Kaohsiung, the largest port city in Taiwan, is in need of a cruise
ship passenger terminal and public face for its contribution to the
islands growing cultural importance. Sun and Associate’s
submitted proposal for the Passenger Transportation District for the
Port of Kaohsiung is a sweeping architectural statement on public use
and green urban design. The obvious allusion to a wave creates a
welcoming sensibility to visitors and speaks to the islands relationship
to the sea. The building’s mixed use as a conference center, office,
port and urban park expand the programs flexibility and public/ private
accessibility.
The façade is oriented to maximize solar gain in the form of
daylight, both direct and indirect, and for a solar electric array on
the roof. Roof fenestration, mimicking the solar panels help light the
main atrium. The southwest glazing system is protected from direct solar
gain by an exterior adjustable louvered wall consisting of reused
shipping containers. The eastern approach is gradually graded toward the
main bulk of the facility with a substantial green roof and public park
located over the terminal and underground parking.
The atrium is linked to other interior spaces by double height open
corridors and landings. Internal linkages encourage group assembly. The
interior also contains undesignated floor area to adapt for further
growth.
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