Matang Indigenous Tribal Gathering Place
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture - Public
Details
The building for Taiwan's Amis Matang tribe blends traditional culture with modern design. It incorporates the Amis colors - red, black, and white - and features an umbrella-shaped structure with raised corners, honoring deities and elders. A red steel triangular truss provides stability against earthquakes and typhoons, while three supports symbolize the tribe's age hierarchy. The floor displays sun and wave patterns, paying tribute to the gods and reflecting the tribe's connection to the sea, alongside totems representing the Amis and Matang tribes.
The Jury‘s Statement
The umbrella-shaped structure impresses with its powerful presence while honoring the cultural roots of the Amis. »Matang Indigenous Tribal Gathering Place« combines striking colors, symbolic supports, and delicate roof details into expressive architecture that makes identity and community visible. The thoughtful integration of traditional elements into a contemporary design sets a strong example for public buildings with authentic character.
