ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
SENSUOUS GARDEN BRINGS ITALIAN STYLE TO TAIPEI
MIXED-USE TOWER IN TAIPEI COMBINES NEW HOTEL AND RESIDENCES
ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel presents the new mixed-use hotel residence“ Sensuous Garden” in Taipei, Taiwan. Located in the city’ s vibrant yet secluded Songshan district, the 23-story building articulates Italian notions of elegance, refinement and timelessness. ACPV ARCHITECTS oversaw the building’ s architecture and the interior design of the residential portion, offering distinctive spaces designed in response to ever-changing demands.
The approx. 33,300-sqm tower rises in Taipei’ s Financial District, at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Guangfu North Road – one of Taipei’ s most sought-after areas. Home to major enterprises and undergoing rapid development, the location offers convenient access to the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Dome, Taipei Arena, National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Taipei Songshan Airport.
ACPV ARCHITECTS’ project for the mixed-use complex references Taiwanese tea culture. The building is enclosed in a reflective glass skin engraved with horizontal white lines that recall lush tea plantations. The tower’ s shared spaces are styled after the bright, delicate qualities of Taiwan’ s precious Oriental Beauty tea variety, reflecting its colors and rigorous production process. The building’ s architecture combines the new hotel and the residential functions of the mixed-use development in pure design articulations.
The 90-meter-high Sensuous Garden integrates a residential component comprising a ground-floor lobby, a gym on the floor above, a mix of residential units, 114 in total, and a rooftop garden. The shared spaces and two show flats are designed to feel spacious and anticipate the needs of residents and
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