時光拼織十二‧九 
​Time Weave 12.9

2007 雪山隧道 Hsuehshan Tunnel

穿越一條美麗的文化時空隧道。

​雪山隧道長達12.9公里，為東南亞第一長之公路隧道，為美化隧道內部幽黯灰暗無色彩的空間，同時提醒行車人自身在隧道內的「心理位置」，本團隊以柔性之藝術圖案，於隧道內相隔每一公里的壁面及兩側各設置一組圖案及一數字提供定位，構築成「時光拼織十二‧九」之設計主題。

穿洞、開鑿隧道的一石一土工程就像織布的一針一線般緊密謹慎，故使用原住民的服飾圖案十二面於往宜蘭的隧道石壁面，而使用漢人的服飾圖案十二面於往台北的隧道石壁面上，不僅象徵著不同族群的融合，煦麗的圖案色彩，如同迎賓的壁毯，行駛於此隧道內，有著備受歡迎的尊貴感受：對應於傳統圖飾的另一牆面，則設置象徵現代科技的大型電子數字燈箱之里程辨識系統，不僅富饒趣味性，也提示隧道工程的科技感，使行車人行駛於此隧道時，有如沉浸於文化、科技交融的饗宴中。

Going through a beautiful tunnel of culture, time, and space

The Hsuehshan Tunnel is 12.9 km in length, the longest highway tunnel in all of Southeast Asia. In order to beautify the dim, gray space within the tunnel and remind drivers of the “mental position” they are in while in the tunnel, with soft, artistic patterns, the team set up a pattern and number on either side of the tunnel at every one kilometer interval for positioning, composing the design theme, Time Weave 12.9.

Constructing a tunnel through excavation, chiseling through requires the same amount of caution and attention to detail as one applies while weaving fabric. Thus, 12 aboriginal clothing patterns are used on the tunnel surface bound towards Yilan and 12 Han Chinese clothing patterns are used on the tunnel surface bound towards Taipei. Not only does this symbolize the merging of different ethnic groups, the brilliant colors of these patterns are like exquisite tapestries greeting honored guests as they drive along this tunnel. On the other wall, contrasting traditional icons are large digital light boxes that identify the kilometer mark, representing modern technology. Not only does this add an element of interest, it also hints at the technological advancements utilized by the tunnel project, so that drivers immerse themselves in a medley of culture and technology as they pass through this tunnel.