Taiwan

8 unique architectural projects inspired by ‘dragons’

‘Dragons’ also influence other cultures and architectural moments. These buildings might take on dragon-like shapes, utilize dragon-scale patterns, or even be named after dragons, giving a unique and memorable character to the architecture.

The hexagonal grid of Kaohsiung Pop Music Center designed by Manuel Monteserín

The Kaohsiung Pop Music Center envisions a landscape made up of geometries salvaged from the seafloor. Foams, corals, seaweed, waves, and aquatic animals are arranged on the surface and specialized for specific uses so that each piece has its own personality and a formal challenge while also being integrated into a shared ecosystem.

Bamboo Pavilion by ZUO STUDIO

Bamboo Pavilion Designed by ZUO STUDIO Expresses the Natural Beauty of Taiwan in the Industrial City of Taichung ZUO studio designed and constructed the ‘Bamboo

Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market by MVRDV

The Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market by MVRDV takes an often-prosaic part of the food industry and elevates it into a place for the public to experience food and appreciate views of the landscape.

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