Standing out as a rather unusual type for a residence, Residence C.L.’s
interiors are planned with a 45o cross. Each room preserves its individual
independence and solves the problem of inadequate ventilation
and lighting, which is quite common for old houses. Furthermore, it
also conserves the ground building materials dating back to 1980s. Segmented
from the central connection area, the neutral region serves as a
buffer zone as it has no specific functions. This area is capable of eliminating
the direct interventions between the public and private domain,
while also becoming a communication bridge that connects other spaces.
Life takes the form of free creativity through the interflow of users.
The slash lines at the corner of the opening divides the area proportion
in order to create three rooms, two bathroom equipments and two
halls, and to ensure that the entirety of space has independent ventilation
and adequate lighting. In the elevation, it gives up the enclosed
section by continuing the plane oblique base in order to construct the
framework of the space. The oblique walls on both sides seperate the
kitchen and the rigid area at the background. Both new and old boundaries
emphasize the void areas and ensure different areas to be divided
naturally and to interact easily by preserving the flexibility of the public
area. Geometrical elements pass through the void details so as to get
integrated with the structure and height of the plane.
With its pure white bright space, it creates a vision of focus. Intriguing
geometrical bricks mix up a plethora of varieties through random combinations
and create familiar scenes on every corner by connecting with
the 40-year-old Taiwanese white stone building files. The new and old
layout allows for the emergence of a brand new space while eliminating
the conflict between the old and the new. It maintains memories
that have been accumulated over three generations and lets the coexistence
of space and time…
