Within Wilderness

Vacation Retreats as Immersive Experiences of Nature's Essence

This project is an international competition organized by the ARGO Yacht Club in Qingwan, Penghu, aimed at transforming idle land into a resort. The competition's theme emphasizes sustainability and harmonious coexistence with the ocean, promoting an immersive experience that integrates the unique features of the local environment through travel and lifestyle. Penghu, known for its expansive natural seascapes, boasts rich topography and abundant marine resources. Unlike typical coastal landscapes, Penghu’s rugged volcanic coastline ranges from towering cliffs to gentle shores, creating a dynamic scenery that enhances sensory experiences. The target guests for this resort are travelers staying a week or longer, making it essential to design Penghu, known for its expansive natural seascapes, boasts rich topography and abundant marine resources. Unlike typical coastal landscapes, Penghu’s rugged volcanic coastline ranges from towering cliffs to gentle shores, creating a dynamic scenery that enhances sensory experiences. The target guests for this resort are travelers staying a week or longer, making it essential to design a living space that responds to the surrounding environment. Thus, Creating an interface with nature through architecture is the main challenge of this design.

ARGO Island International Design Competition - 1st Prize

Date: 2022 (B.Arch Year 5)
Type: Vacation Resort
Location: Qingwan, Penghu, Taiwan
Design Team: YaJu Lee, BingHao Hsieh (2) Instructor: Sung Li-Wen
Role: As a two-person design team member, I mainly focused on Site Analysis, Main Architecture Design, Building Physical Environment Analysis and Physical Model Making