MVRDV: the vertical village exhibition in taipei

'the vertical village' by MVRDV + the why factory
chung shan creative hub, taipei, taiwan
october 8th 2011 until january 8th 2012



investigating evolution display
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dutch practice MVRDV in collaboration with global think tank, the why factory and JUT foundation for arts and
architecture has produced 'the vertical village', an exhibition which explores and analyzes the rapid urban transformation
occurring in east asia. the qualities of villages within cities are assessed throughout the galleries while presenting the
possibility of denser living. a myriad of models placed within a structured grid arrangement demonstrate the flexibility
of the proposed block-like structures. positioned within taipei's chung shan creative hub, a six meter tall installation of
a hypothetical configuration has been constructed in addition to gallery spaces with the opportunity for visitors to build
their own house using parametric software.



6 meter tall installation of a vertical village
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giant towers have pervaded central districts, emerging as the best solution to exponential population growth. the negative
effects of these behemoths is the eradication of small scale, traditional houses, although benefits have included an affordable
alternative and an increase in socially connected communities. the featured alternative is a hybrid creation featuring unique
individual residences within a framework to support a vertical matrix of homes.



the death and life of the urban village gallery
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five villages
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exhibit depicting a dream
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detail
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google search corridor
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introverted circular display showing the properties of communities
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interior of circular display
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'a day in the life' projection gallery
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housemaker gallery
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event logo
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