Martin Goya Business, established by artist Cheng Ran, invited PIG DESIGN led by Li Wenqiang to co-create an art space — Martin Goya.Pig. This is a radical independent art space dedicated to supporting local young artists' diversified independent practices, while also encouraging spontaneous public activities from the perspectives of the city and the public.
Client: Martin Goya
Designer: PIG DESIGN
Photographer: Qi Shuoqian
"I'm a 'stray bird', carrying dry branches, stones, old truck tarpaulins and metal to construct a spiritual home. This 'bird nest' has nothing to do with the logic of architect or aesthetics of artist, but is just a product of animal instinct."
— Li Wenqiang
Power of rusticity
The project is located in Xiangshan Art Commune, Xihu District, Hangzhou, featuring a split-level architectural form that conforms to the sloped landform. Based on innov