Modeled in Rhino, Rendered in Rhino
According to the ancient Chinese medical book - Lingshu, Roots and Knots, “roots” are those where energy release; and “knots” are those where energy finally go. By using acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medical treatment, pain could be healed. This design is based on the concept above, simulating the urban development and mobility. Trying using parametric design method to find out the urban context of the open space after the railway become underground. Besides, the ancient name of Kaohsiung, “Takao”, which means thorny bamboo land, is meaningful historically and spiritually. Here, I studied the generating rules of the underground stems and the tectonic of thorny bamboo to support the design.