Misplaced Geometry Resort

Misplaced Geometry Resort

Misplaced Geometry Resort is an architecturally distinctive leisure facility located in Taiwan's Yangmingshan region, characterized by its innovative geometric design and harmonious integration with the natural environment. The resort complex comprises two interconnected three-story buildings with staggered foundations and unequal heights, spanning a total indoor area of 413.09 square meters on a 402.12-square-meter base. The exterior design features a striking interplay of grayscale elements, including hexagonal tiles of varying brightness and thin rectangular white bricks intentionally treated with cement coating to create a striped effect. The facade's most notable feature is its geometrically depicted treescape, where white branches reminiscent of spray paint create irregular, angular shapes against dark gray walls. The buildings are connected by a diagonal-axis corridor featuring five trapezoidal windows that complement the height variations, while curved garden walls extend around the property. Designed by Bih-Jeng Lin and Elvis Yeh, the project overcame significant environmental challenges posed by mountain humidity and sulfuric hot springs through specialized material treatments. The resort's design philosophy emphasizes the connection between built environment and nature, featuring thoughtfully planned interior spaces with staggered levels connected by ramps and staircases. This architectural achievement, recognized with a Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, represents a sophisticated approach to contemporary resort design that prioritizes both aesthetic innovation and environmental harmony.

architectural design, geometric facade, mountain resort, sustainable architecture, environmental integration, contemporary leisure facility

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