The project is developed from an A–frame façade. Its concept comes from the seek of the optimum space for living according to the activity we perform. We proposed a rectangular core, where all the standing activities are performed and where one can access to all the utilitarian spaces, such as: kitchen table-top, bathroom, bed, storage, desk, etc. The utilitarian spaces, adjacent to the rectangular core, are within triangles and rhomboids. These geometries, apart from containing its own activity, they offer stability to the whole structure.
寄生之屋
以A型立面為項目的基礎開發，其設計概念是根據人們的活動來追求恰當的居住空間。因此，我們設計了一個矩形核心區域，且將所有空間集中串連，主要的活動都在此完成。如：廚房桌面、浴室、床、儲藏室、書桌等，皆安排在三角形和菱形的幾何區域內，與矩形核心區相鄰。這些幾何形狀不僅容納著各自的功能活動，同時也為整個結構提供了穩定性。
The Project is composed of 3 modules created by 4 structural frames that combine spaces free of utilitarian objects, in order to maximise the use of the volume and diminish the built area. This allows the flexible space of the rectangular core to be used to the convenience of the activity performed in the dwelling.
該項目是由4個結構框架建構而成的3個模組，這些結構框架不僅是支撐建築物的組件，還被劃分出一些開放及沒有固定用途的空間，這使矩形核心從而有效且更靈活地利用這些區域，滿足不同活動的需求。
With a large transparent window, the project lets natural light in through the North Façade. It opens views towards the city and the Cotacachi, Imbabura, Mojanda and Cayambe volcanoes. On the other hand, a frosted glass on the south façade ensures good illumination, ventilation and privacy towards the neighbors. On the east and west façade, which in Ecuador they get direct sunlight during the whole year, are completely closed to avoid the access of direct sunlight.
該項目透過北側寬敞的透明窗戶讓自然光透進，並打開了面向城市和科塔卡奇（Cotacachi）、因巴布拉（Imbabura）、莫揚達（Mojanda）以及（Cayambe）火山的視野。南向使用霧面玻璃，確保了良好的照明、通風，同時維護了與鄰居之間的隱私。而在厄瓜多爾的東、西向全年都會受到陽光的日曬，因此它們被完全封閉，以避免東、西曬的問題，確保室內的舒適環境。
For interior walls and flooring, OSB panels are used as a finish. For exteriors walls and roof, steel panels. Given the timber structure and substructure for fixing the metallic panels, we create a 12cm insulation void which is filled with coconut fibre as insulating material. Steel foundations are employed to attach the project to the slab of the existing structure.
室內牆壁和地板使用OSB板材作為表面材料，外牆和屋頂則使用鋼板。考量到木結構和金屬板固定的次結構，我們設計了一個12公分的隔熱空間，並以椰子纖維作為隔熱材料。此外，該項目採用鋼質基礎與將其固定在現有結構的地板上，確保其結構安全穩固。
Although, it is possible to build the project in urban or rural plots without existing constructions, ideally its construction should occur on underused rooftops of urban edifications that are structurally sound. Buildings where one can connect to the existing water, waste and electrical grids. In this way, we can contribute to the densification of the city from a very small scale, with a minimum of economic investment and use of resources, as well as contributing to the conservation of the architectural heritage.
儘管這個項目有機會可以在沒有現有建築的城市或鄉村土地上建造，但理想的情況是在結構穩固且未被充分利用的城市建築物屋頂上進行施工，前提是這些建築應能夠接入現有的供水、排水及電力網絡。這樣，我們能在較小的規模上，以最低的金費和資源投入，為城市增加土地使用效率，並有助於保護建築遺產。
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