Island Project
Installation, 2023
Zhoushan, China
Design: ZHANG Jie, YANG Chen
Outstanding Proposal of the Zhoushan Hallo Island Installation Competition
The first installation, Island Soundwaves, is a sound piece set in a seaside valley.
It features a series of wind-powered "instruments," creating an outdoor musical space. Linear benches along the slope can host various musical events, or visitors can simply sit and listen to the natural sounds. The materials used in the installation reflect the island’s natural elements—such as sunlight, stone, and ocean waves—creating a "montage of island memories."
The second installation, Shallow Waters, is a protective structure located on the beach.
The coastline is one of the most direct places where humans interact with nature—whether swimming, eating seafood, watching sunsets, or simply engaging with the water. However, the sea also reveals its dangers when people venture into deep waters or overlook the changing tides.
To address this, we’ve placed a linear installation between the sea and the beach, marking the boundary of the shallow waters. Made of elastic rods and fishing net fibers, the structure emphasizes the relationship between humans and nature. It invites people to embrace the sea while serving as a reminder to respect the power and dangers of the natural world.
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Founded in 2019, ReBuild Lab focus on urban spaces and everyday constructions.
Outstanding Proposal (2023, China)Zhoushan Hello Islands Installation Competition
Honorable Mention (2023, Italy)
Reuse Italy Competition
Honorable Mention (2022, Estonia)
Tallinn Architecture Biennale-Vision Competition
Shortlist Nomination (2021, USA)
Ann Arbor Art Center-Alley Project
First Place (2020, UK)
Bubble Future Competition
Second Place (2019, India)
Archasm Competition
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ZHANG Jie / 张婕is a spatial designer and artist based in Shanghai. She trained as an architect at Huaqiao University and the University of Hong Kong from 2013 to 2020. Since relocating to Shanghai in 2020, she has focused on small-scale installations and spatial design, while continuously providing commercial interior design services for retail companies and government projects.
YANG Chen / 杨晨 is an architectural designer and illustrator based in Florence. He studied architecture at Huaqiao University (2013-2018) and Politecnico di Torino (2019-2021), and has worked at WNA Architects in Torino and ACE Srl. in Florence.
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