The Mountain Residential House by Chiung Hsu Su is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Competition Category.
BronzeArchitecture· 2020
The Mountain Residential House
Client: Zendo Interior Design
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Architecture Category
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About The Mountain Residential House
The establishment is built and designed under the philosophy of mountains. The outlook of the villa is an imitation of Mountain Alishan. The French casements allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountain Alishan in any season of the year and Low-e glass is used for the eco-friendly residence. The main wall in living space used the nature stone with different depths in a clear and colorful way which connects to the view of Alishan mountain.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Mountain Residential House is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. The Mountain Residential House is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. The Mountain Residential House splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Interviews
Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
The exterior of building imitates the mountain ridge and uses the different materials to express the image of mountain, wind, tree and sea of cloud, and so on. Without too much decoration, using the natural stone to create the majestic visual effect.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
Facing Mt. Ali, the establishment is built and designed under the philosophy of mountains. The outlook of the villa is used crest lines and vary materials to metaphor natural images like mountains, wind, trees, and clouds.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
Because of winning this award, I will be better able to use my own knowledge to come back to social, and pass my experience on people who endeavor in the field of design.
Grand Interview
Your innovative approach to The Mountain Residential House as an architectural metaphor of Mount Alishan is striking - could you elaborate on how this connection between built form and natural landscape shaped your design philosophy and decision-making process?
In this project, the majestic landscape of Alishan is the core of inspiration for the design. We hope that the building is not only a simple living space, but also an expression of harmonious symbiosis with the natural landscape. Using mountain dwellings as a metaphor for Alishan architecture, we deliberately emphasize the architectural form It captures the ups and downs of the mountains and uses natural images to guide the design concept. It attempts to incorporate elements such as mountains, wind, trees, and clouds into the building, making the building itself a part of nature.During the specific design process, we chose to imitate the appearance of a ridgeline, making the outline of the building undulate like a mountain, creating a sense of hierarchy, and used a variety of natural materials to symbolize the natural landscape. For example, the main wall is made of Different depths of natural stone add richness of texture and color, making it more vital and creating a deep connection with the Alishan landscape.The design of French casement windows provides residents with mountain views in all seasons, and Low-e glass is selected to reduce the entry of solar heat, maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, and meet environmental protection requirements. At the same time, the application of glass in the space is also cleverly arranged. : Through the separation of transparent materials, we expanded the view of the living area and sleeping area, creating a sense of openness but still retaining privacy.This way of integrating the concept of mountains into the architectural design makes every corner full of nature, especially the dining area, where the custom-made wooden tables and the rich application of stone make the space atmosphere natural and simple. Our design not only pays attention to the beauty and function of the space, but also creates an emotional connection between the residents and the natural landscape. Every detail reflects the concept of harmonious coexistence with nature, making the building like a part of Alishan, vividly integrated into the mountain forest, giving residents a peaceful and comfortable living experience.
The Mountain Residential House features an impressive integration of Low-e glass throughout - what inspired your commitment to environmental sustainability, and how does this technology specifically enhance both the occupant experience and ecological footprint of the residence?
In this mountain residential project, the commitment to environmental sustainability comes mainly from a deep respect for and awareness of the protection of the natural landscape. Alishan’s majestic scenery and rich ecosystem are the most precious resources in themselves, so we wanted the building to coexist harmoniously with the natural environment rather than burden it. The choice of low-emissivity (Low-e) glass is to achieve this goal. It can effectively reduce heat transfer inside the building, reduce air conditioning and energy consumption, and ensure that residents enjoy indoor comfort in different seasons.This material also protects the health of residents, reduces direct exposure to western sunlight, and allows natural light to flow softly into the space, achieving a bright and warm effect without bringing too much heat energy. In addition, the transparency of low-emissivity glass also ensures the integrity of the field of view, allowing residents to enjoy the changing scenery of Alishan at any time, thus enhancing their connection with nature.Through such material selection, we not only want to achieve the energy-saving effect of the building, but also hope to convey a sustainable lifestyle to the residents. This is not only an environmental consideration, but also a commitment to the future. We believe that allowing residents to live in such an environment will not only feel comfortable and beautiful, but also cultivate a care and protection for nature. This is our in-depth understanding and practice of sustainable design concepts.
The natural stone wall in the living space of The Mountain Residential House creates a powerful visual connection to Mount Alishan - could you walk us through the technical challenges and artistic considerations in achieving this dramatic interior feature?
