This two-storey building is a renewal project. The program of the first floor is set as the client?s studio and living space in the second floor. This client who treasures everything relating to this old house requested us to reserve the architectural symbols with the local memory and history in this old house. Hence, the design team repaired and re-created the architectural elements and components which are common to be seen in Taiwan. For example, the form of Chinese arch has represented as the symbol for the window. The existing terrazzo material, the steel handrail with flower patterns and the wood construction were well-reserved. Our design team attempted to present a modern style of contemporary living space, where has been installed in this conservative building.
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Architects: J.R Architects

Location: Tainan, East District, Tainan City, Taiwan

Lead Architects: Cho-Jen,Huang

Area: 113.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Yu-Chen,Tsao

Client: Last longer project

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From the architect. This two-storey building is a renewal project. The program of the first floor is set as the client?s studio and living space in the second floor. This client who treasures everything relating to this old house requested us to reserve the architectural symbols with the local memory and history in this old house. Hence, the design team repaired and re-created the archi...