(Kaohsiung, Taiwan, July 29, 2014): spatial practice 100meter residential tower groundbreaking, “One More” in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower

The recent groundbreaking ceremony for Bellevueciti Construction marks the start of construction on spatial practice first residential tower “One More” in Kaohsiung City, at the exclusive front row of the Art Museum Park. 

In our culture today, we are constantly over-exposed to information and data.  It is important to create a living environment that provides a relief from these elements through a reconnection with nature.  The simplicity of design for the tower is the result of maximizing the dramatic relationship to the natural environment and taking full advantage of its location directly in front of the park.  The horizontal band defines the uninterrupted view of the park, mountain, and sea; while also performing as a sustainable shading element to reduce heat gain.  

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Design Process

The essence of simple, natural and quiet living from the natural environment is extended into each unit through the generous balcony garden and then into each living room.  The design result comes from a long process of analysis of the typical Taiwan residential typology.  To break the monotony of the typical-found typology, the simple band gesture varies in height on each floor to exemplify its organic inspiration.  The scheme promotes the essence of natural living in the urban environment.

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Sub Tropical Park View

The 100 meter tall concrete tower is composed of 53 2-bedroom units with open kitchen and living room views toward the park.  Resident amenity spaces include private lobby and resident amenity spaces, back private garden, and roof garden.  Retail units are located at the 1st and 2nd Floors.  

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Concept Diagrams

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Horizontal maximum View of the Museum Park and city

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Typical Floors plan

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower The Bands

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Erik Amir, Dora Chi, Ryo Otsuka

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower Ground Breaking Ceremony

spatial practice Kaohsiung Tower view from Below

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Project Facts

Location:Kaohsiung, Taiwan                                              

Program:Residential, Retail, Parking and Landscape

Status:Under Construction

Year:2012

Client:Bellevueciti Construction

Architect:spatial practice

Partners in Charge:Dora Chi, Erik Amir

Project Architect:Ryo Otsuka

Team:Zhang Yan, Emily Wu, Taylor Williams, Carol Lao, AndreaSze

Local Architect:Jason Chia& Associates

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