About Program X-site

Based on the outdoor plaza of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM), Program X-site (2014 –) launches an annual open call for experimental temporary installation projects. From multiple perspectives, such as architectural construction, contemporary art, environmental research, and public participation, the event encourages interdisciplinary and publicly engaged projects that emphasize innovative experimentation. Meanwhile, it inspires the public to imagine and explore the issues related to public space, urban environment, and human development. Over the years, Program X-site has supported various pioneering projects proposed by cutting-edge teams in architecture and art, establishing itself as an important incubator of openness and experimentation for young and mid-career generations in Taiwan.

The Pore Landscape Project, conceived by the interdisciplinary team Studio Superficial, was selected as the 12th laureate in 2025.

About The Pore Landscape Project 

Taipei is the city most severely affected by the urban heat island effect in Taiwan, and rising temperatures have gradually reshaped the way people interact with public plazas. Simulating the heat dissipation mechanism of pores, Studio Superficial has conceived an installation consisting of hundreds of “porous” devices made from recycled aluminum, symbolically occupying the TFAM outdoor plaza. Embedded into the public space like a breathing carpet with pores, the installation has initiated a landscape experiment exploring the relationship between people and their surroundings. Constructed from tangible objects and intangible mist, the installation integrates the concept of microclimate landscape design to regulate light and shadow, wind direction, humidity, and temperature. It attempts to alleviate the stationary heat on-site while awakening the public’s bodily perception, ultimately redefining the interaction between the plaza and its visitors.

Visiting reminder

1. The work is paved with an expanded metal meshes (aperture 10 x 6cm), which is slightly unstable when stepped on. People with poor balance should proceed with caution.
For safety reasons, the following visitors/devices are not recommended:

- with high heels;
- with canes, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids;
- with baby strollers or similar devices (recommended to park outside the exhibition area);
- Pets or animals

2. Please note in the exhibition area:

- No running or pushing
- No eating or drinking
- Do not touch the device and avoid standing near the mist device outlet for a long time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult to ensure safety and proper viewing conduct.
- Be mindful of small personal belongings that may fall. Seek assistance from staff for any fallen item instead of retrieving it yourself to avoid injury.
- Commercial photography (e.g., wedding shoots, product catalogs, photography workshops, etc.) or any filming that may affect safety or the quality of the visit is not permitted.

3. In cases of severe weather conditions, such as heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and typhoons, the work will be temporarily closed for safety reasons.

4. According to the preliminary arrangements for the public events, certain areas of the exhibition will be closed for 60 minutes before and after each session, as announced on-site that day.

5. The organization, postponement, or cancellation of the public events will be determined based on weather conditions. For more information, please visit the official TFAM website.