Taiwan

The owner of this case is a young couple. During our communication and discussions, the couple did thorough research, collecting various inspirational photos they liked, including styles such as Nordic, Japanese, Zen, and American country. Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Sorting through the elements in the photos, a common theme emerges, which is the abundant use of wooden textures. Consequently, we adopted a concise modern vocabulary as the design approach, subtly integrating various styles to create a unique wooden residence tailored specifically to the cou... More

The owner of this case is a couple with two young children. The male host loves the industrial style and the hostess wants the home to be clean and warm. HuahappeNi To compromise the needs, we let the floor and beam of the living and dining area to be exposed, and coating with concrete texture.  The wall and cabinets, used the white tone to match with the industrial elements. HuahappeNi The TV wall simply painted in white.  Light blue floating TV cabinet with shelves and rust tiles at the bottom, mixing the style preferences of the host and hostess harmoniously. HuahappeNi Study room behind the sofa, used semi-transparent design with glass and steel. In addition to amplifying the spacious feeling of public sp... More

The owners of this home are two girls. They had been living together, renting house for a long time.  Now, they think it’s time to have a space, which they can totally take control and make it the way they want. HuahappeNi The entire space uses oval and curve as the main design language, embellishing with multi-layered green color, making here like a calming forest.  HuahappeNi The kitchen and dining area, using fixed bar table to replace typical dining table. When night comes, the lambency of the wall lamp illuminating on the jade-like tiles and the marble table surface, as if was a subtle bistro in an alley. HuahappeNi “Family is not only about blood. It’s time, love, caring and sharing.&rdq... More

Tainan National University of the Arts (TNNUA) is an institution for art education, bringing together about 500 instructors and students in a secluded campus far from the city. In this environment, material desires are kept to a minimum; life for these scholars is dedicated to research and creative work. The Art History building is a sequestered, stable space for teaching and learning, serving about 150 instructors and students. This is a space where scholars of history can hone their capabilities and engage in dialogue. Therefore, our design concept for the building is “a retreat for self-improvement.”This retreat is an austere space. Even light from the outside world only barely peeks in, and little is seen of the beauty of the surroundin... More

In the rapidly growing 7th district of Taichung (Taiwan), Treasure Garden provides lavish living spaces and generous common areas in an elegant Italian fashion, paying homage to the masterful geometrics of Giò Ponti. The architecture and interior design for the latest residential building by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel create a unified design framework with elongated lattice patterns and a contrasting yet delicate color palette with metallic elements. The design concept for the development inserts a clear, unique and figurative residential element at a prime location of the city. Studio Millspace Studio Millspace “It is the attention to the quality of the interiors that sets the project apart. For us, it is hard t... More

A Sanctuary Project for Yu Yang Automobile: Seeking Co-existence with the Environmental Context Look up and see a canvas of orange steel plates, and the pa5ern of white truss dancing across it. This is in response to the rhythm of the land that the building stands upon. The Changbin Industrial Zone stands on land reclaimed from the Taiwan Strait in central Taiwan. The Yu Yang Automobile Industry Building project is built to withstand the challenges of this environment. Strong Sea Winds The environmental context of this project brings strong winds from the sea year-round, created by the local terrain with liJle seasonal variaKon. MiKgaKng and controlling the wind, which also brings... More

Wall House: A Tectonic Response to the Land Based On Daily LifeAs an architectural method, tectonics is an approach to measuring the land and responding to it. Ultimately, tectonics presents a way of architectural thinking oriented toward the surrounding environment.Tectonics was the starting point for us to craft a response to the land, to define the needs of the users, to anchor the form of the building, and to determine the materials. We constructed this response to the island landscape that the building is situated onUrban Context  Taiwan is limited in land area, hemmed in by mountains and seas. The city of Toufen in Miaoli County is near a fishing harbor, swept by salty sea winds. The climate is damp with cold winters. The si... More

New Taipei Museum of Art JADE with Erick Limanhadi Since 1970s, Yingge Ceramics became part of Taipei and make a different history in Taipiei's heart. The main theme of this area is telling about YINGGE CERAMICS ARTS, including ceramics workshop, Ceramic Art Plaza, and Yingge Ceramic Museum on South West which have important historical point. The strong relationship of each object makes continuous story dan background of the New Taipei City. Starting from ceramic art workshop area it tells us about : the fist place & first step to start making a ceramic art. In this place, people can learn many things about ceramic, material, sense of art and also how to make it. After people learn about ceramic art, they want to make a new ceram... More