Circle Origin Source
Circle Origin Source is a public artwork located in the Rinari tribal area in Taiwan. The work covers about 16 square meters and includes plaza floor art, a decorated railing beside the parking lot and two columns at the entrance of the visitor center. Layered concentric circles carry totem patterns based on Paiwan culture. Stone, copper, stainless steel, brass and brick are combined so that the work lasts. The design honors the three tribes that rebuilt their homes after the 2009 storm and gives the community a shared place for gathering and ceremonies.
Circle Origin Source Public Art by Maolin National Scenic Area has been identified as an outstanding example of architectural design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Circle Origin Source Public Art was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in Landscape Planning and Garden Design in 2022. The A' Landscape Planning and Garden Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design accolade that celebrates excellent design of landscape designs, public parks, residential gardens, urban plazas, campus designs, green roofs, waterfront developments, Eco-Parks, botanical gardens and more.
