Tainan
Eternal Golden Castle Historic Parks
Park, Museum, Center for Visitors and Entrance Pavilion

The theme of this project is centered on maximizing the amplitude of the lagoon front, by creating a reverberation of the waterfront line. In doing so, a tension is induced between parallel and intertwining lines on the coastline, facilitating concentrated zones of public attractions and leisurely activities.

The main architectural element forges a new artificial horizon, one which enables the citizens of Tainan to fully enjoy the waterfront within a panoply of sun, shade and protection from high water-levels. At the same time, it serves to display traces of the historical past and also retain the natural environment.

The moulded artificial horizon coalesces the program into two main epicenters which reflect the required program, while also enhancing the tourism value of the existing Eternal Castle. As a result, all three gravitational centers are positioned in relationship to each other.

Situated at the end of the Yonghua Road, within the axis of the city, the Modern Art Museum occupies a highly accessible and visible location. The Deyang Warshop area and its ticketing facilities are connected to the cafe, increasing the outdoor spaces available for lingering and strolling. Thus, the cultural promenade creates both a timeline of the history of Taiwan and new spaces for public amenities. Adjacent to the artificial-horizon roof structure, these spaces are scaled to the dimensions of the user groups—oscillating between intimacy and openness whenever necessary.