"The project is organized around orientation and daylight, aiming to establish consistent solar exposure and visual connections across all units. Each residence is oriented south toward the park, maximizing access to natural light while framing outward views."
"Full-length balconies are incorporated into every unit, mediating between indoor and outdoor conditions and functioning as passive shading devices to reduce solar heat gain in Taipei's subtropical climate."
"Inclined soffits are designed to respond to variations in solar angles throughout the day, limiting direct exposure to high-angle midday sun while allowing lower-angle light to enter during morning and evening hours."
"Material selection for the facade integrates into the environmental strategy, with pale natural stone proposed as the primary cladding material, contributing to the building's overall appearance."
The Northern Lights project in Taipei features a 14-story residential building designed by Henning Larsen in collaboration with KHL Architects & Planners, Arup, and Flaviano Capriotti Architetti. With a gross floor area of 3,464 square meters, it will include 46 residences and is set for completion in 2029. The design emphasizes orientation and daylight, maximizing natural light and views while incorporating full-length balconies and inclined soffits to manage solar exposure and thermal control, aligning with the subtropical climate.
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