovatiivt Wierk ass. Dëst mam Sëlwer ausgezeechent Design ass eng bemierkenswäert, bewonnert Erfindung, déi dozou bäidréit, d'Grenze vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie ze erweideren. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Ëffentlech Konschtinstallatioun ass eng Kreatioun, op déi vill neidesch sinn, déi Wënsch erweckt, positiv Gefiller bréngt an Erstaunen a Wonner erweckt.

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Eenzegaarteg Eegeschaften: 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.
Dimensiounen & Verpackung: Width 7m x Depth 7m x Height 5m
Tags: Taiwan Cedar, Makino Bamboo, public art, multifunctional space, sustainable design, Indigenous culture, forest-inspired, biomimicry, outdoor installation, ecological architecture
Produktiounstechnologie: 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.
Design Erausfuerderung: 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.
Fuerschung: 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.
Inspiratioun: 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.
Projetdauer: 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.
Operatiounsablaf: 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.
Teammemberen: Producer: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
Project Director: Into the Woods & Co.
Artist: Cheng Tsung FENG
Bildnoweis: Image #1-#5: FIXER Photographic Studio, Taiwan.