The Wandering Walls Featured on BauNetz Wissen
The Wandering Walls Featured on BauNetz Wissen
BauNetz is Germany’s leading architecture magazine, providing architects, designers, and construction professionals with the most up-to-date and comprehensive industry information. Its specialized knowledge platform, BauNetz Wissen, is renowned for in-depth, technically detailed content covering materials, construction techniques, and design innovations.
This feature presents a complete overview of The Wandering Walls—from design concept and construction phases to post-completion imagery. The article showcases not only the building’s exterior and interior details but also examines how the curved fair-faced concrete walls interact with Hengchun’s topography and prevailing winds, achieving both aesthetic and functional goals through precise craftsmanship and engineering.
Highlights from the Feature:
- The three curved fair-faced concrete walls act as climate-responsive structures, channeling wind and creating shade.
- Advanced formwork techniques and multi-phase pouring ensured consistent curvature and texture.
- Interiors pair raw concrete with natural light, creating a balance between ruggedness and refinement.
- Close collaboration between owner Gavin and architect Grace balanced aesthetics with structural integrity.