Green Places
community
clubhouse
Chain 10 urban SpaCE DESign
WorDS: chain 10 urban sPace DesiGn
phoToS: Kuo-min lee
KenG-Fu lo, leaD DesiGner of the Green Places Community
Clubhouse, located in Tainan, Taiwan, sees a building as a living
being. Breaking with architectural tradition, each floor of the
clubhouse has its own distinctive design. The building is a shared
space for the residents of an independent community. It provides
spaces for dining, reading, exercising, learning, sharing and
communication. The floors are stacked vertically as a series of
free curves. The design is based on natural patterns and includes
a reflecting pond, outdoor plaza and unobstructed views of the
nearby hills. Varied surfaces with differing heights encourage
people to walk in and explore the interior. Natural elements are
brought into the building not only through its décor, but with a
wall formed of tall trees. The result is a harmonious environment
where human life maintains contact with nature.
Height differences are used to create a more efficient water cycle.
Nano silane ketone resin, used on the outdoor wall, effectively
The design emphasizes not only a comfortable indoor environment,
but a natural outdoor environment.
The use of continuous glass windows breaks spatial barriers,
inviting nature indoors and creating links between inside and
outside. To solve the western-sun-exposure problem common
in Taiwan, the solid wall is positioned on the west of the
building, reducing the impact of intense sunlight on the interior
temperature. On the other hand, the second floor swimming
pool faces a stand of trees on the east side, moderating the
temperature on cold winter mornings. When the sun brings
warmth, the building’s design provides shelter for the pool. The
net result is a human space with ample natural sun, air and water.