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Coral Swing Installation by XBTW OFFICE on Yantai Coast

architecture-design · 2026-09-04

Architecture firm XBTW OFFICE has completed 'Coral', a swing installation located at the northwest corner of West Park in Longfor Puti Coast, Yantai, China. The project, curated by Han Shuang, spans 36 square meters and was completed in 2026. Principal architects Boxia Wang and Teng Xing led the design, with Liaoning Lumei Yanyuan Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. serving as general contractor and Shanghai Leqiu Playground Equipment Co., Ltd. as structural engineer. Photographs were taken by Yumeng Zhu and DONG Image. The installation faces tidal flats and the sea, with the site's character shaped by daily tides, sea breezes, and sunsets. The project falls under the category of installations and structures, highlighting the integration of art with coastal landscape.

Key facts

  • Installation named 'Coral'
  • Located in West Park, Longfor Puti Coast, Yantai, China
  • Designed by XBTW OFFICE
  • Curated by Han Shuang
  • Area: 36 m²
  • Year: 2026
  • Principal architects: Boxia Wang, Teng Xing
  • General contractor: Liaoning Lumei Yanyuan Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Structural engineer: Shanghai Leqiu Playground Equipment Co., Ltd.
  • Photographers: Yumeng Zhu, DONG Image

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Artists

Institutions

  • XBTW OFFICE
  • Liaoning Lumei Yanyuan Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai Leqiu Playground Equipment Co., Ltd.

Locations

  • Yantai
  • China

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