The building sits quietly among the mountains like a raw stone. Time and nature slowly engrave the imprints of life on it, enabling life and soul to return to the most original state of simplicity and purity in nature.
With a simple and rectangular exterior, the geometric building features a tilted rooftop aligning with the mountain outline. The interior space is shaped by the style of daily life as well as natural light and shadow. Meanwhile, the outward opening hints how the interior spatial composition guides the opening to enframe landscapes of different dimensions, featuring the sky, mountain view, hillside, river view, and city skyline. This gives every interior space a unique natural view. Alternatively, the public living area is open and transparent. By facilitating an interaction between spatial openings and various natural expressions outdoors, the residents inside are able to listen to the rain, gaze at the sky, and feel the breeze as if they are breathing along with Mother Nature.
The owners, a husband and wife couple, raise a lively bunch of dogs, geese, and fish, as well as grow a variety of vegetables, potted plants, and trees. They like to warm up the space with firewood and make a cup of self-roasted pour-over coffee, while enjoying time with their family. Life can indeed be so simple and satisfying.
Team:
Architect: Yuan Architects
Collaborators: WenYuan Peng / Ching Lu / YiFan Chen / MengHong Hsieh / MaoTing Lee / WeiChen Lee / JianWei Wu / BoChun Lee
