Sky Green
Residential Public Spaces for Golden Jade Construction & Development Corp.
A landmark green building in the heart of the humming Taichung downtown, this joint project between Golden Jade Development and WOHA Singapore illustrates the possibility of green, living buildings in modern urban environments. With flowing materials reflecting nature and bringing it into the public spaces, residents feel the soothing effects of nature the moment they step into the space. Featuring a massive art installation of a 9m wall-mounted field of mechanical lotus flowers called Heavenly Bloom, the residential lobby creates a bridge to nature.
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Unique Properties
This joint project, Sky Green, between Golden Jade Development & WOHA Singapore brings the future of green buildings to Taiwan. Integrating living outdoor greenery with contemporary design creates a quiet green oasis in the midst of the bustling concrete jungle outside, while setting the standard for construction in an age of climate change. Glass, mirrored surfaces, and polished titanium discretely heighten and expand these public spaces, while merging into nature.
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green building, urban design, residential common spaces, city living, green spaces, future building designs
Production Technology
The public areas are on the main floor, so bringing natural light into the spaces was key. The spaces feature polished light grey/white marble, titanium, & glass in areas with less access to natural light, while the library, with ample lighting features, wood, leather, and warm beige tones directly adjacent to large picture windows overlooking an outdoor garden/lounge area with bamboo grove. The pool area also brings nature into the space with rough-hewn granite walls and living greenery.
Design Challenge
In order to create the living external layer while not harming the building structure, externally mounted trellises were needed in some cases. Beveled aluminum mesh trellises solved construction limitations as aluminum is light-weight, no-corrosive, and quickly dissipates heat, making it the perfect choice for supporting the greenery. Also, in the public spaces, some areas have support beams, lowering the headroom, mirrored ceilings expand the feeling of height.
Project Duration
Finished in November 2019 in Taichung City, Taiwan.
Operation Flow
Transitioning from the busy city into the calming cool, bright lobby, residents are greeted with floor to ceiling windows and bright marble, with polished titanium ceilings reflecting natural light and adding height to the space. The common use lounge and coffee bar feature warm wood and leather, imparting a relaxing quality while wooden shelving and ample selection in the library satisfy readers. The pool and surroundings flow with nature while offering serenity and functionality.
Research
As this project was a joint cooperative between Golden Jade Development & WOHA Singapore creating a green building with an external skin-like layer of greenery, research was conducted into the types of climbing vines, in addition to bamboo, that would thrive on the trellises. Also considering the care and maintenance of the green space, research revealed 8 specific types of plants would be appropriate for this project in this sub-tropic environment.
Inspiration
Reflection is a key element in the design with glass and polished titanium adding a sense of height and endlessness. The undulating polished ceiling of the pool area reflects both figuratively and literally the waves and motion of water illustrating the concept of natural flow. Another inspiration is the melding of nature with man-made structures as well as organic forms again bringing natural elements into the design.
Image Credits
Kuomin Lee Studio
Project Overview
Sky Green Residential Public Spaces has been a Silver winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Heng Sheng was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Sky Green Residential Public Spaces .
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Sky Green: A Landmark Green Building in Taichung City
Golden Jade Development & WOHA Singapore's Joint Project, Sky Green, Redefines Urban Living with Green Spaces
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