Team leader: Gao Yan, Chang Qiang
Team: 朵宁 Mr. DUO, Ning / 刘立早 Mr. Eric Lau / 李智慧 Mr. Lee, Zhi Hui / 何励琦 Ms. HO, Nikki Lai Ki / 纪晓恩 Mr. JI, Xiao En
Flying Dragon is a unique design which comprehensively responds the requirements of the brief, e.g. a new regional icon, reflction of the Taichung spirits, tour attraction and entertainment, clean energy, telecommunication, etc.
The spirites of Flying Dragon
Alike a rising dragon, this tower is initiated by the intention of creating an unprecedent dynamic viewing experience from a double helix, which in-turn trigers a series of symbolic meanings from traditional Chinese elements, such as Hua Biao, spiral dragon, bamboo, DNA, Kapok (Representational flower of Taichung County).
This proposal reflects the in-depth understanding of the genuine nature of Taiwan, i.e. multiplicity, philanthropy and harmony through the innovative and practical design outcomes. As the most prestigious totem to Chinese people, dragon represents the beauty of movement.Bamboo is one of the local resources in Taichung, which is also echoed through the segmental profile.
Interaction between Flying Dragon and the city
Flying Dragon is the combination of strength (spiral frame) and softness (tension cable) as if a inherent member of the natural features whithin Taichung Central Park.
The constant spiraling 88 capsules reflect the vibrant city life and animated activities.
This tower integrates itself into the existing green network through the system of wetland parks and local vegitations.
The principles of sustainable design, e.g. passive cooling and clean energy generation, are implimented as the engine to enpower the process of creation.
“龙腾”方案是综合各方面需求,充分结合区域地标、精神表达、观光游乐、生态示范、清洁能源、广电通讯等功能于一体提出的独创性设计。
“龙腾”的精神与地标形象：
“龙腾”，宛如一条腾龙，屹立在台中市新区，螺旋升腾的形象，是根据设计要求，创造性地提出一个双螺旋的观光塔的结果，其理性的建筑形态综合映射了华表、蟠龙、竹节、DNA分子、木棉花树等元素，并结合结构设计与观览需求而形成的独特形象。
集多种实用功能完美统一的设计则渗透了对台湾社会多元化与博爱和谐的深层理解；龙是中国人的传统图腾，腾龙体现了一种动态的力量美；竹是台中县当地盛产的主要生态建材在之一，收拉的缆绳，自然的形成竹节的视觉效果；木棉花是台中县的县花，艳红色的观光舱，悬挂在双螺旋的结构上盘旋舞动，远远望去又仿佛是一颗盛开的木棉树。设计力求从多角度提取精神内心的艺术形象，融合到一个知性与感性共生的设计之中。
“龙腾”与城市的关系：
• 从形态上，硬朗（螺旋上升的轨道）而柔美（直线连接的缆绳），形成了统领城市与区域之势，其曲线的轮廓线形态与公园的自然形态相映成趣；
• 从氛围上，形若木棉红花的88个舱体旋转上升、运转不停，与熙攘多彩的市民生活呼应互动；
• 从生态上，大面积的种植、水面、湿地，与中央公园植被交织穿插，形成独特的都市生态环境样板；
• 从能源上，通过在塔内植入系列新型垂直风力发电机和被动式换气，建筑不只是能源消耗体，还成为洁净能源的提供者。
