Genesis
Genesis
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This project is a row-connected Japanese-style house located on Meichuan West Road in Taichung. Originally used as a residence, the building had long remained closed off from its surroundings. The first design decision was not to demolish, but to open up.
The once-sealed façade was replaced with large clear glass panels, bringing the streetscape and its tree-lined greenery into the interior, establishing a direct dialogue between the space and the city. The meeting table was deliberately positioned by the window, allowing seasonal changes to become part of the design conversation—lush greens in spring and summer, warm hues in autumn, and bare branches in winter—forming a shared language of time and space.
The interior, in contrast, adopts a restrained approach: reduced brightness and the use of darker materials shift the visual focus outward. As a result, the space is no longer merely a workplace, but a setting for observation, perception, and exchange.The front portion of the ground floor serves as a reception and discussion area, while the rear accommodates the working studio. The second floor is reserved for more private functions. Through a simple yet precise layout, a clear hierarchy between public and private zones is established.
The essence of this studio lies not in form, but in how nature is invited into everyday life and becomes an active participant in the design process.
Photography: Steve SuSpace: 4bd / 1ba / 1200sqft
The once-sealed façade was replaced with large clear glass panels, bringing the streetscape and its tree-lined greenery into the interior, establishing a direct dialogue between the space and the city. The meeting table was deliberately positioned by the window, allowing seasonal changes to become part of the design conversation—lush greens in spring and summer, warm hues in autumn, and bare branches in winter—forming a shared language of time and space.
The interior, in contrast, adopts a restrained approach: reduced brightness and the use of darker materials shift the visual focus outward. As a result, the space is no longer merely a workplace, but a setting for observation, perception, and exchange.The front portion of the ground floor serves as a reception and discussion area, while the rear accommodates the working studio. The second floor is reserved for more private functions. Through a simple yet precise layout, a clear hierarchy between public and private zones is established.
The essence of this studio lies not in form, but in how nature is invited into everyday life and becomes an active participant in the design process.
Photography: Steve SuSpace: 4bd / 1ba / 1200sqft
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