TRUSS LINE
This contemporary apartment integrates traditional Chinese wood truss and beam elements with modern minimalist design. The open-plan living, kitchen, and bedroom spaces draw inspiration from the ancient techniques of Chinese wooden architecture, blending cultural heritage with modern functionality. The exposed ceiling beams not only pay homage to traditional Chinese timber framing but also provide a striking architectural feature, creating a sense of continuity and connection with historical craftsmanship.
This contemporary apartment integrates traditional Chinese wood truss and beam elements with modern minimalist design. The open-plan living, kitchen, and bedroom spaces draw inspiration from the ancient techniques of Chinese wooden architecture, blending cultural heritage with modern functionality. The exposed ceiling beams not only pay homage to traditional Chinese timber framing but also provide a striking architectural feature, creating a sense of continuity and connection with historical craftsmanship.
This contemporary apartment integrates traditional Chinese wood truss and beam elements with modern minimalist design. The open-plan living, kitchen, and bedroom spaces draw inspiration from the ancient techniques of Chinese wooden architecture, blending cultural heritage with modern functionality. The exposed ceiling beams not only pay homage to traditional Chinese timber framing but also provide a striking architectural feature, creating a sense of continuity and connection with historical craftsmanship.
Location
Location
Taichung City, Taiwan
Square meters
Square meters
85m2
Date
Date
2022
Team
Team
Eizo Studio
Challenge
The challenge was to incorporate traditional Chinese wood beam and truss design into a modern apartment without overwhelming the minimalist aesthetic. The design had to find a balance between showcasing the historical influence of traditional wood structures and providing a contemporary, uncluttered living space suitable for modern urban life.
Challenge
The challenge was to incorporate traditional Chinese wood beam and truss design into a modern apartment without overwhelming the minimalist aesthetic. The design had to find a balance between showcasing the historical influence of traditional wood structures and providing a contemporary, uncluttered living space suitable for modern urban life.
Challenge
The challenge was to incorporate traditional Chinese wood beam and truss design into a modern apartment without overwhelming the minimalist aesthetic. The design had to find a balance between showcasing the historical influence of traditional wood structures and providing a contemporary, uncluttered living space suitable for modern urban life.
Layout
The apartment’s layout features an open-plan design where the kitchen, living, and dining spaces flow seamlessly into one another. Exposed wood beams and trusses in the ceiling create a dramatic focal point, contrasting beautifully with the clean, minimalist lines of the furniture and cabinetry. In the bedroom, subtle wood accents complement the soft lighting and simple furnishings, providing a tranquil and serene space. The kitchen, equipped with modern appliances, retains a sense of tradition through its use of wooden cabinetry and structured layout.
Layout
The apartment’s layout features an open-plan design where the kitchen, living, and dining spaces flow seamlessly into one another. Exposed wood beams and trusses in the ceiling create a dramatic focal point, contrasting beautifully with the clean, minimalist lines of the furniture and cabinetry. In the bedroom, subtle wood accents complement the soft lighting and simple furnishings, providing a tranquil and serene space. The kitchen, equipped with modern appliances, retains a sense of tradition through its use of wooden cabinetry and structured layout.
Layout
The apartment’s layout features an open-plan design where the kitchen, living, and dining spaces flow seamlessly into one another. Exposed wood beams and trusses in the ceiling create a dramatic focal point, contrasting beautifully with the clean, minimalist lines of the furniture and cabinetry. In the bedroom, subtle wood accents complement the soft lighting and simple furnishings, providing a tranquil and serene space. The kitchen, equipped with modern appliances, retains a sense of tradition through its use of wooden cabinetry and structured layout.
Implementation
The exposed wood beams were carefully selected to mimic the craftsmanship found in traditional Chinese wood structures, where joinery and natural materials were used without nails or glue. These beams serve both structural and aesthetic functions, reinforcing the connection between the home’s modern features and its cultural heritage. The rest of the apartment maintains a minimalist aesthetic with polished surfaces, simple furnishings, and built-in storage to emphasize space and light. The combination of these elements ensures the apartment remains practical for everyday living while paying tribute to its cultural influences.
Implementation
The exposed wood beams were carefully selected to mimic the craftsmanship found in traditional Chinese wood structures, where joinery and natural materials were used without nails or glue. These beams serve both structural and aesthetic functions, reinforcing the connection between the home’s modern features and its cultural heritage. The rest of the apartment maintains a minimalist aesthetic with polished surfaces, simple furnishings, and built-in storage to emphasize space and light. The combination of these elements ensures the apartment remains practical for everyday living while paying tribute to its cultural influences.
Implementation
The exposed wood beams were carefully selected to mimic the craftsmanship found in traditional Chinese wood structures, where joinery and natural materials were used without nails or glue. These beams serve both structural and aesthetic functions, reinforcing the connection between the home’s modern features and its cultural heritage. The rest of the apartment maintains a minimalist aesthetic with polished surfaces, simple furnishings, and built-in storage to emphasize space and light. The combination of these elements ensures the apartment remains practical for everyday living while paying tribute to its cultural influences.
Cultural Context
Chinese Wood Truss and Beam History
Traditional Chinese architecture is renowned for its use of wooden trusses and beams, which date back over 2,000 years. In ancient Chinese construction, wood was revered for its flexibility, strength, and natural beauty. The truss and beam system, known for its intricate joinery, was a symbol of the connection between heaven and earth. Buildings like temples and palaces used these systems to create open, spacious interiors while maintaining structural integrity. In this modern apartment, the exposed beams reflect this tradition, creating a visual link to the past while adapting the design for contemporary living. The wooden elements evoke a sense of timelessness, symbolizing endurance and harmony with nature.
Cultural Context
Chinese Wood Truss and Beam History
Traditional Chinese architecture is renowned for its use of wooden trusses and beams, which date back over 2,000 years. In ancient Chinese construction, wood was revered for its flexibility, strength, and natural beauty. The truss and beam system, known for its intricate joinery, was a symbol of the connection between heaven and earth. Buildings like temples and palaces used these systems to create open, spacious interiors while maintaining structural integrity. In this modern apartment, the exposed beams reflect this tradition, creating a visual link to the past while adapting the design for contemporary living. The wooden elements evoke a sense of timelessness, symbolizing endurance and harmony with nature.
Cultural Context
Chinese Wood Truss and Beam History
Traditional Chinese architecture is renowned for its use of wooden trusses and beams, which date back over 2,000 years. In ancient Chinese construction, wood was revered for its flexibility, strength, and natural beauty. The truss and beam system, known for its intricate joinery, was a symbol of the connection between heaven and earth. Buildings like temples and palaces used these systems to create open, spacious interiors while maintaining structural integrity. In this modern apartment, the exposed beams reflect this tradition, creating a visual link to the past while adapting the design for contemporary living. The wooden elements evoke a sense of timelessness, symbolizing endurance and harmony with nature.