“In Bamboo” Is Shaped Like Infinity Symbol

A bamboo and tile structure in the shape of an infinity symbol has been created in the rural town of Daoming in Sichuan Province, China. Archi-Union Architects combined traditional Chinese construction techniques with prefabrication technology to create “In Bamboo,” a pavilion that serves as a multi-functional community cultural center celebrating the town’s renowned bamboo-weaving craftsmanship. The roof is finished with traditional ceramic tiles.

“On the roof of our building, the tile is like a pixel, computed to describe the subtle geometric complexity of this continuous roof,” principal architect Philip F. Yuan said. The building’s façade is of bamboo. The design team worked with a local artisan who modeled over 20 variations of different weaving patterns using thin strips of material.