rendering of ‘symbiotic villa’

 

 

‘symbiotic villa’ and ‘next- gene architecture museum’ are two of the projects that UK architect zaha hadid designed for the taiwanese next gene 20 project as part of this year’s venice architectural biennale.

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid

side view
 
 

the ‘symbiotic villa’ is situated in northern taipei amongst green vegetation. a distinct character of the building is its cone like shapes that sit in the ground. the conic systems allow flexible open floor plans and panoramic views of the landscape. each cone provides interior and exterior spaces within the villa. the top floor consists of outdoor terraces and balconies. the cones work both as a circulation device and a structural system.

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid interior of symbiotic villa

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid model of ‘symbiotic villa’ image © designboom

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid ‘next-gene architecture museum’

 

 

located on the end corner of a steep sloping hill in ao di, northern taipei is the ‘next-gene architecture museum’. conic walls are part of the structural system that allows for ventilation. the perforated patterns on the buildings exterior provide natural light for the museum’s interior.

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid interior of the museum

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid model of ‘next- gene architecture museum’ image © designboom

 

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid detail of the exterior of the museum image © designboom

 

venice architecture biennale 08: next gene 20 zaha hadid general view of zaha hadid’s next gene 20 projects image © designboom

 

 

more:

http://www.zaha-hadid.com http://www.next-gene20.com