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2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Geometric Whispers in Sequence

Entrant Company

Yu Wei Gu Architect Associate

Category

Architectural Design - Residential

Client's Name

Craft Construction

Country / Region

Taiwan

This project presents a contemporary residential building design concept that beautifully revolves around geometric elements. Its ambition is to forge a dynamic and visually captivating architectural form, achieved through the innovative use of angled metal panels and sleek vertical lines. Additionally, the design skillfully plays with layers of light and shadow, creating a multifaceted visual experience. Moreover, the incorporation of cantilevered balconies adds dramatic flair, while the elevated green space platform on the ground floor enhances interaction with the urban landscape. By employing contrasting colors and a variety of materials, this design not only elevates the building's visual identity but also seamlessly integrates it into the public realm, encouraging meaningful engagement between the inhabitants and their environment. In summary, this remarkable structure is poised to become a landmark, skillfully merging artistic expression with functional design, thereby embodying a harmonious relationship between aesthetics and practicality. 

To foster a living environment where people, architecture, and nature beautifully coexist, the first floor of the building showcases an elevated design that seamlessly integrates open green spaces. As a result, this thoughtful layout invites natural breezes to circulate freely throughout the area, enhancing the overall ambiance. Furthermore, it provides both residents and neighbors with a transparent and ecologically vibrant space that encourages meaningful interaction and connection. Ultimately, this design not only promotes community engagement but also emphasizes the importance of sustainability in urban living.

The architect has skillfully crafted the building's exterior, employing an alternating pattern of vertical white baked enamel perforated panels alongside dark blue artistic paint panels. This thoughtful arrangement creates a captivating three-dimensional effect, beautifully complemented by the striking balconies and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Furthermore, this design not only enhances the building's visual allure but also significantly improves the privacy of the residential units. In doing so, it successfully strikes a harmonious balance between architectural functionality and artistic expression, inviting residents and visitors alike to appreciate the interplay of form and beauty.

Credits

Yu Wei Gu Architect Associate
Gu Yu-Wei
Yu Wei Gu Architect Associate
Yao Yu-Lin
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