2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

The Urban Oasis

Entrant Company

Evermore International Design Co., Ltd.

Category

Architectural Design - Commercial Building

Client's Name

Hsin Yeh Architecture CO., LTD.

Country / Region

Taiwan

In recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of environmental protection, leading to green design becoming a crucial aspect of architectural and spatial design. This specific project focuses on the concept of "returning to nature" as the primary design concentration, aiming to create a space that seamlessly connects with nature. As a result, the "urban oasis" design was created, offering functionalities such as rest, negotiation, meeting, and gathering. The project's style is a blend of modernism and low building coverage combined with high-density green design, providing city dwellers with a simple, natural resting place while also serving as a friendly venue for community activities.



The building’s exterior is made up of several white, irregular volumes, and the interior space follows the same irregular design approach to create a unique spatial pattern. The design draws inspiration from the concept of multicultural communities coexisting harmoniously and utilizes a non-traditional cutting method to define the layout. This method connects different sizes of functional areas to create spatial cohesion. Unlike traditional straight-line designs, the floor plan is free from standardization and the space is connected by a dazzling dynamic line. This creates a unique and unconventional spatial pattern, allowing visitors to feel as though they are strolling through a forest. The design offers a flexible, diversified, and interesting spatial experience.



The design of the building takes environmental concerns into consideration and aims to promote harmony with nature. It seeks to inspire people to be more aware of the environment by creating a connection between space and nature. To achieve this goal, the building has been set back from its surroundings and green belts have been created to provide ample open space and increase the overall green coverage. Additionally, permeable cement pavement has been used to prevent water accumulation on the road surface, which could cause pedestrians to slip and injure themselves. The double-shell, deep window design allows a significant amount of natural light to enter the interior while minimizing direct sunlight. This ensures that the interior space is comfortable and energy-efficient.

Credits

WU HSIN-HUNG
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