In this design project, we used the natural stone wall as the core element to introduce the natural beauty of Alishan. It not only serves as a visual connection, but also profoundly expresses the harmonious symbiosis between architecture and nature. The design of the stone wall is inspired by the majestic ridge of Alishan. Lines and layers of mountains, from material selection to detail presentation, we use multi-layered natural stone to give the wall a rich variety of shades, just like the natural texture of the mountain, making it an important focus in the living space.Technically, in order to achieve the stability and beauty of the stone wall, the team is particularly meticulous in the selection and arrangement of the stone. Through precise installation processes, we ensure that the texture and color of each stone achieve the ideal effect, so that it will Different visual levels are shown in the changes of light and shadow. Structurally, in order to ensure the load-bearing capacity of the wall, we chose the SRC structure, which not only improves the earthquake resistance, but also makes the wall stronger and more durable.Artistically, we hope that this stone wall can capture the magnificence and depth of Alishan’s natural landscape, so that residents can feel the natural atmosphere of Alishan indoors. Careful lighting design allows the stone to display different atmospheres as the light changes, making the entire space attractive during the day and night. This not only adds to the artistry of the space, but also satisfies the residents’ desire for natural emotions.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The main wall in living space used the nature stone with different depths in a clear and colorful way which connects to the view of Alishan mountain. Dining area designed by customized wood table which uses a great amount of stones to create the naturally living attitude. By furnishing in design, it makes outdoor environment be viewing clearly and create a relaxed place even in the corner.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Building Lot Size/12563 square feet /Building Style / four-floor house / Home Design /garage, living and dining room, bar, maid room, Chinese,western style kitchen,guest restroom,four room(suite), family room, guest bathroom, front and behind terrace,master room, study room, bathroom, bedroom(suite),garden
- Tags
- Postmodernism, interior, eco-friendly, user-friendly, smart home, nature, mountains
- Production Technology
- Low-e glass, exposed concrete, titanium plating, black textured stone, thin stone, wood plastic composites, grey glass, sulfur amber glass, toggle, alclad, antique luminous pearl, shandong grey, log, classical grain, carrara white, electric TV lift cabinet, curtain wall, engraving ink
- Design Challenge
- The concept of big mountain is the main spindle of design in this case. The streak of eaves is similar to the ridge which has ups and downs. To hang the large span ranges of roof plank on the wall is a big challenge for us. Another big challenge for us is to stay the large area of glasses without causing the global warming.
- Research
- We use the design of raft foundation and S.R.C structural design. In the part of earthquake assessment reports, we make the level 8 earthquake-resistance numbers. We use a large number of Lo-e glass to beautify the appearance and have the effect of environment protection. In the aspect of landscape, we deliberately heighten the building and the fence to create the waterscape. It can not only maintenance the privacy but also have function of reducing temperatures. This case is a perfect combination of aesthetics and environment protection.
- Inspiration
- Facing Mt. Ali, the establishment is built and designed under the philosophy of mountains. The outlook of the villa is an imitation of crest lines, and several materials are used as metaphors of natural images like mountains, wind, trees, and clouds. The French casements allow you to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Mt. Ali in any season of the year. Low-e glass is adapted to all the glass, making sure it is environmentally friendly and avoids western exposure to the sun.
- Project Duration
- The project design started in May 2015 in Chiayi City, finished in June 2016.And built from June 2016 to June 2018 December.
- Operation Flow
- By furnishing in deign. It makes outdoor environment be viewing and creates a relaxed place even in the corner. Using the glass material to separate living and sleeping area not only extend the vision but keep the privacy. It also possess a great sleeping quality without interference with the theme of neutral tonality. The special points for this opus are cabinets designed by containing exhibit and storage ability which can exhibit the collectable. Thoughtful design for collection room can be used to storage and exhibit.
- Team Members
- SU,CHIUNG-HSU: Architect
SU,CHIUNG-HSU: Creative Director
SU,CHIUNG-HSU: Designer - Image Credits
- Image#1:Photographer Jian Ren-Yi, zendo, 2018.
Image#2:Photographer Jian Ren-Yi, zendo, 2018.
Image#3:Photographer Jian Ren-Yi, zendo, 2018.
Image#4:Photographer Jian Ren-Yi, zendo, 2018.
Image#5:Photographer Jian Ren-Yi, zendo, 2018.
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