Design firm MVRDV, working with co-architects KAI Architects, has designed a new Y-shaped residence in Northeast Tainan, Taiwan.
Known appropriately as Y House, the 3,552-square-foot villa will become a standout addition to a new residential development aimed at becoming a weekend retreat for city workers.
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A 40-minute drive from Tainan City and the sea, the villa has been designed as a futuristic space for escaping the city.
The house’s distinctive Y-shaped form is the result of several design decisions.
To give its residents unobstructed views over the surrounding landscape, the trunk of the structure rises several levels above the height of its neighboring buildings.
At the top of the trunk, the form expands to give priority to the communal spaces of the house, the living and dining rooms. In turn, this split creates a cradle for a unique rooftop pool and sundeck.
Additionally, by lifting the main spaces of the house into the sky, the building can maintain a minimal footprint, allowing it to be set into a pool of water surrounded by a garden.
A series of stepping-stone pathways, positioned according to the principles of Feng Shui, lead homeowners to the front door, giving a tranquil quality to the procession from vehicle to home.
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