MVRDV has completed ?tainan spring?, a recreational lagoon and park setting within the preserved ruin of a mall in taiwan. located in central tainan, a city on the country?s southwest coast, the project involved the transformation of a former shopping mall into an urban lagoon surrounded by plants. over time it is hoped that this vegetation will develop into a lush jungle, reconnecting the city with nature and its waterfront.

 
 
the previously existing mall has been removed and recycled, with its underground parking level transformed into a sunken public plaza. the water in the pool rises and falls in response to the region?s rainy and dry seasons, and in hot weather mist sprayers provide welcome relief for visitors. the plaza also contains a range of gathering spaces as well as a stage for performances. meanwhile, the deconstruction of the building?s concrete frame has left a number of ?follies? that can be converted to shops, kiosks, and other amenities.
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