GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
The bamboo dome of “ Flourish ” is constructed using heat-treated bamboo pipes and metal joints , supporting a colossal dome measuring 9 meters in height and 23 meters in length and width . The structure primarily employs thicker-diameter Moso bamboo as columns and beams , while thinner , heat-treated Makino Bamboo is pre-stressed and curved to form arches , serving as structural braces and artistic expressions for the agricultural film . Three large floral floating islands , suspended in the
center of the dome and collectively weighing 400 kilograms , act as a means to reduce wind forces and stabilize the overall structural system . Bamboo and custom-made metal joints are meticulously installed layer by layer , following pre-set patterns , enhancing the precision of the bamboo structure construction .
Bamboo is primarily found in warm regions between the Earth ’ s north and south latitudes of 45 degrees , and it is a common material in
Taiwanese forests . After undergoing high-temperature drying treatment , bamboo exhibits axial strength reaching up to 70 % of that of hardwood . The presence of bamboo nodes in the middle contributes to the superior toughness of bamboo . The goal of Studio A-Light ’ s creation is to explore how to rapidly utilize prefabricated bamboo components in the construction of modern building materials while simultaneously showcasing the unique and elegant forms of bamboo .
Architects : Studio A-Light Area : 415 m ² Year : 2024
Photographs : Fixer Photographic Studio
Manufacturers : MIT-LIGHTING , Yueshan
Lead Architect : Bo Chun Lee
Landscape Architects : flowers juang
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