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Beiji Island Art Festival

There is no more suitable site than an island, evoking a theme that architects often explore: the interplay between man-made and nature. Themes such as the proportional relationship and tension between existence and non-existence, interior/exterior, solid/void, and the passage of time and space weave through three distinct groups of works scattered across Beiji Island. The first site features a group of abandoned houses whose silhouettes and textures stubbornly linger on the ground. The design introduces viewing platforms and suspended trestles above the terrain, forming a new 'stage' that fills the gaps between the ruins. This 'stage' not only possesses its own geometric form but also creates an elevated space divorced from the original terrain. Much like the work of sculptor Eduardo Chillida, these structures exist as places in themselves, rather than just belonging to a specific location. The second site comprises several relatively intact farmhouses, strengthened and transformed into spaces for art exhibitions through the integration of multimedia installations. The third site, situated on a slope facing the sea, features giant green pillars reminiscent of photographer Robert McCabe's coastal work in Greece. These pillars, constructed with windproof metal mesh, serve as a vertical forest for plant growth. Each pillar becomes an ecological unit, providing habitat for plants, insects, and birds. The combination of several units creates diverse functional 'places,' including rest stops, cafes, and even ecological garbage dumps.
Beiji Island Art Festival Location: Beiji Island, China Area: undefined Year: 2023 Client: Beiji Island Art Festival Organizing Committee Architect: xup Architekten Team: Shan Xu, Shenghui Gao Type: architectural design & landscape design