Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu by Hsin Lee

Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu by Hsin Lee is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Sumak Ruray Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiSumak Ruray· 2021

Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu

by Hsin Lee

Client: Kawabata Intcraft Co. Ltd.

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Sumak Ruray Category

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The Design

About Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu

Core nisqaqa huk kuyuq nina k'anchay sikphum, pino ruruman rikch'akuq. Core-qa Kawabata Intcraft nisqapaqmi ruwakurqan, Taipei llaqtapi 84 watayuq Japón sayaypi kaq policía wasi. Kay sikphuqa 87 waman rikch'aq bronce raphikunamanta rurasqa, huk ukhu makinamanwan pisi pisimanta kicharikuq wichqarikuqpas. Kay llamp'u kuyuyqa samayta rikch'anmi, chay ñawpa wasiman kawsay yuyayta churan. Core-qa hukman wichay wasi patamantam warkusqa, huk k'iwi patarawan patapi, chaymi visitakunaqa sikphuta rikunku huk kutimanta huk kutiman tikrasqa ñawinkunawan patarapi wichaykachaspa. K'anchayqa sapa muyuywan tikrakun.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Core Kuyuq Nina K'anchay Sikphu mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Core is a kinetic light sculpture in the shape of pine cone made for Kawabata Intcraft, an 84-year-old Japanese-style police office. The copper leaves on the surface slowly open and close through inner mechanical structures. At the same time, the breathing-like movement transforms the building into a living body, symbolizing a breathing heart. To present the harmony of movement and light, different materials were combined and various types of mechanism were designed. Core, as a showcase of creators' exquisite craftmanship, is not only a form representation of nature but also the living symbol of architecture.
Dimensions & Packaging: L: 85cm, W: 85cm, H: 90cm
Tags: Kinetic Sculpture, reciprocating grooved drum mechanism, sustainable, recycle, art installation, craft, heartbeat, breathing, life symbol, chandelier, brass
Production Technology: Core is made out of 87 unique brass pieces, this project greatly relies on precise mechanical engineering. Each part is detailed crafted in collaboration with a self-made CNC machine. All parts are completed after incessant modifications and improvements on materials, fabrication, and lighting.
Design Challenge: To resemble the opening and closing states of pine cones, the reciprocating screws were used to trigger 12 central structures and connect 87 brass leaves to express the dynamic movement and contraction.
Inspiration: The purpose of this project is to study the relationship between artistic sculpture and historical building. When we learned that the building was supposed to be demolished but actually preserved, we hoped to bring it back to life in an artistic way. The concept and name "Core" was born accordingly, in the shape of pine cone to resembles eternity.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 in Taiwan, Taipei and finished in January 2021. It is now permanently exhibited in Kawabata Intcraft.
Operation Flow: This project is placed on a high ceiling directly above the spiral staircase.
Going up from the base floor, the viewer will be looking up at the artwork and then to the eye-level angle, creating rich perspectives and interaction. With regular opening and closing of the artwork, the projected light makes the entire space feel like breathing deeply.
Team Members: Art Director: Hsin Lee
Designer: Tseng, shih-gang
Mechanism Design: Wang, Hsiang-Ping
Image Credits: Image credits: Matter image