MVRDV Uses Cantilever Logic and Code Mapping to Design a Distinct Urban Icon in Taiwan

MVRDV uses cantilevered volumes, regulatory ingenuity, and scripting precision to shape this standout residential tower in Taipei. Challenging typologies, responding to tight building codes, and creating spatial diversity through prefabricated logic, MVRDV’s Out of the Box marks a distinctive architectural statement in Tianmu, a northern suburb of Taipei. The 25-storey residential tower sits prominently on Zhongshan North Road, engaging both skyline and streetscape with a marble-clad grid populated by extruded volumes. The design hinges on a rigorous interpretation of Taiwan’s zoning and spatial codes, specifically those governing outdoor areas like balconies and loggias. By cross-referencing these regulations, the design team […]