2. Zhishan-Yan Hill
Zhishan-Yan Hill
North South
Adjacent buildings
Adjacent buildings
The frontal street
Building height regulation
Site
Site
ViewView
Light
Park
Park
Shuanxi River
Shuanxi River
View of Zhishan-Yan Hill
Site Condition
Design Concept
Site Analysis &
Volume Strategy
Zhishan-Yan Hill
Shuanxi River
The site is located between Shungxi River and Zhishan-yan
Hill, adjacent to Shungxi River Park. It is a rare site in Taipei
where surrounded by abundant vegetation. Therefore, the
main design intension is to embrace the environment.
By having building setbacks on each floor creates spaces
for skylight. In this case, the upper the level the brighter the
space is. In this 5 story building, the gradient lighted spaces
of each floor matches with program and view requirements.
The larger space in the bottom is for social program like living
room and kitchen. The more intimate size of spaces in upper
level has better view and also the longest occupancy rooms.
Site location
3. Concept of
Enclosure & Openness
Enclosure Avoid unpleasant front street view and adjacent buildings
Openness Embrace south side river view
View at front street
EntranceGround Floor
Only use see-through fence
on the south side to embrace
the park beyond, yet keep
privacy from the entry street.
2nd Floor
The glass wall on the south
side as in contrast to the
other three sides of walls
creates a directional space
and visual connection with
adjacent river park.
3rd Floor
Shuanxi river view begins
from this level, and remains a
directional space.
4th Floor
As 4th floor is higher than
buildings in front, the hill view
begins at this level. Therefore,
more windows open toward
the hill view.
5th Floor
Maximum glass walls and
windows to make the most of
hill view and river view.
Site context
Height of adjacent buildings
Site location
4. 2nd Floor Plan
3rd Floor Plan
4th Floor Plan
5th Floor Plan
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Roof Floor Plan
Parking
Entrance hall
Dressing room
Balcony
Laundry
Cistern
Pool
Garden
Gallery
Kitchen
Living room
Dining room
Open kitchen
Balcony
Storage
Master bedroom
Dressing room
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Entertainment
room
Flexible space
Patio
Roof garden
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Ground Floor Plan
AA Section
Study model
A A1
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B C D
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B C D
5. South elevation
North elevation
Elevation Concept
A structural system with bearing walls and flat slabs
providing support for all or major portions of the vertical
loads.
D = 1100mm D = 1100mm
The facade module is based on the bearing wall width
which is 1100mm. The window locations are based on
the room programs. The unique rhythm is generated by
the building structure and interior uses.
6. In general, there are fewer openings on the north façade except 4th and 5th floor where you get to see the hill view.
The unique rhythm is generated by a modular system and the interior program which is from the structure.
Mostly glass façade create visual connection with Shuanxi River and river park.
South elevation North elevation
7. BB Section CC Section DD Section
Outdoor Balcony
Natural stone mosaics
Bathroom & Kitchen
Limestone
Interior floor
Oak oil-treated
View from 2F stair View from 2F living room
