Sound of Waves

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Cultural Architecture
Project locationNew Taipei City, Taiwan
University/SchoolNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Lead ArchitectShih-Wei Yu

Shiosai is the Japanese word of the sound of waves. As the tide causes changes to the ocean, the waves show differently in both visual and auditory aspects. Tamsui performs similar variety. Rich history, nature scenes as well as resources from different aspects make the city famous for its tourism industries. The project takes the ‘’tide of Tamsui River’’ as the main concept, using curved phrases to connect different aspects of the town. By transforming the site into a cultural park for locals and outsiders, bringing people from MRT station and bike path into the space, boost the interaction