Hitobito
Lighting Installation for MisoSoupDesign
Hitobito is the art installation created for the lantern festival in Taipei City in 2023 as a part of the new immigrant district in Song Shan Cultural Park. The structural form draws people inside to experience the passage of reaching a unique destination that collects people's memory of their hometown. In addition, the installation is brightened at night with warm lighting to wrap the visitors to synchronize their emotional state with the space.
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Unique Properties
HitoBito is the art installation created for the lantern festival in Taipei City in 2023. The structural design draws inspiration from the Chinese character of a person, which is two members supporting each other. The two small entrances, which face one of the main entrances to the festival venue, merge into one space where people can audit the projection on the ground.
Tags
Art Installation, Lighting Installation, Bamboo, Taipei, Taiwan
Production Technology
Manually bent steel pipe structure is cladded with 1cm bamboo dowels in its width. A projector is installed at the center of installation to project the motion graphic onto the floor.
Design Challenge
The installation is the combination of industrial material and traditional Asian bamboo crafting. The organic shape of installation is composed with three dimensional curvature. Thus, the weaved surface with bamboo dowels are adopted with steel pipe structure to wrap the installation.
Project Duration
The design started in November 2022 and finished construction in January 2023 in Taipei City. The Lantern festival was open to public in February 2023.
Operation Flow
Major flow of visitors is located on the narrow side entrance of the installation. Visitors enter the space individually, and meet at the larger space where has a projection of motion graphic.
Research
This art installation is the part of Taiwan lantern festival hosted in Taipei city in February 2023. The event is integrated in the Taipei urban fabric with interaction with the visitors in the city. Hito bito is selected as one of new immigrant installation to celebrate diversity of Taiwan with many nations to work and live together.
Inspiration
The design inspiration is where people gather and feel the diversity of Taipei City. The weaved bamboo façade and white-painted steel pipes represent the traditional Asian crafting method meeting with architectural structure.
Project Overview
Hitobito Lighting Installation has been a Bronze winner in the Lighting Projects and Light Art Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan.
Bronze Recognition
Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Hitobito Lighting Installation.
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Hitobito: A Unique Lighting Installation Unveiled at the Taipei Lantern Festival 2023
Hitobito, a stunning art installation, designed by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan, was unveiled at the Taipei Lantern Festival 2023. The installation, inspired by the diversity of Taipei City, merges traditional Asian crafting methods with architectural structure, creating a captivating experience for visitors.
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