Trace Architecture Office Creates a Structural Steel Wrap
Amy Duong — March 6, 2024 — Art & Design
The In-Between Pavilion in China gets a unique metal mesh veil wrapped around the space done by the Trace Architecture Office in Shenzhen China. The Beijing studio creates the structural form around the exhibition space and it rests between two buildings in the busy Nantou area. The museum is committed to exploring "the relationship between political power and geography." TAO wanted to create something that was transient and blurred the visual between the indoor and outdoor space as well as public and private.
The studio explains the design process throughout time, stating "Over the years of construction, Nantou presents an active state of rapid change – constantly regenerated by temporary and fragmented additions and revisions, reflecting the unique vitality of the urban village. The design breaks free from a stable and enclosed state in pursuit of lightness and flexibility, responding to the transient environment."
Image Credit: Chen Hao
The studio explains the design process throughout time, stating "Over the years of construction, Nantou presents an active state of rapid change – constantly regenerated by temporary and fragmented additions and revisions, reflecting the unique vitality of the urban village. The design breaks free from a stable and enclosed state in pursuit of lightness and flexibility, responding to the transient environment."
Image Credit: Chen Hao
Trend Themes
1. Metal-mesh Veils - Innovative metal mesh veils are being employed by architectural firms to create unique structural wraps for exhibition spaces.
2. Blurred Boundaries Design - Architectural designs that blur the visual distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces are gaining popularity for their transient appeal.
3. Dynamic Construction Concepts - The concept of dynamic construction, with structures constantly regenerated by temporary additions, is reshaping architectural approaches to urban spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture & Urban Design - The architecture and urban design industry is being revolutionized by the use of metal wraps and mesh veils in creating transient and visually dynamic structures.
2. Museum & Exhibition Spaces - Museum and exhibition spaces are exploring innovative design concepts that challenge the traditional boundaries between public and private areas, offering unique visitor experiences.
3. Construction & Development - In the construction and development sector, there are opportunities to embrace dynamic construction concepts that respond to the constantly changing urban environment, fostering flexible and adaptable structures.
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