Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan by Wen Ming Chu Architects & Associates

Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan by Wen Ming Chu Architects & Associates is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Arkitektura, Gusali at Estruktura Competition Category.

PilakArkitektura· 2026

Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan

by Wen Ming Chu Architects & Associates

Client: Wen Ming Chu Architects & Associates

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan

Ang Yuan Feng Jing ay isang proyektong gusaling pantirahan sa Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Inilagay ng disenyo ang dalawang tore sa hindi regular na mga lote sa lungsod. Ang Tore A ay parisukat at umaabot sa 19 na palapag. Ang Tore B ay hugis-obalo at umaabot sa 12 palapag. Isang sentral na aksis na may tanawing panlandscape, mga water feature, at mga hardin ang nag-uugnay sa dalawang tore. Ang 45 na yunit ay pangunahing may layout na apat na silid-tulugan. Sa itaas ng ikapitong palapag ng Tore A, ang mga sala ay inihagis nang nakaharap sa malawak na tanawin ng kalapit na parke. Ang mga facade ay gumagamit ng puti at abuhing mga tono, mosaic tiles, grille bars, at perforated aluminum panels.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Yuan Fengjing Gusaling Pantirahan ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The project's defining feature lies in its contrast and integration of form. On two irregular sites, 1871 and 555.3 sqm, the architects created a 19-story square Tower A and a 12-story oval Tower B. Their varied heights and shapes evoke 'sun and moon in harmony, water and greenery in balance.' Tower A’s square form is softened with curves, while Tower B's oval form adopts vertical rhythms. A flipped floor plan orients lower units inward to a landscaped courtyard, while higher floors open to panoramic views of the 40-hectare Weiwuying Park.
Dimensions & Packaging: Yuan Feng Jing is a reinforced-concrete residential project comprising 45 units, mainly four-bedroom layouts from 211.5 to 267.7 sqm. The 2393.3 sqm site has a 36.05 percent shared facility ratio. Tower A rises 19 stories, Tower B 12, linked by a central landscaped axis with water features, gardens, and a welcoming driveway. Vertical circulation is centralized to maximize green space. Despite Tower B's compact footprint, a sloped ramp and flat parking ensure each unit has an independent space, balancing function and design.
Tags: Sun and Moon Dialogue, Twin Towers, Flipped Floor Plan, Green Building Materials, Water-Retaining Site, Minimalist Design
Production Technology: The facades use white and gray tones to express a minimalist modern vocabulary, enriched by layered materials. Tower A's curved balconies are clad in white mosaic tiles with cement grout, appearing smooth from afar yet textured up close. Tower B's staggered grille bars turn balcony railings into rhythmic surfaces. Rooftops feature white perforated aluminum panels, creating a laced play of light and shadow. The composition blends purity with layered detail, offering texture and interest from every angle.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was managing the site's irregular geometry and fragmented parcels. Tower B's oval lot, just 555.3 sqm, was first considered viable only for mechanical lift parking. Insisting on a sloped, flat solution, the team conducted extensive simulations and coordination to deliver 14 independent spaces, showing detail and user focus. Another challenge was Tower A's flipped layout: above the 7th floor, living rooms were rotated 180 degrees for optimal views, requiring precise integration of exhaust, circulation, and structure.
Research: Located in Kaohsiung's Fengshan District, Yuan Feng Jing integrates irregular urban lots into a dual-tower residence. Using the concept of 'one square, one circle; one tall, one low; one front, one back,' the architects turned site constraints into sculptural dialogue. Tower A is square and rational, Tower B oval and soft, together forming an urban rhythm of sun and moon. Instead of maximizing density, the design favors openness, green space, flipped floor plans, and deep balconies, enhancing views, livability, and community vitality.
Inspiration: Located in a quiet alley in Kaohsiung's Fengshan District, the project site integrates a former parking lot with fragmented parcels, forming a unique polygonal lot. The architects initiated the design with a 'twin-tower master plan' concept, seeking to transform urban edge plots, often seen as leftover or irregular, into a rhythmic and orderly residential community. Embracing the complexity of the site, the architects responded to the urban texture by proposing a dialogue of 'square and circle, tall and low, front and rear,' ultimately shaping a rhythmic and spiritually symbolic landmark.
Project Duration: The project finished in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Yuan Feng Jing makes its mark not through mass but through vision for a better urban future. Eschewing density-maximizing strategies, the architects preserved open space, returning land to light and air while creating a refined residential community enriched with cultural ambiance. Upon completion, it quickly became a local landmark. Residents praise its rare proximity to both water and greenery, especially Weiwuying Park, while architecture students and professionals visit it as a model of contemporary residential design.
Team Members: Wen-Ming Chu, Su-Kan Hsu, I-Liang Lin
Image Credits: WEN MING CHU Architects & Associates