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Takanao Todo

Takanao Todo

Bangkok, TH

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Xuanwu Tower

The Pavilion placed in the small Chinese community in downtown Bangkok, in front of the hidden Taoist temple worshipping Black Warrior, or Black Tortoise. It is designed to reflect the lost identity of the idol while functioning as street furniture to invite the community to gather under the tower-like structure having a dialogue with the incineration tower. The entire structure is demountable, consists of steel plates bolted together. 

It has a hexagonal pattern and openings reflecting the symbolic shape of the idol, the turtle shell pattern. Purple light representing Polaris, as the black warrior known as a protector of the star. 

 
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Status: Built
Location: Bangkok, TH
My Role: Designer
Additional Credits: Designer - Takanao Todo
Duriflex - Fabricator
Bangkok Design Week 2021 - Organizer

 
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Xuanwu Tower / 玄天上帝楼