The existing space is rectangular, which is about 40m long, 16.5m wide and 6m high, with a row of concrete columns in the middle. As the space is strongly defined by the regular columns, they can be used as the basic elements to create spatial order. Radiating from the center of each column, four display walls are combined to form an "X" shape on the plane. Each integrated "X"-shaped wall divides the space around each column into four isosceles triangular areas facing outwards. Meanwhile, two halves of the "X-wall" in between the columns form an inward-facing rectangular space. These two types of spaces can satisfy the needs of dividing the exhibition into different sections for various curators, allowing for greater flexibility and orderliness.
Corrugated cardboard is globally recognized as a highly reusable and recyclable material. Particularly lightweight and environmentally-friendly, the material is convenient for processing, moving, transporting and assembling. In terms of display effect, the texture and color of corrugated cardboard can match well with the exhibition theme and the characteristics of the exhibits.
Flexible reinforcement components are set in the module, so the LCD screens can be installed in any position by adjusting the special components in vertical and horizontal ways. The ipads and earphones are set on cardboard with assembled mortise and tenon components. For the placement of books and woodblock print templates, hot-bent acrylic boards and connecting cardboards are customized according to the size.
Using cardboards to create an exhibition space, the project tries to avoid construction waste during temporary exhibition program. Highly recyclable corrugated cardboards are assembled with mortise and tenon structures to form walls and stands for the exhibition. Environmentally speaking, it satisfies the requirements of "reduce, reuse and recycle", and the construction of the exhibition space itself has become one part of the exhibits.