本案基地鄰近多條繁忙道路匯集的端點,腹地周圍則是著名景點士林官邸的停車場,該如何定位此接待中心於環境中的角色是設計之初的主要思考!建築師與業主最後都一致認為應該尊重並融入環境紋理,採取對環境及路人友善、開放的規劃方式。
由於基地緊貼熙來攘往的沿街面,因此設計上以一橢圓型的量體形貌,消弭建築的方向性,立面的各處都像是正面,接納各個方向過往的人群,同時,適度退縮建築的界線,使同一街廓的開放式停車場,像是納入建築自身的腹地,促使本案更像是一處公共性建築,吸引人們的駐足。
接待中心的內部,主要由模型室、工學館、VIP洽談室、樣品屋、廚藝教室及辦公室組成,伴隨不同功能高低錯落的量體形塑出室內空間的高低變化,天花鏡面材質的應用及天窗引進的自然光線,都讓室內空間更具張力。有別於一般接待中心的配置,設計上將模型室的量體以玻璃盒子的形式在外觀上凸顯突來,自然地形成一個櫥窗,吸引更多人的駐足!
屏除單一大型量體給人的壓迫及距離感,此案將空間量體以錯落的方式重組,高低錯落的量體呼應各種內部空間高度的需求,水平錯落的量體,自然形塑出內部的院落及更多的開窗面!
值得一提的是,業主以「調理健康、幸福」定位家的概念,因此在此接待中心中設置了多功能廚藝教室,不定期舉辦廚藝課程,豐富了接待中心的多樣性,為了呼應這樣的功能,我們也在入口的牆面及廚藝教室設置了與食器、食物相關的裝置藝術,讓空間更增添趣味性。
LiYu Reception center, located at a scenic yet busy conjunction of multiple thoroughfares, sits next to a famous tourist site’s parking lot. This rare open space, often packed with people and buses, presents a unique challenge to the design team. A friendly approach with an indefinite property line is implemented to embrace the surrounding elements and ease the backdrop into the core design theme.
We choose a half oval-shaped structure to establish an open curb appeal. This is to facilitate a smooth connection to the surroundings as well as an invitation to passersby. It also makes the adjacent parking lot a viable extension to the center.
It is the designer’s intent to dissect a large volume into various spatial compartments. Not only this allows a diverse design application, it also provides opportunities to a more enriched experience for visitors.
The center’s interior contains spaces for project models, building engineering, VIP conference, offices, model home, and a gourmet kitchen. Various ceiling heights, ceiling mirrors and thoughtful placements of skylights and large windows give each space a solitary feel and effect. The glass-walled model room is definitely a conversation striker as it is a perfect showcase from every directions, inside and outside.
Since the theme for HomeLiving LiYu is “balanced health & happiness”, adding a complete functional kitchen only makes perfect sense. With food-inspired decorations and spacious classroom-size setups, cooking lessons are held here from time to time for pure enjoyment. It surely enhances the center’s HomeLiving appeal and creates a dose of happiness to an ordinary sales center.