本基地位於新竹園區外圍的山坡地,三層樓高的辦公/倉庫建築需回應一些對內及對外之不同需求。我們決定以三個簡單堆疊的盒子為設計起點,底下的兩個盒子為基座,第三個盒子則突出如棲於山丘上。
主要入口位於南面,可看到南面的樹林,由一大樓梯直接引導至二樓的入口大廳;員工入口則位於東面同一層樓;裝卸貨物平台則位於西邊的一樓。內部組成包含了辦公,行政及倉儲。一樓挑高空間保留轉換成倉儲使用所需的高度。二樓及三樓的辦公空間的組織則圍繞著兩個上下部分重疊的中庭。建築內部空間的趣味因中庭及挑高空間而多變化。建築外牆材料為簡潔的外牆漆及洗石子,樓梯雨遮則為金屬板烤漆。
Tucked into a sloping site, the design of this three story office building attempts to resolve several internal and external forces shaping its spatial organization. We wanted a very simple form to contain the various idiosyncrasies of site and program. Externally conceived as a rectangular box, it measures 50 x 35 m with a balcony wrapping the entire perimeter of the third floor. Designed as a two tiered structure, the protruding third floor rests on a two story base which is perched on a sloping hill.
A commanding viewing of the forest below is given over to the south elevation where the main entrance is located. A grand stair leads one from the street level to the second floor entrance lobby. A separate employee entrance on the same floor is located on the east, while the main loading dock is situated on the first floor to the west. Internally, the program combines warehouse storage with administrative and executive office spaces. The first floor with a double volume height is reserved for storage and loading. The height is required for trucks to enter and load indoors. The second and third floors of offices spaces are organized around two overlapping courtyards. An inwardly animated spatial quality is created by the courtyards and the double height loading area.
The architecture is finished in modest material, exterior paint finish for the third floor, and exposed aggregate concrete for the first and second floor base. The stair and sun shades are designed as light steel pieces to compliment the main architecture.