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Minimal Blades Flutter in the Breeze in a Shoreline Installation on China’s Chaishan Island

01 Mar, 2025

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On an abandoned pier on Chaishan Island’s shore, an elegant installation rocks in the wind. Completed in 2023 by GN Architects, “The Seaside Pavillion” rests on a coastal trail frequented by tourists and locals alike.

The dynamic construction features dozens of elastic-wrapped blades that, when caught by a breeze, flit and flutter, echoing both the movement of the tide and creating a semi-shaded space for respite. “During the day, the leaves are closed,” the designers say in a statement. “In the morning and evening, when the tide starts to rise, the wings open and dance under the drive of the buoy, forming a romantic and magical scene.”

Once a fishing community, Chaishan today is mainly a tourist destination. Only 100 elderly residents still live on the island as many have left for larger cities. “The Seaside Pavillion” was commissioned by the Zhoushan government’s “Hello, Island” initiative to attract more people to move to the sparsely populated area.

While appearing delicate, the blades are designed to be resilient and to withstand typhoons. Fishing ropes provide their structure, while a rubber and steel armature creates a strong, hardy base. When a tropical cyclone threatens the island, caretakers can tie the blades down to prevent damage.

You can find more from GN Architects, whose projects span installations, landscapes, interiors, and more, on its website. (via designboom)

an aerial view of a seaside pavilion made of white feather-like blades
Photo by Liang Wenjun
an aerial view of a person walking near seaside pavilion made of white feather-like blades
Photo by Liang Wenjun
an aerial view of a seaside pavilion made of white feather-like blades
Photo by Liang Wenjun
the view underneath a seaside pavilion made of white feather-like blades
Photo by Liang Wenjun
a nighttime aerial view of a seaside pavilion made of white feather-like blades
Photo by Liang Wenjun
the view underneath a seaside pavilion made of white feather-like blades. three people sit on a bench and look out
Photo by Liang Wenjun

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