Gift From Modern Art

Asia University

This Asia Modern Gift Collection combines the concise essence of Japanese architecture by Ando Tadao and the visual design of Professor Apex Lin, Asia University. The triangle structure and fair-faced concrete material products connect visitors and Asia Modern, leaving people with an aesthetic experience of creativity.

Design Detail

iF Design Award
Packaging | Communication

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Ando Tadao’s architecture evokes a sense of calm and serenity.
After entering the art museum and seeing the relaxing space on the first floor and the famous artworks upstairs, I realized that this is a space where, as long as one enters with a sincere heart, it naturally makes you want to sit down, quiet your mind, and read a book.
This inspired the concept behind the product “Book Incense,” which serves as a companion for immersing oneself in reading—symbolizing the spiritual experience of reading.

Xiang Zhu

Inspired by the serene and contemplative architecture of Tadao Ando’s art museum, this incense holder set was designed to echo the tranquil experience found at Asia University Museum of Modern Art. Upon entering the museum, the minimalistic spatial arrangement invites visitors to slow down and reflect. Drawing from this atmosphere, the design fuses traditional Eastern incense culture with modern geometric simplicity. The act of lighting and placing the incense becomes a ritual of calm, allowing one’s thoughts to settle in the gentle swirl of fragrance.

Handmade Concrete Pot

Inspired by the geometric clarity and meditative calm of Tadao Ando’s architecture, this DIY concrete planter kit draws directly from the aesthetic language of the iconic Tadao Ando Museum at Asia University. The design features an origami-style mold that unfolds flat, allowing users to pour and shape their own concrete vessels. Once set, the form transforms into a minimalist planter—ideal for succulents or small plants. This kit is more than just a craft; it’s a quiet process of creation, inviting users to engage with structure, material, and the spirit of thoughtful design.