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Arch Design Award
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Gabled Horizon
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Gabled Horizon
Residential Architecture
Taichung City, Taiwan
AD design

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FAN CHUNG HAO
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Situated on a sloping site, the core design philosophy transforms the building's inherent "inclination" into a narrative focal point of the interior. Through a mountain-inspired vocabulary, multi-layered elevations, and transparent lighting layouts, the space retains the primitive embrace and warmth of a "home" within a modern minimalist framework.
We constructed a unique "wooden slanted fold" and a "gabled vocabulary" above the living area. This design not only eliminates the oppressive feel of the structural beams but also reintroduces the iconic "roof symbol" of a traditional home into the interior. Through the warm texture of wood veneer, the cold architectural shell is transformed into a living vessel imbued with emotional temperature.
In response to the original height variations caused by the site's slope, the elevation changes are integrated as a part of functional aesthetics. At key transitional staircases, heavy materials with a "sleeper wood" visual effect are employed. Beyond fulfilling functional needs, this creates a visual tension akin to walking through nature, connecting the interior rhythm with the land's topography.
The use of large-scale glass balustrades and transparent stair designs allows natural light to flow freely across different floors and functional zones. As time progresses, light and shadow create a rhythmic dance between the glass and steps, resulting in a "Staircase of Light" effect that blurs the boundary between interior and exterior, enhancing the space's transparency and vitality.
Solid wood dining tables, expansive stone-textured walls, and minimalist lighting achieve a harmonious symbiosis under a modern design language. We emphasize that space should not be a mere stacking of visual objects








