Project Overview

This housing project blends modern and classical styles, focusing on New York's urban 'yuppie' lifestyle. The aim is to balance rigidity and flexibility and create a space reflecting the unique human characteristics of the era and region. The team has found a way to innovate within established norms, resulting in a new and distinctive residential building in Midtown that caters to an elite clientele. The building's design is both elegant and modern.

Organisation

Grand Vista Real Estate Group

Team

Sustainable Design Haus
Szu-Hsin Cheng

Project Brief

At the heart of architecture is the importance of "people".

To create a comfortable and functional home, a solid foundation must be established through the construction of a secure "house" and the presence of "people". The project is designed on a spacious 403-hectare site with an emphasis on green coverage and low-density development.

The location is conveniently near a renowned international school. One important aim was to attract young people and three-generation families to settle in the development. The team has taken into account the needs of long-term family living and has designed various family types for interior space planning, ensuring a comfortable and functional residential space for all residents.

Project Innovation/Need

The design team incorporated a sporting theme from the nearby baseball stadium in their plan for the building's exterior. They used a "rhythmic" design to seamlessly blend the artwork and street furniture. Additionally, they included a plaza at the intersection of two major roads, creating a friendly space for neighbours to gather and enjoy the view. The team also focused on the layout and flow inside the building, connecting the lobby to the outdoor landscape garden.

Design Challenge

This design has created a beautiful view of the flora, stone walls, and artwork. Public facilities include a bar, chess room, reading room, multi-functional classroom, and outdoor play area. The playground and outdoor gathering platform extend the parent-and-child classroom, providing both function and socialization. The team also included a quiet path, outdoor activity space, water landscape, and sunken sitting area on the roof garden. Each house has a balcony with plants, adding depth and interest to the building as a whole.

Sustainability

The architectural team has designed a concrete forest for residents to enjoy nature, taking advantage of the excellent transportation, good living conditions, and highest green coverage rate in Taiwan.

Each area has external windows that let in plenty of natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction. The building also features 41 beautiful balconies and sky gardens, promoting vertical greening to enhance the urban streetscape and reduce the urban heat island effect. This design fosters a close connection between urban life and nature, providing residents with a green and comfortable living environment.