A'tolan House|

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT

A'tolan

ARCHITECTS

Create + Think Design Studio

A'tolan is the word meaning "a place with many rocks" from the indigenous language of the natives on the east coast of Taiwan. It may also be interpreted as "piling of rocks," "building a wall with rocks," or "a house made out of rocks."

With a humble posture in front of the majestic sea, the structure extends with a relatively low profile along the contour of the coastline, following its bend as if opening itself to the sea at an angle of 130 degrees. The steel frame is clad with native rocks, while the living roof with various herbs serves as a walkway on a plateau. Utilizing the natural surroundings to conceal the man-made elements, the wide stone stairway descends from the plateau to the open-air foyer of the building.

PROJECT GALLERY

Architecture & Natural Surroundings

A'tolan - Architecture and Natural Surroundings

Through a carefully constructed symbiosis with the surrounding nature, the minimal-footprint structure contains endless possibilities.

JUSTIME IN THE PROJECT

Charming Faucet

The designer selected JUSTIME's Charming faucet in a matte black finish, complementing the interior design and blending seamlessly with the architectural atmosphere.