The Never Hut

The Never Hut is a small-scale installation for the 2024 "Art at Qiaoshan – Nanhai Land Art Festival" in Foshan, Guangdong. Located in Yanqiao Village, a 600-year-old settlement known for its preserved Qing Dynasty architecture and lush river landscapes, the structure sits on the former playground of an abandoned village school.

The installation is a lightweight, movable cabin positioned within a wooded area beside a stream. Circular in plan, the structure features a broad overhanging eave that creates a low, shaded perimeter space for rest and gathering. The form resembles a small flying saucer, topped by three flexible, netted “antennae” constructed from repurposed local fishing materials. These sway gently with the wind, introducing a dynamic and playful element to the environment.

Designed for passive comfort, the open-ring structure allows cross-ventilation and natural shading while encouraging informal interaction with the landscape. The use of vivid colors under the eaves contrasts with the muted grey exterior, offering a warm and inviting spatial experience. Blending architectural precision with local material logic, the project reactivates a forgotten site as a public pavilion that reflects memory, place, and community use.