Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek by T.E and C Architects Associates

Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek by T.E and C Architects Associates is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Brons in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

BronsArgitektuur· 2022

Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek

by T.E and C Architects Associates

Client: T.E&C Architects & Associates

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek

Magtige Draak op die Heuwel is 'n fabriekskompleks vir die vervaardiging van elektriese motors in Miaoli, Taiwan. Die park beslaan sewe hektaar en huisves ses hoofgeboue, insluitend 'n administrasiesentrum, 'n navorsingsentrum, 'n koshuis en 'n produksielyn. Die vorm neem die beeld van die tradisionele Chinese draak aan, en die lae boogdakke behou die oorspronklike skyngrens van die heuwel. Die boogdakke verminder ook winddruk en maak voorsiening vir die latere byvoeging van sonpanele. Wye groen areas, 'n ou banyanboom en 'n plaaslike tempel word binne die terrein behou.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fabriek bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The architecture mimics the heat sink of engine, combining arch feature, taking the vertical element as main theme. By abstracting the primitive landscape of forest, the whole park is linked as a flat band. In reference to traditional Chinese dragon, and the seasonal changes of surroundings, the cliff of architecture is designed as irregular divisions that highlight the arch.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project is 64940 square meters.
Tags: Factory, Architecture, Fukuta, Electronic Cars, Sustainability
Production Technology: To remain the original skyline of the hill, the overall architecture is designed to be short. The arch rooves will benefits the efficiency of solar panel installation in the future; meanwhile, they can decrease wind pressure, which shows respect to the primitive landscape.
Design Challenge: Fukuta is the big factory that produces electronic cars. Design group in this case has tried the best to reduce environmental impact and to insist on the spirit of sustainability. In addition to meeting all needs of the production team in the park, this case has also included original landscape and respected local faith, so as to be the paradigm that combines ecology and culture, and the leading dragon of technological industry.
Research: To broaden local influence, this case takes good advantage of the centurial banyan tree and the temple of Earthly God in the original location. The banyan tree is made the core belief of this factory of green technology, and the local traditional faith is kept. Being the factory beside a highway, a recharge station is available to benefit drivers. It not only serves as a rest area but also rid of the boredom of mass mechanic production in common factories.
Inspiration: This project takes the image of traditional Chinese dragon, in the place that takes up 7 hectares. The case has to not only meet the complex needs for such considerable technology industry, but also account for the impact upon the environment and culture. According to the demand for production and function, there are six main buildings in the park, including administration center, research center, dormitory and production line.
Project Duration: The project finished in October 2020 in Miaoli, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Considering the need of workers, there is great amount of green place in the park, and all kinds of green resources are included in living space.
Team Members: Design Director: Hsieh Wen Tong
Designer: Chiu Hung Ta
Designer: Liu Kang Cheng
Designer: Huang Chiung Wei
Designer: Luo Ching You
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Photographer Lin Pei Yu, Enjoy Mighty Dragon On The Hill, 2021.