Inspired by traditional Chinese village customs, where a large tree traditionally located at the village entrance once served as a communal gathering spot, the Seaside Pavilion recreates a similar sense of arrival. Situated on a defunct cargo pier dating back to the 1960s—between the modern passenger terminal and the island’s central village—the installation repurposes the existing structure into a welcoming place designed for quiet reflection.

The Pavilion’s form is defined by a series of elongated, seven-meter-long blades suspended from a steel frame. Initially envisioned as a tide-responsive structure, the design evolved to become wind-activated, ensuring a more immediate and perceptible movement. The blades, reminiscent of delicate feathers, sway with the sea breeze, creating a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow against the expansive backdrop of the sky and ocean. Their motion varies in response to the ever changing wind speeds—barely perceptible in a gentle breeze, pronounced in stronger gusts, and capable of being secured in extreme weather conditions, such as typhoons.