# "Shadow of the Mountains"—Inspired by the famous zigzag tracks of the Alishan Forest Railway, the design incorporates the natural flexibility of bamboo, which weaves across the car body. The design at both ends transitions from enclosed to open, telling the story of the original […]
# was inspired by the Alishan Forest Railway, specifically the bridges and tunnels that wind through the mountains. The structure is stabilized using a “two-to-one” bamboo interlocking technique, with triangular, interlaced layers creating […]
# Bamboo Shoots: The structure is formed by arranging the trains in a pattern inspired by the triangular siding at Zhuzhi Station. Combined with the Alishan Railway and the flatcars’ original function of transporting timber, this creates a clean and intriguing design. In addition to […]
# Fireworks CONCEPT As the train billows thick smoke, crosses the iron bridge, and emerges from the end of the curve. Just as everyone had hoped, the timber on which they depend for their livelihood is about to arrive at an elevation of 2 […]
# Forest of Fluctuation CONCEPT: The origin of the place name “Zhuzhi” stems from the fact that the area consists entirely of sloping terrain and was once covered with bamboo forests. After the bamboo was cut down and the land cleared, the stumps remained scattered throughout the area, hence the name “Zhuzhi” […]
The # train, heading toward CONCEPT and carrying out its important mission of mountain climbing, chugged forward at the switchback curve, while workers hurried to switch the tracks, looking back at the path it had just traveled […]
The # Bamboo Splitter CONCEPT is a circular tool equipped with 4, 6, 8, or 12 steel blades. Align the tool with the bamboo and apply downward pressure; the bamboo […]
#TRNO1 CONCEPT Before development began, Takezaki was surrounded by bamboo groves, and people would make their way through the bamboo to reach their various destinations. When the wind blew, the bamboo leaves […]
#MRShortcut CONCEPT takes the mountain ridge as its basic form and divides the conceptual “mountain” into two parts, creating the space between the mountains […]
# Constructs "Floating Clouds" CONCEPT: Tourists traveling by train can immerse themselves in the warmth of bamboo craftsmanship and feel the connection between Zhuzhi and Alishan. Through the diagonal cuts in the bamboo, the design […]