The Pointe Pavilion is located in front of the Taiwan Railway Liuying Station as an integrated sidewalk system. Several light and pure geometric curved metal plates are gently placed on the striated site. Through the materiality of metal plates and red brick pavement, the circulation and nodes are redefined, and reconfigured into a multifunctional sequence. The pavilion is a weather protected corridor, a neighborhood resting spot, and a bus station.

In terms of design, the structural frame resembles the "dragonfly wings", which is inspired from the dragonflies commonly seen in local fields. As an organic public art, it avoids the existing tree branches, preserving the opportunity for the locals to gather and chat under the tree. The cross-shaped columns dodge multiple underground agricultural irrigation system, dancing around it and arraying in a ballet-like formation. The lighting system is integrated into the structure, allow the fixtures to become part of the design language. Through the arrangement of the floor tiles and night-time uplighting, it resembles how a dragonfly gently touches the surface of the water.

The reflectivity of the silver plate creates a contrast with the surrounding context that would encourage the visitors to re-discover the local cultural roots, to re-gain senses on the subtle colors of neighboring houses and plants, or the dynamic light and shadow when a train passes; all the while that natural skylight shines through the elliptical translucent dragonfly wings with a pattern softly sprinkled at the nodes, along with the site-specific furniture together hope to rekindle the sense of place in the neighborhood.

Team:
Architect: J.R Architects 
Lead Architects: Huang, Cho-Jen
Design Team: Chan, Ti-Yen、Yang, Haw-Jiun、Yang, Yung-Chi、WEDO-Lighting
Structural engineers: A.S Studio Engineering Consultant
Photography: Yu-Chen, Tsao
Client: Tainan City Government