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

Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fábrica by T.E and C Architects Associates is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Arquitetura, Edifícios e Estruturas Competition Category.

BronzeArquitetura· 2022

Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fábrica

by T.E and C Architects Associates

Client: T.E&C Architects & Associates

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Arquitetura Category

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The Design

About Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fábrica

O Poderoso Dragão na Colina é um complexo fabril destinado à produção de automóveis elétricos em Miaoli, Taiwan. O parque ocupa sete hectares e abriga seis edifícios principais, entre eles um centro administrativo, um centro de pesquisa, um alojamento e uma linha de produção. A forma evoca a imagem do tradicional dragão chinês, e as coberturas em arco rebaixado preservam a linha do horizonte original da colina. Esses telhados curvos também reduzem a pressão do vento e permitem a instalação futura de painéis solares. Amplas áreas verdes, uma antiga figueira-de-bengala e um templo local foram mantidos dentro do terreno.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fábrica conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fábrica seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Mighty Dragon on the Hill Fábrica satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.