Collage of A' Design Award logo, wooden interior, metal sculpture, and textured lamp.

A collage of four images showcasing different design elements: the A' Design Award logo, a wooden interior space with a vaulted ceiling, a metal sculpture against the sky, and a hand interacting with a textured lamp.

A modern interior space featuring a minimalist wooden bench with a shelf underneath, placed near a light green wall and a large window. A pair of white sneakers and a folded piece of clothing are on the bench.
A modern, sculptural chair with a curved backrest and sleek wooden design.
A modern building with a geometric facade featuring circular cutouts and a protruding glass section.
A modern architectural structure with vertical wooden slats surrounding a cylindrical building, reflected in a body of water.
A uniquely designed table lamp with an orange, curved structure and a visible light bulb.
Interior of a modern restaurant with large windows and a circular glass wine cellar.
A wooden interior space with a vaulted ceiling, featuring large windows and modern furniture.
An outdoor art installation featuring numerous tall, white stems with woven basket-like structures on top, resembling flowers. The installation is set in a grassy area with trees and a building visible in the background. A person is walking among the structures.
An outdoor art installation featuring illuminated circular structures reflected in a body of water at night.
A sculptural metallic structure with perforated patterns stands against a sunset sky, surrounded by water and urban buildings.
A modern chair with an orange cushion, featuring integrated spaces for cats, with two cats exploring the structure.
A person wearing a dark outfit carrying a large black rectangular backpack.
A modern interior space featuring round tables with chairs surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
An outdoor installation featuring two dome-shaped structures with a lattice design on a grassy area, surrounded by trees and pedestrians walking on a nearby path.
A modern bookend featuring a wooden sphere and metal frame supporting several books.
A playground with large wooden structures resembling cones, featuring slides and climbing elements, set in an urban environment with buildings in the background.
A night view of a light installation featuring vertical illuminated rods arranged in a spiral pattern, reflecting on a body of water.
A modern building with a facade featuring vertical slats, situated between two other buildings.
A person interacting with a modern table lamp on a wooden surface, with a plant and curtains in the background.
A hand touching a modern table lamp with a textured, illuminated surface, placed next to green plants.

Story

Transforming spiritual and oceanic imagery into a vessel of history and faith Located in Donggang, Taiwan, the King Boat Cultural Museum stands as the country's first cultural center dedicated to the King Boat Ceremony. This architectural marvel is inspired by the triennial ritual, where spiritual and oceanic imagery converge to create a vessel of history and faith. The design is a testament to the region's cultural identity, seamlessly linking the past with a vision for the future. The museum's architecture captures the essence of the ceremony, embodying both the spiritual and the physical. It serves as a bridge between the local community and the broader world, inviting visitors to explore the rich cultural tapestry of Donggang. The building's form and materials echo the maritime themes, with structural elements that evoke the movement of waves and the strength of the vessels that participate in the ceremony.

## Design Highlights

Inspired by the triennial King Boat Ceremony Architecture transforms spiritual and oceanic imagery Links local identity with future vision Embodies both spiritual and physical elements Structural elements evoke maritime themes

## Key Facts

Feature Detail
Location Donggang, Taiwan
Architect Pingtung County Government and C.M.Chao
Award Golden A’ Design Award 2025
Category Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Status Built

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • wall: Light green wall

Materials

  • wood — bench
  • wood — chair
  • wood — vertical slats
  • glass — windows
  • metal — sculpture
  • wood — playground structures

Construction / Systems

  • facade: Geometric facade with circular cutouts and a protruding glass section
  • facade: Vertical slats

Products

  • furniture — Tokyo Multifunctional Bench — by Joao Teixeira (Inspired by Japanese custom, used for seating and storage)
  • furniture — Oruha Chair — by Yuya Nakazawa (Inspired by waves, used for seating)
  • lighting — Otsuchi Table Light — by Yuto Yamada (Table lamp made from deer leather)

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: light green
  • Lighting: modern and artistic

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