Barclay Park

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential
  • Company/Firm
    Cing Jing Lin Real Estate Co., Ltd.
  • Lead Designer
    KENGO KUMA
  • Design Team
    TOMOYUKI HASEKAWA, HSING CHEN WU STARRY
  • Photo Credit
    YUSUKE ITO
  • Location
    Tainan, Taiwan

This exquisite residential building is nestled in the charming Tainan City, Taiwan, flaunting an architectural design that embodies the diverse ecological environment and rich human heritage of the region. The architects behind this masterpiece sought to create a building that would seamlessly merge with its surroundings, showcasing nature's beauty in all its glory and drawing people closer to it. The building's design is a work of art, highlighted by a wood grain grille that exquisitely connects the building with nature, while pedestrian walkways and verdant green belts lining the streets foster a strong sense of community, creating a conducive environment for neighbors to relax and engage in meaningful conversations. This design strategy ultimately achieves the architect's vision of connecting humans with nature, creating a tranquil and harmonious living environment for all to enjoy.

In the beginning stages of the design process, the architects sought to gather inspiration from the natural shade of the forest, known as "komorebi"in Japanese. The design team focused their efforts on respecting the environment and returning to nature.