A floating thermal pool that brings people back to the river in winter.
Along the river in Dongqiao, temperature shapes everyday life. A Warm Spot imagines a floating installation that combines a pool, heated surfaces, and a glowing balloon. It turns a cold waterfront into a place for swimming, gathering, and lingering.
The proposal draws from ordinary objects: lanterns, hot-water bottles, heaters, and basins. A cascading thermal system directs heat to the pool, railings, and surfaces. Insulation and heat-exchange strategies are proposed to limit unwanted heat transfer into the river.
A conceptual installation developed in 2021 with guidance from Xiangyu Zhang. The project explores how a shared sensory experience can activate public space.