built on a hillside in hsinchu, taiwan, yuan architects’ ‘house S’ intentionally elevates the living space to provide privacy while offering a comfortable outdoor activity space for families. an undulating wall running through the building defines the exterior and interior, separating the public space from the private.

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
the building is built on a hillside in hsinchu, taiwan

 

 

within taiwanese based firm yuan architects‘ ‘house S’, the wall encircles the master bedroom and children’s room, forming the two main spaces, private and secure. between the public and private spaces on each floor, three staggered terraces provide three different lifestyles and settings, enabling the owner and their children to retain their private spaces but also enjoy enriching interactions.

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
‘house S’ intentionally elevates the living space to provide privacy

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
an undulating wall running through the building defines the exterior and interior

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
this feature separates the public space from the private

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
the building offers a comfortable outdoor activity space for families

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
the wall encircles the master bedroom and children’s room

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
between spaces on each floor, three staggered terraces provide three different lifestyles and settings

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
this arrangement enables the owner and their children to retain their private spaces

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
‘house S’ offers a connection with nature that brings a sense of fulfillment to daily life

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
the wall encircles forming the two main spaces, private and secure

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
the building features staggered terraces that extend the indoor living space to the mountain landscape

yuan architects elevates housing in taiwan to provide privacy and outdoor activity space
the building faces a beautiful scenery of green hills

 

 

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edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom