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.

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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