Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Arteve të Bukura dhe Instalacioneve Artistike Competition Category.

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik

by Into the Woods and Co. - Cheng Tsung Feng

Client: Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency

Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award Winner in Art e Bukur Category

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The Design

About Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik

Plani i Folesë VII Derri i Egër Formozian është një instalacion arti publik i vendosur në një park pyjor në Hualien, Tajvan. Vepra është frymëzuar nga sjellja e ndërtimit të folesë së derrit të egër formozian, një kafshë që ndërton strehime nga sana dhe degët dhe pushon me feçkën drejtuar hyrjes për të qëndruar vigjilente. Struktura është ndërtuar nga kedri i Tajvanit dhe bambuja Makino, e montuar me bashkime të kujdesshme zdrukthtarie dhe e formësuar përmes dizajnit strukturor dixhital. Vizitorët mund të hyjnë në hapësirën në formë foleje dhe të ulen në një stol të harkuar që sheh drejt hapjes, gjë që nxit kontaktin me pyllin përreth.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik është fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award, një njohje jashtëzakonisht prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të nivelit më të lartë, mahnitëse dhe mbresëlënëse. Fituesit e Argjendtë janë vepra tejet brilante dhe jashtëzakonisht krijuese që ilustrojnë ekspertizën, talentin dhe mprehtësinë e shquar të dizajnerëve të tyre. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik pritet të jetë një vepër e mrekullueshme, vitrinë e vërtetë e mjeshtërisë, jashtëzakonisht profesionale dhe thellësisht inovative. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award është një shpikje shumë e shquar dhe e admiruar që sjell dobi dhe zgjeron kufijtë e artit, shkencës, dizajnit dhe teknologjisë. Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Instalacion Arti Publik është një krijim shumë i dëshiruar që ngjall dëshira, sjell ndjenja pozitive dhe zgjon habi e mahnitje.

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.