The
location for our project scheme spreads over a topographical edge of the site,
which is at the highest point of the site, at the intersection between the flat
area and the strong slope. The architectural landscape is created in the spirit
of water following
down
a sloped terrain. The project is formed by a series of walls projecting into
nature. They alternate between large living spaces with roofs for residences
and uncovered elongated spaces for the passages, which form an extension of
nature. The ‘in-between ‘passages are the breathing spaces leading to nature, which
could conceivably end with a sculpture or other feature, with the pine trees as
a backdrop. Both of the entrance façade and the nature façade of each residence
are mainly transparent, creating from within the residence an inviting approach
towards nature (almost 30~40% of the transparency of each residence).
The
sides are stonewalls perforated with a sprinkling of small openings that will
glow at night when the lights are on, giving a fairytale aspect to the
residence cluster at night. Two major walls within each residence hold all the
functions and provide major vertical surfaces which keep the space warm and
allow possibilities for shelving, paintings and other features. The shape of
the undulating tiled roofs cape brings to mind the silhouette of a chain of
mountains, and echoes the distant mountain vista. Although the residences are
independent and separate, the roof-scape provides an element of continuity in
the landscape of the project.