venice architecture biennale 08: next-gene 20 - kris yao

'cocoon' rendering

taiwanese architect kris yao designed 'cocoon' a house based on the protective covering of the same name.
it consists of two main spaces a shell and a core.

a series of arched steel beams construct the contour of the shell. between the beams are bamboo and steel
tubes laid out in a random fashion. on the inside of the shell a layer of moveable fabric stretches to provide
shading. the core is divided into three separate levels which consists of a master bedroom with two terraces,
living room, a study, a game room, gym and a kitchen. between the core and the dining room is a swimming
pool and jacuzzi. the terraces of the master bedroom connect the inside to the outside.


'cocoon' consists of a lily shaped pool


the series of 'cocoon' houses


model of the cocoon structure


model of 'cocoon'
image © designboom


image © designboom

more:
kris yao: http://www.artech-inc.com
next-gene 20: http://www.next-gene20.com