Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Zojambulajambula Zaluso za Pagulu by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Luso Lapadera ndi Mapangidwe a Zoyikidwa za Luso Competition Category.
SilivaLuso Lapadera· 2025
Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Zojambulajambula Zaluso za Pagulu
by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng
Client: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Luso Lapadera Category
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The Design
About Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Zojambulajambula Zaluso za Pagulu
Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar ndi zojambulajambula zaluso za pagulu zomwe zaikidwa m'paki ya nkhalango ku Hualien, Taiwan. Ntchitoyi yalimbikitsidwa ndi khalidwe lomanga zisa la nguluwe zakuthengo za ku Formosa, nyama yomwe imamanga malo ogona pogwiritsa ntchito udzu ndi nthambi, ndipo imapuma ndi mphuno yake ikuyang'ana khomo kuti ikhale tcheru. Mapangidwe ake apangidwa ndi mtengo wa mkungudza wa ku Taiwan ndi nsungwi za Makino, zolumikizidwa mosamala ndi luso lolumikiza matabwa komanso zoumbidwa kudzera mu kapangidwe ka digito. Alendo amatha kulowa m'malo ooneka ngati chisa ndikukhala pa benchi yopindika yomwe imayang'ana khomo, zomwe zimalimbikitsa kulumikizana ndi nkhalango yozungulira.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Zojambulajambula Zaluso za Pagulu ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Zojambulajambula Zaluso za Pagulu akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Zojambulajambula Zaluso za Pagulu ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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
- Production Technology
- 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 Challenge
- 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.
- Research
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Team Members
- Producer: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
Project Director: Into the Woods & Co.
Artist: Cheng Tsung FENG - Image Credits
- Image #1-#5: FIXER Photographic Studio, Taiwan.
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