Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks troch Jimmy Yung

Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks troch Jimmy Yung is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Sulver yn de kompetysje-kategory Arsjitektuer, Gebou en Struktuerûntwerp.

SulverArsjitektuer· 2026

Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks

troch Jimmy Yung

Klant: Happystudio

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner yn de kategory Arsjitektuer

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Oer Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks

Symbiosis Cat House is in wengebou dat ûntwurpen is foar in smel stedsk perseel. It hûs mei fjouwer ferdjippingen makket it mooglik dat minsken mei allergyen en katten byinoar wenje kinne. In fertikale sonearringsstrategy skiedt de dierefjilden fan de minskefjilden. In sintraal atrium soarget foar in passyf skoarstien-effekt dat allergenen ôffiert sûnder swiere meganyske systemen. Spesjale ôfsûchunits betsjinje de kattebak-sônes. Unbehannele beton, skjinwurkmitselwurk en perforearre metalen treden beheine stof en gemyske útstjit. In kattetoer riist op njonken de trep, sadat it húshâlden fisueel ferbûn bliuwt.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Sulver

Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Symbiosis Cat House Wenkompleks is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: This narrow row house utilizes a vertical zoning strategy to resolve the paradox of density and hygiene. Key features include a stepped setback profile to ensure future adaptability against high rise developments and a dual loop circulation system. The house functions as a metabolic organ, employing a central atrium to drive a stack effect that continuously purges allergens. This ensures that the living environment remains clear without reliance on heavy mechanical systems.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: The building dimensions are Width 5100 mm by Depth 17050 mm by Height 9700 mm. It occupies a site area of 90 square meters with a total floor area of 250 square meters across four floors. Structural components include uncoated concrete, fair faced brickwork, and perforated metal panels. A central vertical atrium provides passive ventilation while localized exhaust systems manage air quality.
Labels: Residential Architecture, Micro Housing, Hypoallergenic Design, Passive Ventilation, Vertical Zoning, Interspecies Living, CFD Simulation, Brutalism, Pet Friendly Architecture
Produksjetechnology: The construction employs a low maintenance and hypoallergenic material strategy. Fair faced brickwork with calibrated porosity creates a breathing skin for natural air filtration. Uncoated concrete and perforated metal treads minimize the emission of chemical compounds and prevent the accumulation of dander. Aero acoustic zoning utilizes localized negative pressure at litter zones via dedicated mechanical exhaust to ensure high air quality in human zones.
Untwerpútdaging: The primary challenge was reconciling strict biological isolation with visual intimacy on a narrow site. The design had to anticipate future urban density while ensuring the interior remained breathable. Engineering a passive stack effect to isolate dander without extensive use of HVAC systems was the technical peak. The design balances private health requirements with public aesthetic value, proving that rigorous functional needs can yield a rhythmic living environment.
Undersyk: Applied Architectural Research. Objectives included the optimization of health for multiple species in high density settings. Methodology involved spatial mapping and airflow simulation using CFD modeling tools. Participants included a family with severe allergies and two felines. Results showed a ninety five percent reduction in the spread of allergens via vertical zoning. Insights confirm that health is a spatial mechanism. This creates a replicable and neuro inclusive model.
Ynspiraasje: The project originates from a critical conflict between respiratory health and the need for interspecies companionship in dense urban areas. The objective was to demonstrate that biological well being and domestic life can be integrated through spatial innovation. By scaling the internal volume to match the vertical requirements of felines, a nested system was created to protect the air quality for human inhabitants while ensuring freedom for animals.
Projektdoer: The project started in January 2022 in Douliu City Taiwan and finished in 2024 in the same location.
Operaasjestreamferrin: The house functions through a shared vertical journey. As family members walk up the stairs, cats climb up their own dedicated tower right beside them. Both paths rise in tandem around a central void to ensure constant visual and acoustic proximity. Key moments include watching companions move across the atrium or hearing them through light filters while the air remains fresh. This design succeeds by protecting the health of every inhabitant while keeping the emotional bond of the household intact.
Teamleden: Design Director: Jimmy Yung
Designer: Tina Liao
Ofbyldingskrediten: All Images: Photographer Yi-Hsien Lee