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South Gate Market (Nanmen Market) / Bio-architecture Formosana

Hana Abdel — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Since 1906, not a day has gone by without the old South Gate Market being filled with noise, scent, and memories. After 1949, Taiwan's complex geopolitical position took away the possibility of many family reunions. But when people gathered in this marketplace where the old southern city gate used to stand, preparing the dishes their grandparents once made, they created their own community. Since then, on every New Year’s Eve, the South Gate Market transforms into a crowded, loud space brimming with scents that feel like home.

Taisugar Circular Village / Bio-architecture Formosana

Andreas Luco — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Modularization is crucial in larger-scale urban developments to make fabrication assembly and disassembly more efficient and simplify the stocks of building material banks. The “Circular Village” is made up of the three “Circular Blocks” where the living quarters are located, “Circular Field” where it consists of a “C-House,” an “E-House” and a “C-Farm.” The C-House functions as the living room of the village, the E-House as the kitchen, while the C-Farm is the garden where food is produced.

Fengtay Agriculture R&D Center / Bio-architecture Formosana

Collin Chen — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Fengtay Foundation is a non-profit organization in southern Taiwan that is dedicated to promote organic agriculture. The park features office space for the foundation, laboratories for inspection and certification of organic products, and a logistical center for the cleaning and packaging of agricultural products.

Taijiang National Park and Visitor Center / Bio-architecture Formosana

Valeria Silva — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Taijiang is the oldest settlement for Chinese migrating from mainland to Taiwan. Taijian National Park was established in 2015 to preserve the landscape and cultural heritage of the region. The site of the visitor center is on a seven hectare fish farm, which houses the tourist service facilities, administrative spaces, the national park police station, and dormitory for the staff.

Taitung Aboriginal Gallery / Bio-architecture Formosana

Sabrina Leiva — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Taiwan is the origin of Austronesian culture, and is located at the northern-most area of the cultural region. The unique Austronesian architectural style has been shaped by its climate, oceans and forest, and has deeply inspired our design concept. Just within 50 km, Taitung’s topography ranges from sea level to mountains of 3000 meters. Taitung consists of seven different tribes, spread between the ocean and the mountains.

Taipei Flora Expo Pavilions / Bio-architecture Formosana

Karen Valenzuela — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 01:00:00 +0000

Taipei Flora Expo Pavilions (dream, future, life) represents our long time effort of integrating architectural art with technology. This project turns the old trees in Xinsheng Park into a magic driving force inviting buildings to extend, either high or low, among the trees, offering visitors scenic view and communication.

Miaoli Station / Bio-architecture Formosana

Daniel Sánchez — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 01:00:00 +0000

Taiwan Railways Miaoli Station is located in Miaoli City, in the northwest region of Taiwan. To advance Taiwan Railway’s services and to extend tourism in Miaoli City, this station merges the city that is originally separated by the north-south oriented train tracks. The station forms as a bridge that connects the east and the west ends of Miaoli City. Sloped roof design responses to the local mountain scape. Miaoli folk art is canvased on the ceiling that demonstrates their warm hospitality and agrarian culture with the choices of red and floral printed panels. These expressions welcomestravelers an unforgettable experience at Miaoli.

Chayi Industrial Innovation Center / Bio-architecture formosana

Jonathan Alarcón — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The site is located in sub-tropical climate zone characterized by its hot and humid weather. According to this, the strategy of this project emphasizes the utilization of the natural resources in this climate condition. The adopted methods include solar energy, rainwater reuse, and an outdoor temperature cooling mechanism via the setting of the micro-climate.

Dormitories for ITRI Southern Taiwan Campus / Bio-Architecture Formosana

Javier Gaete — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000

The site for the second phase is part of the 47 hectare campus of ITRI in Southern Taiwan. The mid-to-low density development plan of the campus started in 1995, and proved in 2002. The first-phase construction launched in 2003 was carried out under the guidelines of green building technology and ecological construction. The whole campus is programmed to be a research environment including building hardware and landscaping software for 1500 people. The overall layout comprises research buildings, cafeteria, dormitories, ecological ponds, bamboo forest, organic green house, and an art district for bamboo kiln.