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Forest Park Residential
Forest Park Residential
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Other Projects by SCFC / UAD (Urban Architecture Division)
Forest Park Residential
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
500,000 sqft - 1,000,000 sqft
BUDGET
$10M - 50M
Design Inquiry Before the Project
“What should a residential complex facing the largest metropolitan park in the country look like?”
External Focus: The residential community should avoid the current trend of treating "luxury housing" as a closed-off urban enclave, detached from the surrounding environment.
Internal Focus: The design of the community should foster a strong sense of community identity, pride, and belonging for its residents.
Design Principles and Objectives
Provide open spaces for public use and leisure activities.
Incorporate street-level retail spaces to offer services, fostering a vibrant streetscape.
Design private courtyards that evoke a natural, playful landscape, integrating the environment with daily life.
Each unit should feature a large balcony with views of the park, creating a breathable architectural form.
In response to the hot climate of Kaohsiung, the design should prioritize ample shading and an environment that fosters closeness to nature.
Site Analysis
The site is located in the new urban district of Kaohsiung, directly across from the Kaohsiung Metropolitan Park, along its central axis. The surrounding area is an urban redevelopment zone, and to the east, there is a long greenbelt offering potential landscape and scenic views.
The nearby MRT station is located to the east of the site, and as surrounding communities develop, the station will become a central hub for daily life. If accompanied by a mix of commercial services, it could foster the development of a unique recreational street environment.
Configuration Strategy
The site is an L-shaped plot, which accommodates three buildings of varying sizes, creating a diverse range of residential unit types. At the street corner, a large tree-lined plaza is provided, and on the east side, a small friendly green space is created. The western and southern sides feature a 6+4 meter covered walkway, while the northern side is reserved for a private internal courtyard. The two ends of the courtyard are connected by stairs and a ramp, integrating a first-floor backyard with second-floor indoor and outdoor spaces. This design aims to enhance resident interaction and create a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Design Keywords
Tree Plaza
A street corner plaza exceeding 500 square meters, offering a buffer space for residents before entering the Metropolitan Park. It serves as a key social and recreational gathering spot and as a transitional space between the residential complex and the busy street corner.
Shaded Eaves Walkway
The main roads along the west and south sides are recessed to allow for a 4-meter-wide covered walkway, integrated with retail spaces. This provides areas for rest, dining, and daily services, creating an open interface between the residential units and the surrounding community.
Homecoming Imagery
The perforated metal grid roof structure symbolizes a welcoming gesture for residents coming home. Upon entering, they will pass through dense green island landscapes floating over a reflecting pool, leaving the urban noise behind—a soothing, almost cleansing experience.
Green Slope Courtyard
The internal courtyard employs a naturalistic design approach to create an organic landscape, with gently sloping green lawns inviting residents to ascend to a spacious second-level activity platform, which also serves as a focal point for the garden.
Looped Pathways
The intentionally designed turning pathways form a looped circulation system, connecting the public spaces on both the first and second floors. This layout provides residents with the opportunity to experience the changes in weather and time of day.
Interlocking Scenic Terraces
In line with Kaohsiung's unique scenic balcony policies, the lush, green terraces act as an important mediator between the residential units and the park. The asymmetric floor plan allows each unit to have unobstructed park views, while also giving residents the opportunity to define the architectural expression of their home’s facade.
“What should a residential complex facing the largest metropolitan park in the country look like?”
External Focus: The residential community should avoid the current trend of treating "luxury housing" as a closed-off urban enclave, detached from the surrounding environment.
Internal Focus: The design of the community should foster a strong sense of community identity, pride, and belonging for its residents.
Design Principles and Objectives
Provide open spaces for public use and leisure activities.
Incorporate street-level retail spaces to offer services, fostering a vibrant streetscape.
Design private courtyards that evoke a natural, playful landscape, integrating the environment with daily life.
Each unit should feature a large balcony with views of the park, creating a breathable architectural form.
In response to the hot climate of Kaohsiung, the design should prioritize ample shading and an environment that fosters closeness to nature.
Site Analysis
The site is located in the new urban district of Kaohsiung, directly across from the Kaohsiung Metropolitan Park, along its central axis. The surrounding area is an urban redevelopment zone, and to the east, there is a long greenbelt offering potential landscape and scenic views.
The nearby MRT station is located to the east of the site, and as surrounding communities develop, the station will become a central hub for daily life. If accompanied by a mix of commercial services, it could foster the development of a unique recreational street environment.
Configuration Strategy
The site is an L-shaped plot, which accommodates three buildings of varying sizes, creating a diverse range of residential unit types. At the street corner, a large tree-lined plaza is provided, and on the east side, a small friendly green space is created. The western and southern sides feature a 6+4 meter covered walkway, while the northern side is reserved for a private internal courtyard. The two ends of the courtyard are connected by stairs and a ramp, integrating a first-floor backyard with second-floor indoor and outdoor spaces. This design aims to enhance resident interaction and create a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Design Keywords
Tree Plaza
A street corner plaza exceeding 500 square meters, offering a buffer space for residents before entering the Metropolitan Park. It serves as a key social and recreational gathering spot and as a transitional space between the residential complex and the busy street corner.
Shaded Eaves Walkway
The main roads along the west and south sides are recessed to allow for a 4-meter-wide covered walkway, integrated with retail spaces. This provides areas for rest, dining, and daily services, creating an open interface between the residential units and the surrounding community.
Homecoming Imagery
The perforated metal grid roof structure symbolizes a welcoming gesture for residents coming home. Upon entering, they will pass through dense green island landscapes floating over a reflecting pool, leaving the urban noise behind—a soothing, almost cleansing experience.
Green Slope Courtyard
The internal courtyard employs a naturalistic design approach to create an organic landscape, with gently sloping green lawns inviting residents to ascend to a spacious second-level activity platform, which also serves as a focal point for the garden.
Looped Pathways
The intentionally designed turning pathways form a looped circulation system, connecting the public spaces on both the first and second floors. This layout provides residents with the opportunity to experience the changes in weather and time of day.
Interlocking Scenic Terraces
In line with Kaohsiung's unique scenic balcony policies, the lush, green terraces act as an important mediator between the residential units and the park. The asymmetric floor plan allows each unit to have unobstructed park views, while also giving residents the opportunity to define the architectural expression of their home’s facade.
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