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Oyler Wu's sculptural canopy to open new chapter for Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts

By Alexander Walter|

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

Los Angeles-based Oyler Wu Collaborative in collaboration with local partner Ren Lai Architects have delivered the winning design in the international competition seeking to re-envision the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in Taiwan. 

The institution's call "Transformation & Rebirth" invited domestic and foreign proposals to address the aging building's leaking roof and to give the exterior a major overhaul as outward expression of the museum's internal transformation.

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Encompassed by an extensive ecological park, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts has been a proud fixture of the city’s expanding arts culture since first opening its doors in 1994," explains the project description of the winning design entry, called Adrift. "Future urban expansion has designated this location as the cultural interface between newly developed and historic neighborhoods by acting as what the museum calls the 'lungs of the city.'"

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"In order to accommodate its new role as a civic gateway, the museum looks to reinvigorate its image as an artistic extension into the surrounding city. The design team has achieved this by constructing an addition to the museum’s existing facade that will engage the building in an entirely new, more lively dialogue within the burgeoning context."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Adrift embodies the artistic aspirations of the museum with a series of ethereal volumes and articulate framework that hovers in front of the existing facade. The outstretched canopy extends a newly revitalized spirit to those who visit and invites them to explore what hides below. High overhead, the sculptural metalwork unfurls delicately as it welcomes guests into the new sunken plaza."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Visitors who stroll through this park-like scape can enjoy a shady respite among a forest of plant life and tree-like structures. The redesigned landscape of the park encourages meandering and offers moments of intimacy in which wanderers might find a seat among the architectural elements."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Clinging lightly to branch-like columns, the canopy volumes appear to billow loosely at moments, while intricately interfacing with one another at others. The canopy is carefully composed by contrasting complex forms against a subtle grid, such that moments of expression are balanced by moments of repose."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"The lively mesh volumes are inlaid intricately within the more laconic framework system that allows specific architectural moments to become more emphatic. The sculptural elegance of the canopy brings an entirely new vitality to the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, and allows the institution to fulfil its integral role as the cultural interface between Kaohsiung and its citizens."

Other finalist proposals in this competition were entered by Sou Fujimoto Architects with WSAA Design Team, Asif Khan with C.M.Chao Architects, and Liao Architects and Associates.

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  • Donna Sink ·  Nov 18, 20 4:31 PM

    So pretty. I'm not wearing my Lace by Jenny Wu earrings today but when I do I always get compliments - they do look similar to this canopy!

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Oyler Wu's sculptural canopy to open new chapter for Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts

By Alexander Walter|

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020

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Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

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competition ● kaohsiung ● taiwan ● asia ● kaohsiung museum of fine arts
Oyler Wu Collaborative
Oyler Wu Collaborative

Los Angeles-based Oyler Wu Collaborative in collaboration with local partner Ren Lai Architects have delivered the winning design in the international competition seeking to re-envision the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts in Taiwan. 

The institution's call "Transformation & Rebirth" invited domestic and foreign proposals to address the aging building's leaking roof and to give the exterior a major overhaul as outward expression of the museum's internal transformation.

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Encompassed by an extensive ecological park, the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts has been a proud fixture of the city’s expanding arts culture since first opening its doors in 1994," explains the project description of the winning design entry, called Adrift. "Future urban expansion has designated this location as the cultural interface between newly developed and historic neighborhoods by acting as what the museum calls the 'lungs of the city.'"

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"In order to accommodate its new role as a civic gateway, the museum looks to reinvigorate its image as an artistic extension into the surrounding city. The design team has achieved this by constructing an addition to the museum’s existing facade that will engage the building in an entirely new, more lively dialogue within the burgeoning context."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Adrift embodies the artistic aspirations of the museum with a series of ethereal volumes and articulate framework that hovers in front of the existing facade. The outstretched canopy extends a newly revitalized spirit to those who visit and invites them to explore what hides below. High overhead, the sculptural metalwork unfurls delicately as it welcomes guests into the new sunken plaza."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Visitors who stroll through this park-like scape can enjoy a shady respite among a forest of plant life and tree-like structures. The redesigned landscape of the park encourages meandering and offers moments of intimacy in which wanderers might find a seat among the architectural elements."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"Clinging lightly to branch-like columns, the canopy volumes appear to billow loosely at moments, while intricately interfacing with one another at others. The canopy is carefully composed by contrasting complex forms against a subtle grid, such that moments of expression are balanced by moments of repose."

Image courtesy of Oyler Wu Collaborative and Ren Lai Architects.

"The lively mesh volumes are inlaid intricately within the more laconic framework system that allows specific architectural moments to become more emphatic. The sculptural elegance of the canopy brings an entirely new vitality to the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, and allows the institution to fulfil its integral role as the cultural interface between Kaohsiung and its citizens."

Other finalist proposals in this competition were entered by Sou Fujimoto Architects with WSAA Design Team, Asif Khan with C.M.Chao Architects, and Liao Architects and Associates.

RELATED NEWS Mecanoo's Kaohsiung Center for the Arts to open in October
RELATED NEWS Kaohsiung Port Terminal by Reiser + Umemoto in more detail
RELATED NEWS Zaha Hadid-designed Danjiang Bridge in Taiwan scheduled for 2024 opening

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  • Donna Sink ·  Nov 18, 20 4:31 PM

    So pretty. I'm not wearing my Lace by Jenny Wu earrings today but when I do I always get compliments - they do look similar to this canopy!

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