The Box Architecture

Architecture Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Architecture, Building and Structure Design.

The Box Architecture
by Hsiang-Peng Chang

Awarded April 15, 2023
CLIENT: Satoyama Construction
13.821

The Box is a four-story house built on a small site in a rural setting. The white facade is composed of solid and recessed squares that form a simple geometric volume. Mineral paint is used as the facade finish, as it is durable, easy to clean and reflects heat radiation. The kitchen and dining area face a double-height space, so cooking sounds and smells reach the floor above and bring the family together. A composite west wall and a vertical ventilation shaft reduce solar heat and move air through the interior. Staggered floor slabs frame views of the landscape.

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