We've admired some oddly-shaped buildings in our day, but there is something about this simple cube building by BIG Architects that is refreshing and elegant. Called TED, the 57m x 57m x 57m building resembles a gigantic sugar cube, and is meant to serve as a mixed use area for Taiwan. But there's more to the seemingly straightforward structure than meets the eye - a series of strategic hollows that have been tunneled out of the block add interest to the space and a green park that spans the entire rooftop will surely be a new favorite hangout spot for locals.
[...] Additionally, a landscaped roof has been integrated above the parking garage, serving as both an elevated garden, and more critically, as a means for rainwater collection and reducing the local heat experienced [...]
It\’s an amazing design. Looking forward to seeing it executed. Hope architecture so exciting can happen in Hong Kong.
[...] but for all the children of the neighborhood to enjoy. The exterior takes the form of a huge staircase that rises two stories and provides views and a place to lounge. The interior is a [...]