facades & landscapes
The artists village includes the following spaces: • Workshop: the exterior walls are made of grey-black pebbles. Solid wood panels and dividing lines of the pebbles create a sense of rhythm on the wall. The interior walls preser ve the original structure. • Accommodation: it features light blue steel shed and grey steel structure. The roof and interior compartments are placed without damages the original architecture. • Bathroom: the old architecture made of masonry is fixed and a new architecture featuring wooden weatherboards is also built. The two are connected with a steel shed. • Plaza: cur ved masonr y and seating of different height let the plaza connect with surrounding landscape. Landscape Design It primarily is to improve the landscape surrounding the greenhouses and the overall environment; to enhance water conser vation by setting up rainwater conservation basin; and to help the growth of plants under the cold weather. After investigating the whole district, the design team finds the well-designed rainwater recycling system from Japanese-Occupied Period. It suggests the problem of water shortage and importance of rainwater collection. The team’s take is to keep the water conser vation design at the lowest point of the site and strengthen water conser vation through infiltration, which in turn will facilitate the overall plant growth. To block the cold north-east monsoon that carries salt and inter feres plant growth, the team develops windbreak inspired by the method used by local farmers. The windbreak of 180~240cm can help the growth of plants by the sea more effectively. Conclusion Penghu Qingwan Cactus Park has transformed from the important militar y base in the past to the new tourist attraction. After seven years’ planning and construction, the park is not only a place where exhibits different types of cactuses but also a land that nourishes the cactus and dragon fruit business and creative works. Please come and visit. Company Info CCL Architects & Planners was founded in Taipei in July 2004, was committed to the integration of environmental planning both aesthetics and architectural space, with 2D and 3D drawing creation constituted, with operating entity model, any possibility to experience space, is a charge of vitality and creativity of young design firm. For more information, visit www.archdaily.com. ■ 57