resulting in the second place award for the port of kinmen passenger service center design competition, tom wiscombe architecture has proposed a facility composed of crystalline roof forms emerging from an elevated rectangular volume. the mixed-use complex functions primarily as a terminal for ferry and ship travel, while also hosting various commercial, administrative, and public program. the los angeles-based team’s design draws heavily from the local taiwanese culture and heritage, while seeking to represent a new era in communication, specifically in regards to the country’s relationship to mainland china. the structure is comprised of curving metal and glass surfaces, and features a green promenade meandering between the towering roof elements. the dynamic silhouette identifies the building from distant vantage points, with a geometry associated to swallowtail and saddleback roofs typical of kinmenese architecture. additionally, the scheme includes envelope patterning and coloration that is referential of the island’s vibrant built environment.