Silver 2025

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar

by Into the Woods & Co. for Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency

Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar is inspired by the nesting behavior of Taiwan's native wild boar. The work reflects the animal's instinct to build protective shelters using natural materials and to position itself with its snout facing the entrance as a form of vigilance. Made from native cedar and bamboo, the structure incorporates traditional joinery techniques along with digital design tools to create a nestlike space that visitors can enter. The curved seating orients the body toward the opening, echoing the boar's posture and encouraging interaction with the forest surroundings.

Questions & Answers

What are the dimensions of Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation has a width of 7m, a depth of 7m, and a height of 5m.

Which primary materials form the structure of Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation is primarily constructed from Taiwan Cedar timber and Makino Bamboo.

Where was Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation unveiled?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation was unveiled at Danongdafu Forest Park in Hualien, Taiwan.

When was Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation completed?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation was completed in September 2024.

Which indigenous species does Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation honor?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation honors the indigenous species of Formosan Wild Boar.

What seating configuration does Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation use to reflect the Formosan Wild Boar's nesting behavior?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation features a C-shaped circular bench to reflect the Formosan Wild Boar's nesting behavior.

Who commissioned Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation was commissioned by Hualien Branch, Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency.

What award did Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation win at the 2025 A' Design Awards?

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Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation won the Silver award in the A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award at the 2025 A' Design Awards.

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