Taijiang National Park and Visitor Center • Program Strategy. • Ecological Strategy.

Ecological Cycling Bamboo Raft Lane and Plaza Fish Farm Aquatiac Wetlands Hydro- Wind Resistant
Observation Path Experience Eco system Ecosystem phytes Trees

VISITOR CENTER, PARK.

ANNAN DISTRICT, TAIWAN (ROC)
Architects: Bio-architecture Formosana
Area : 8260 m²
Year : 2016 The building is elevated above the sh The formation of the water
Photographs :Lucas k Doolan, Rui Jsung Pan, BaF farm, responding to the natural context network system can reduce
Manufacturers : FOREST LAI ENTERPRISE CO.LTD, on site. amount of evaporation, thus
HaunSu Tech Corporation, Kolee, Shine-Life Enterprise increase water salinity and
A connected waterway is established to introduce a wider range of
Co.Ltd connect individual sh farms on site and biodiversity.
Landscape : Ecologue Landscape Architecture & also to nearby Taijiang rivers system.
Environmental Planning Besides that, the water gates
within the water network will
Consultants : Ming Cheng Consultant co.Ltd. closed automatically during
Engineering : Strucpro Engineering Consultants co.Ltd heavy rainstorm to prevent
ood

• Zoning Details.

Waste Water Rain Water Self- Corridor Shade Thermal

Mist Solar Water Wheel Shade
Treatment Pond Harvesting Shading Insulation
Cooling Power System Roof & Double Layer
Building
System Insulation
• Shading and Thermal Strategy. Glass
• Sustainability Strategy. • Program.
Al Lobby
A2 Multimedia Room
A3 Restaurant/Exhibition
Area
A4 Ofce
A. Visitors Center A5 Reception Area
B. Environmental Education Center A6 Inrmary
C. Administrative Ofce A7 Breastfeeding Room
A8 Toilet
D. Residential Center
A10 Accessible restroom
E. Wetland School Al1 Server Room
F. Restaurant B1 International Conference
G. Courtyard Hall
B2 Multipurpose Room
B3 Multimedia Room
• Spatial Details. B4 Research Room
B5 Equipment Storage
-The building masses consists of various sizes that resemble a Taijiang B6 Screening Room
island that is deconstructed into Taijiang settlements with courtyards and B7 VIP Room
B8 Toilet
alleys. B10 Breastfeeding Room
B11 Fire Engine Room
-The building functionality, relationship, layering of spaces and building B12 HVAC Pant Room
height parameter are the criteria that decide the building form. B13 Telecommunication
Room
B14 Machine Room
-The courtyards are activity spaces formed from building masses B15 Drainage Room
enclosure. B16 Power Center
B17 Storage
C1 Classroom
-The openings of temple courtyard face towards East and West, which C5 Wetlands Conservation
efciently stop Northern North-east wind during winter, on the contrary Center
allows ventilation from South-west wind to provide comfortable outdoor C6 Pantry
C7 Tollet
activity space in summer. C9 Storage
D1 VIP Room
-The roadways and water network break the building masses into smaller D3 Double Room
D4-5 Dormitory
forms in order to allow sufcient ventilation and reduce solar heat. D6 Laundry
D7 Clothes Drying Yard
-The architecture reects space layout from traditional settlements, El Library
essences of Tainan can be traced along the alleys whereas the E2 Accessible restroom
F1 Restaurant
elevation was built by digital measures along with considerations on
interior functionality.
• Master Plan. F2 Kitchen
F3 Accessible
restroom/Breastfeedingroom
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Project Specications.

The project provides comprehensive and innovative services for both tourism and
sustainability in order to satisfy demands for business management, tourism, and
conservation researches.

By choosing the area between the north Shi-Tsao Avenue and the Brine Grass Creek
as the site for the administrative and service center in the future, the local
environment reects the Taijiang National park's ecological and cultural histories,
with multidimensional qualities of various industries. Taijiang Campus is also a
candidate of EEWH Diamond grade, the green building certication system in
Taiwan which combines the sustainable environment and green technology as a
new impression of Tainan.

• Sections .
Sun Radiation Trail of the Year and Sub Path And Shadow Casting Analysis.
Habitat of biodiversity.
-The settlement is an entity that inherits local culture and industries, moreover it
becomes the habitat to protect the biodiversity.

-The greeneries are well preserved without disturbing the natural habitat for living
organisms.

-The elevated design serves the purpose to maintain the natural habitat.

-The oyster shells and oating timbers at the sea port are also scavenged as one of
the building materials to reduce trashes at the estuary.

-The oyster shells and timbers are used on the roof to provide a natural activity
space for birds.

The site of the visitor center is on a

seven hectare sh farm, which houses
the tourist service facilities,
administrative spaces, the national
park police station, and dormitory for
the staff.

• Key plan .
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• Spatial Analysis.
A Connected waterway was
established to join individual sh farms on
site and to the nearby Taijiang river
system.
boundary between public and private
was made to be ambiguous due to the
openness of the building program.
All building boundaries, roof, oor, and
walls, were planned in order to create
a better living space for species like
birds and sh.
The conguration of the water network
system is responsible for reducing the
level of evaporation, thus decreasing
water salinity and introducing a wider
range of biodiversity.
• Elevations.
North Elevation.
The architecture is mainly of
reinforced concrete structure and
Portland cement to increase the
lifespan of concrete and resist salt
corrosion, thus provide a sustainable
ecosystem in the Taijiang Campus.
West Elevation.
North Facade Thermal Radiation Analysis.
Thermal radiation Analysis Diagram of West Facade.
• Design Specications.
The building was designed to evoke the imagery of the surrounding area, the
ofce said.
To accommodate the park’s wetlands terrain, the building was designed to
partially sit on stilts, which, along with its white exterior, makes it look like a
gaggle of black-faced spoonbills and little egrets from above, it said.
When viewed from ground level, the building resembles a salt pile, a tribute
to the area’s salt elds in early Taiwanese history, the ofce said, adding that
the slope of the roof is supposed to evoke the image of the Central
Mountain Range’s ridgeline from the perspective of local residents.
The ofce plans to conduct tours via non-motorized, eco-friendly vessels,
such as canoes or paddleboards, around the building.
The aim is to allow participants to experience their proximity to nature, the
ofce said.
• Furnished Master Plan.