Taiwan Residence Features Striking Hyperbolic Timber Roof
TAIPEI – A new residence in Taiwan showcases a dramatic hyperbolic roof constructed from 396 individual timber pieces and over 3,000 steel joints. Designed by CTAA ARCHITECT / LAB, the structure’s expansive canopy creates multiple shaded zones and frames distinctive spatial experiences, unifying the building’s different areas.
The project, dubbed “Our Forest,” utilizes a Glulam Laminated Timber (GLT) roof supported by 46 Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) pitched roof segments measuring 2 by 3 meters. The roof, rotated 45 degrees, intersects with the building’s orthogonal plan to create varied roof forms and a sense of continuity.Exposed concrete walls and cypress CLT roof panels combine to emphasize the scale and craftsmanship of the design.
CTAA ARCHITECT / LAB conceived the roof as an interconnected environment, demonstrating the potential of contemporary timber architecture. The canopy rests on the perimeter roof edges without additional columns. Images of the residence are courtesy of CTAA ARCHITECT / LAB.
