增建，嘉義朴子

01. 位於嘉義朴子的透天厝因為屋主年邁，上下樓梯不便，因此增建一主臥室緊鄰現有一樓建物。利用基地與現有鄰房的相對位置，於現有廚房的窗戶新開一扇門進入增建套房。

The new building addition is a master bedroom for the aged clients who are not convenient to use the stairs to reach the existing bedroom on the second floor of their townhouse. Due to the location of the site condition, the existing window opening of the kitchen on the ground floor is converted to the door to enter the new addition.

02. 建築立面的洗石子為現有透天厝的延伸，讓新增建得以融入現有環境，並與古樸的鄰房產生新與舊的對話。

The material of the architectural elevation is granular stones which not only extends from the existing building but also allows the addition to merge into its context. It also creates a dialogue between new and old, modern and tradition with the traditional neighbor houses.

03. 外牆一隅。

Exterior wall.

04. 室內天花沿著屋脊線上升，增加空間的開闊性。

The ceiling follows the shape of the roof to magnify the space.

05. 設計配置時預留空間放置屋主典藏的傳統五斗櫃，為室內空間帶來樸拙優雅的氣息。

The location of the traditional cabinet provided by the client is reserved during the design process. The traditional cabinet brings the interior space simple and elegant atmosphere.

06. 床鋪與浴室牆面之間的休閒桌椅提供屋主休閒放鬆的角落，浴室天花與臥室天花之間的空間提供了額外的儲藏空間。

The space between the bed and the bathroom wall provides a relaxing corner. The space between the bedroom ceiling and the bathroom ceiling offers an extra storage area.

07. 臥室一隅。

The bedroom.

08. 浴室一隅。

The bathrooms.

09. 新與舊的對話也在室內空間產生。

Another dialogue between new and old, modern and tradition also happens in the interior.

POPLAR AVE HOUSE, TORONTO_MERGING BY OUTSTANDING

To respect the neighborhood and the environment, this second story addition project not only has a shifted south wall on the second story to follow the setback requirement but also keeps as `much original building components as possible. The two colors of the exterior cladding are the extensions of the existing brick colors which generate the energetic dialogue on the building facades. The black color exterior cladding plays a role to integrate the elements between new and old by creating a “black folded S shape profile” on the facade staring from the roof to the second story wall, to the second story floor, to the first story wall and terminating at the first story floor. This continuous folded piece interlocks new and existing, up and down and interior and exterior of the building. The diagonal shaped balcony with the extended exterior wall at the front door enhances the image of the entrance. The horizontal oblique line of the balcony also responds to the vertical single-direction slope of the roof and generates a dynamic balance of the architectural form. The skylights introduce the natural light with the passive solar energy to the second story corridor which is not allowed any window located due to the fire safety issue. By locating the large size of the openings on the east and west wall, the house has abundant natural light and air ventilation that reduce the energy usage. The opening on the extended wall at the front entrance creates a picture-like scene to interact with the neighborhood. The house expresses its modern perception based on accommodating its own history. The house transformed into a fresh but humble factor within the neighborhood and merged into the neighborhood by its outstanding.