By Savitha Hira
Photography: MVRDV
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| Y House ©MVRDV |
With ‘getaway’ time
occupying a prime slot in hectic lifestyles, a weekend home in the skies sounds
like just the rejuvenation one can
opt for!
Rotterdam’s architectural
practice MVRDV and co-architects KAI Architects from Taiwan have conceptualized
and built ‘Y House’ – a 330 sq. m. villa - weekend retreat in Northeast Tainan.
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| Rooftop swimming pool ©MVRDV |
Standing like a beacon in
the nondescript surrounds, this iconic structure comprises four floors of
narrow tubular built form that spread out into a ‘Y’ above; cradling an
open-to-sky pool in its alphabetical depression.
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| Bedroom ©MVRDV |
A single family residence,
the plan accommodates the private areas – master, children’s and guest bedrooms
in the stem of the ‘Y’, whilst the living dining spaces are prioritized in the
upper volume. Access is convenienced with stairs and an elevator riding through
the Y House.
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| Living area ©MVRDV |
Designed on a semi-floating
deck, above the dining, the living area has seating that integrates with a
bookshelf along one of the sloping walls.
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| Dining and open kitchen ©MVRDV |
Similarly, the dining area
too, follows an unconventional approach, as it stands sandwiched between two
tribunes that lead to the solarium and the changing rooms before reaching up to
the rooftop pool. Incidentally, this area doubles up the space, making it ideal
for relaxation and extra storage.
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| Garden and pathways designed according to Feng Shui principles ©MVRDV |
The ambience of the entire
building is cultivated from ground up, where a tranquil pool with small gardens
and stepping stone pathways adhere to Feng Shui principles of design as they
cocoon a garden-tea room on the ground level, making it ideal for entertaining
guests.
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| Garden tea room ©MVRDV |
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| From the circular window - view of the garden and parking below ©MVRDV |
With large circular windows
puncturing the concrete shell, letting in plenty of natural light and keeping
the interior airy, one cannot but be reminded of the American cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants; of course, solely for the surface
appearance!
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