Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam by Chih Ming Tu

Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam by Chih Ming Tu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

ToojVaj Tsev· 2026

Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam

by Chih Ming Tu

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam

Material Dialogue yog ib lub tsev siv ntau yam uas muab cov chaw ua haujlwm ntawm lub tuam txhab los sib xyaw nrog ib qhov chaw tsim khoom. Lub tsev sab hauv ntej muaj plaub txheej tig xub ntiag rau txoj kev loj thiab muaj cov chaw ua haujlwm, hos lub tsev sab qab uas siab npaum li ob txheej muaj qhov chaw tsim khoom. Sab nraud ntsej muag ntawm lub tsev siv ib tug ncej pob zeb xim grey tsaus nrog cov qauv dawb sawv ntsug, uas nco txog cov khoom siv nyoos ntawm kev nchuav hlau. Cov sam thiaj tob nyob rau sab hnub tuaj thiab sab qab teb ua duab ntxoo thiab muab chaw nraum zoov uas muaj qhov roos. Sab hauv, lub lobby siab npaum li ob txheej muaj ib tug ntaiv hlau nchuav qhib thiab ib phab ntsa vuas. Cov nroj tsuag ntsuab thiab ib lub pas dej ci pom duab ua rau qhov chaw industrial no zoo nkauj mos muag dua.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Material Dialogue Tsev Siv Ntau Yam ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Xinli Factory Office transcends the conventional image of an industrial building, embodying the client's aspiration for an elevated corporate identity that reflects both their established casting heritage and a forward-thinking vision. The design capitalizes on its visibility, presenting a dynamic and considered facade from all accessible viewpoints.
Tags: Mixed-used Architecture, Factory , Steel , texture
Production Technology: The project incorporates passive design principles, including the orientation of glazed surfaces to optimize natural light while minimizing excessive solar heat gain. Deep balconies on the east and south-facing sides provide shading and create intermediate outdoor spaces. The client's subsequent installation of a significant photovoltaic array on the expansive, optimally oriented roof of the workshop underscores a commitment to renewable energy.

The landscaping design further softens the industrial presence, integrating greenery and a reflecting pond at the front entrance. This not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also contributes to microclimate regulation, potentially mitigating the impact of the local hot climate. The overall design seeks to create a positive and visually engaging presence within the local industrial context, moving beyond purely functional considerations to embrace architectural quality and corporate identity.
Design Challenge: The material palette is carefully curated to reflect the client's industry and aspirations. The grounding dark grey stone of the facade alludes to the raw materials of casting, providing a sense of permanence and strength. Contrasting white painted surfaces offer a clean and modern counterpoint. Wood-grain fair-faced concrete adds a textural richness and subtle warmth to specific areas.

Inside, the deliberate use of cast iron for the open staircase and railings reinforces the industrial context while showcasing the potential for intricate craftsmanship. This robust materiality is balanced by the spatial transparency and the curated display of the owner's personal art collection throughout the first floor, transforming the entry into a gallery-like experience that elevates the overall ambiance beyond that of a typical factory.
Inspiration: Situated on a prominent corner lot at the intersection of two roads, the design capitalizes on its visibility, presenting a dynamic and considered facade from all accessible viewpoints. The core concept revolves around a harmonious interplay between robust materiality, functional clarity, and an infusion of artistic sensibility, creating a workplace that is both efficient and inspiring.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 and finished end of June 2024 in Xinli County, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The building is articulated into distinct yet interconnected volumes that respond directly to programmatic needs and site conditions. The front section, a four-story structure facing the main thoroughfare, houses the corporate offices. Its facade is defined by a strong, dark grey stone frame contrasted with crisp white, vertically oriented masses - a deliberate composition intended to project a sense of stability and contemporary dynamism. Large glazed openings within this section provide ample natural light to the workspaces.

The rear volume, a double-height space, accommodates the primary workshop. Smaller, rhythmic fenestration along the workshop's facade echoes the vertical elements of the office block, creating a visual coherence while catering to the operational requirements of the industrial space. Strategic placement of entrances ensures efficient separation of administrative and operational flows.

Internally, the design prioritizes a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere, particularly within the entrance lobby. A soaring double-height space features a statement hollow steel staircase leading to the upper office levels. A prominent tile wall adorned with the company logo serves as a focal point, while the open stair design fosters visual connectivity between floors, promoting a sense of airiness and transparency despite the robust materials.
Image Credits: Dirk Heindoerfer Photography