Infinity Ground : Thailand and Taiwan Contemporary Architecture

Pavilion for Hsinchu
Bus Station Plaza
The Pavilion for The Hsinchu Bus Station Plaza
is located between the disembarking area for
buses and parking for scooters and bicycles.
Its function is to protect pedestrians from the
elements as they make their way to the bus
stops, the bus terminal and the underpass
linking the front and back of the railway station.
The structure of the 48-meter long pavilion is
formed from one single folding stainless steel
panel. The form is a tectonic interpretation at
once pure, minimal and expressive. It is the
result of various factors including the strength
of the folding panels, drainage, spatial scale
of the surrounding, and the fabrication /construction
process.
The structural system is based on the simple
geometry of the rhombus. Variations in the
geometric relationships, the site’s environmental
context and spatial requirements inform
the formation of the canopy with a span ranging
between 3 to 9 meters. The canopy is transformed
by environmental conditions and the
changing scales in spatial functions. The form
of the main structure reflects the most
compact and effective structural behavior
against wind and earthquake. The systematic
and modular design effectively reduces the
number of intersections between the panels,
streamlining the fabrication and on-site construction.
The V-shaped beams and columns
become part of the canopy’s drainage system.
Lighting is projected from the ground. The
canopy becomes illuminated and reflective,
creating the ambience of a glowing body at
night.
The Pavilion explores issues of tectonic creation
and experimentation. It is a discourse in the
evolution from module to system. The design
attempts to link the manipulation of materiality
and space, creating functional systems of
architectural spaces in an open urban environmental
context, establishing the relationships
and order between object, people and event.
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