[Li Ting Yu - Threshold of Light: The Symbiotic Wetland Pavilion - COVER IMG] Negative Topography: Multi-layered undulating ceiling mimicking the organic ripples of the receding tide./ Design by Li/ Render by Chen

Threshold of Light: The Symbiotic Wetland Pavilion

CompanyLi Ting Yu
University/SchoolChao Yang University of Technology
Lead ArchitectLi Ting Yu
Design TeamTing Yueh Chen and Feng Shih Jen – Academic Advisor

This project challenges the fleeting tourist patterns of Taiwan's Wuqi coast by converting a transient sunset attraction into a permanent habitat. Located at the intertidal interface, the design uses Landscape Tectonics to guide guests beyond standard temporal boundaries. Inside, the concept of "Subsidence" manifests through an open plan on the 1F, where a travertine reception integrates seamlessly with natural water pools. The 2F features a cantilevered restaurant aligned with the sunset axis, suspended over the water, while the 3F provides private, louver-screened sanctuaries for starg