The Way of the Walls Introduction
The philosophical and artistic creation – Chiayi Park aims to establish a unique and beautiful style by appropriately showcasing elements commonly found in Minnan architecture. It features the "Path of Walls," which is shaped by the Tian Gan Altar and Di Zhi Altar as starting and ending platforms, symbolizing respect for the movement of heavenly bodies. The design employs the principle of repeated units arranged in a staggered configuration to reflect the spatial quality of "seeking change within sameness." The entrance corridor, known as "Heavenly Round and Earthly Square," along with the octagonal hexagonal paths and circular arches, all align with the profound cosmic views and life philosophies of Han people developed over thousands of years. The surrounding wall is designed as a low and short "Cloud Wall," which is easy to traverse. The "Cloud Wall" design allows for sitting, lying down, walking, and playing, transforming its role from a mere "enclosure" to a lively, undulating dragon, vibrant and distinctive.
