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Shuili Snakekiln

Shuili Snakekiln

Taiwan's oldest wood-fired kiln. Gift Shop & Gallery Hall renovation.

CategoryCommercial
ClientShuili Snake Kiln Cultural Park
Year2026
LocationNantou, Taiwan
AreaGift Shop + Gallery Hall

Taiwan’s oldest wood-fired kiln reinterpreted. This project integrates the Gift Shop and Gallery Hall renovation, expressing the kiln’s spirit through contemporary design.

Gift Shop

Rooted in the kiln’s wabi-sabi aesthetic, a sculptural wall narrates clay’s journey from raw earth to artwork. Large windows and skylights invite natural light; a curved staircase connects floors with flexible upper exhibition spaces.

Gallery Hall

The long, winding structure inspires the snake kiln’s symbolic imagery — narrow to wide, evoking infinite imagination. Skylights create dynamic light interplay, preserving the original framework as heritage, gently leading visitors onward.