The Wall Street Introduction
A Philosophical Work of Art – Chiayi Park embodies a unique and elegant style by appropriately showcasing common elements of Min Nan architecture. The construction of the "Path of Walls" features a design based on the Heavenly Stems Platform and Earthly Branches Platform, symbolizing respect for the movement of celestial bodies. It employs principles of unit repetition and staggered arrangement to reveal the spatial quality of "seeking change within sameness." The entrance passage, "Round Heaven and Square Earth," along with hexagonal passages in a bagua (I Ching) shape and circular arches, all resonate with the profound cosmology and life philosophy that the Han people have cultivated over thousands of years. The surrounding wall uses a low, short "cloud wall" design that is easy to traverse. This "cloud wall" serves multiple functions: it can be sat upon, lounged on, walked along, or played with, transforming its role from a mere barrier to a dynamic, flowing dragon, brimming with life and distinctive character.
