2010 Taipei Flower Expo.

The design is themed with "One Earth, many Magnificaent Worlds" to convey the respect for the environment as well as local cultures. Light-weight structures and simple, retrievable materials are used throughout. Graphic patterns of local culture, and the motives of flowers, grass, bugs, butterflies, and bamboo basket are generally applied to generate a design that carries local flavor and relevant to Garden Festival.          

The site is at "Museum Park" adjacent to Taipei Municipal Fine Art Museum" with an area of about 7 hactares, and will be mainly used for outdoor flower cometition. There are three buildings that include:                                            

(1) Butterfly pavilion: an arena to accommodate 1200 seats for opening/closing ceremonies and performances, the overall shape is like cocoon, bamboo pan, or cap, the structure is composed of a series of arches and diagonally placed nets, and a curved surface is created by hexagons and triangles that is reminiscent of bamboo utensils. The roof is covered with polycarbonate panels, with dark and milky finishes, and the graphic of an array of butterflies emerge.     

(2) Flavor pavilion: an open-air pavilion for souvenir sales and cafeteria, 6 flower-shaped structures is provided to meet the purpose. Each "flower" is composed of an array of columns at center with a net of beams curving and cantilever outwards. 

(3) Hangout pavilion: it is located on a higher ground, and a station for visitors to rest their feet, overlooking the whole park and recuperate.   Its exterior walls are of finished concrete with linear patterns and wood grains are vividly marked. Its interior ceilings and walls are finished with mosaics, and just like paving patterns on the walkways in the park; they carry the graphic patterns of fabrics of indigenous people.   

Client

Taipei City Government

Location

Taipei City

Floor Height

Butterfly pavilion:1 story above ground,Flavor pavilion:2 stories above ground

Total Floor Area

3043㎡ / 1783㎡

Material / Structure

SC Structure

Design Year

2008

Completion Year

2010

Design Concept