Din-a-ka Residence, New Taiwan Interior, Real Estate Development, Architecture Images
Din-a-ka Residence in Taipei
Contemporary Taiwan Architectural Development – design by Wei Yi International Design Associates
30 Jul 2018
Din-a-ka Residence
Architects: Wei Yi International Design Associates
Location: Taipei City, Taiwan, China
Din-a-ka Residence

Residence, is a construction filled with memories of life.
The “Din-a-ka”, or covered walkway, was a distinct cultural and architectural feature in the early days of Taiwan’s agrarian society. It was the place for social exchanges in rural areas. In the rapidly changing social landscape, Din-a-ka is an obscure feature, rarely found these days outside fond memories of the past.
Situated in the Beitou Hot Spring Area at the foot of Taipei’s Datun Mountains, this residence was designed by Fang Shin-yuan for a senior couple to live in after retirement. During the Japanese occupation period, the site was a renowned destination for hot springs. Drawing inspiration from the surroundings of abundant natural resources and cultural atmosphere, the residence was designed for the purpose of creating and storing memories for its users: “A Search for Memories”.

Through the use of materials, such as recycled wood, concrete, terrazzo, and tatami, we explored how materials can be used to create an atmosphere of the space and convey the spirits of the local cultures. Recycled hinoki wood (native wood...