The Gift
The Gift is the interior renovation of a forty year old villa in a mountain area in Taiwan. The design is based on the idea of shared art. Hand drawn wall art is combined with framed views of the surrounding landscape. Windows and an entrance in three directions support natural air convection. A Nano Photocatalyst system is added to reduce harmful substances in the air. Slanting glass on the inner side of the aluminum grid facade drains rainwater and limits moisture. Floor height differences are removed and a wheelchair ramp is added for older residents.
The Gift Residential House by Fang Ming Lo has been recognized as a grand example of architectural design by the A' Design Award. The Gift Residential House received the Bronze A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2019. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design competition that rewards superior design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
