Taiwanese architecture

A key principle of the circular economy is that materials are reused and virtually no waste is created. The design of Taisugar Circular Village by Bio Architecture Formosana in Tainan, Taiwan takes this principle into account by analyzing the building construction and deconstruction plans upfront to minimize waste. The use of a modularized design with modular building components further ensured build efficiency. Studio Millspace The Circular Village development comprises three ‘Circular Blocks’ being the ‘C-House’, ‘E House’ and a ‘C-Farm.’ The C-House functions as the living room of the village, the E-House as the kitchen, and the C-Farm as a garden where food is produced. Studio Mil... More

A 3-dimensional corrugated ceiling feature brings a unique rhythm into an industrially-styled retail space for a collaboration between professional hair product provider Kerastase and fashion salon Flux. Designed by CJ STUDIO-ShiChieh Lu, the angular, undulating nature of the ceiling contrasts against the calmer, more conventional walls beneath.   Kuomin Lee Co-branding was a key strategy for the retail concept located in Taipei. The letters X and K, key to both companies, were extracted into a morphological variation with the angular, intersecting nature of the letters inspiring the space’s unique geometry.  Kuomin Lee Within the high ceiling, the angular corrugated metal boards reference the pattern of the ribb... More