Beside Sacred Tree

House for JD Integrated Design Co., Ltd

Rebuilding from a farmhouse, this project located behind the Qigu sacred tree only occupies 1/4 of the land, and the remaining space is kept mostly green in order to conserve the environment. The design concept is to honor the green space and to borrow the scenery which is a strategy often used in Chinese garden. Following the concept, the house is shaped simply and neat with white color and big openings for different views. This white building becomes a stage which sets off those trees and shows the wavering shadows.

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Unique Properties

The design concept is to honor the green space and to borrow the scenery which is a strategy often used in Chinese garden. Following the concept, the house is shaped simply and neat with white color and big openings for different views. This white building becomes a stage which sets off those trees and shows the wavering shadows.

Tags

landscape, farmhouse, rebuild, sacred tree, nature

Production Technology

Using wood furniture, white wall, big openings along with warm ceiling and floor, the bedrooms are also designed with the same principle. Having quality layout for the bedrooms, the spare space are used for family room and balcony. Each room looks similar but with different details. Inside master bedroom, the TV wall is made of pieced sicamone wood using curve cutting design, and creates a smooth visual sense. Similarly, the second bedroom has the same material for the back of bed with different cutting. The other walls are built up with creamy marble which look conformity with the entire space.

Design Challenge

In contrast with the white wall, the dining table is made of wood with dark color which become the main character in the dining room. People can touch the wood table while enjoying the trees and scenery outside the house.

Project Duration

The project finished in 2019 in Caotun, Taiwan.

Operation Flow

The interior space focuses on dialogue with the borrowing scenery. Using wood furniture, white wall, and materials with warm wood color, the indoor space has a harmonious relationship with the outdoor space which makes people feel cozy and natural. Trees and sunshine are brought into rooms through the big openings and cast a shadow on the white wall.

Research

Rebuilding from a farmhouse, this project located behind the "Qigu sacred tree" only occupies 1/4 of the land, and the remaining space is kept mostly green in order to conserve the environment. The fence around house is designed as tall as the bottom of the tree crown, allowed people enjoying the landscape outside and the garden inside. Keeping native trees and planting a variety of evergreen trees, the building is planned carefully to fit the original scenery.

Inspiration

In the outskirts of Caotun, Taiwan, there is a 1600-year-old camphor tree which has a crown spread of 30 meters. People call it the "Qigu sacred tree", a tall and magnificent landscape. Rebuilding from a farmhouse, this project is located behind the "Qigu sacred tree".

Image Credits

Image #1: Photographer JUN-JIE,LIU, G-MONDE IMAGE CORPORATION, 2020 Image #2: Photographer JUN-JIE,LIU, G-MONDE IMAGE CORPORATION, 2020 Image #3: Photographer JUN-JIE,LIU, G-MONDE IMAGE CORPORATION, 2020 Image #4: Photographer JUN-JIE,LIU, G-MONDE IMAGE CORPORATION, 2020 Image #5: Photographer JUN-JIE,LIU, G-MONDE IMAGE CORPORATION, 2020

Project Overview

Beside Sacred Tree House has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Chung-Li Lee was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Beside Sacred Tree House.

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Beside Sacred Tree: A Unique House Design by Chung-Li Lee

Chung-Li Lee's Beside Sacred Tree project, a unique house design located in Caotun, Taiwan, honors the green space and borrows the scenery of the 1600-year-old "Qigu sacred tree". Completed in 2019, this project reimagines a farmhouse behind the sacred tree, offering a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.

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