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The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Horizontal Canopy,  | International Design Awards Winners

The Horizontal Canopy

UniversityChina University of Technology (Taiwan)
Lead DesignersHong-Yun Chen, Zi-Ya Wang, Prof. Hao-Yun Chi
Project LocationTaipei, Taiwan
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
Entry Description

Project located in the middle of the city of Taipei, “The Horizontal Canopy” is a rethinking of the block classroom, which is transformed into a ground-level forest of learning and community activities. Rotated modular classrooms enhance the daylight and goal view as they create a tapestry of both small and large courtyards, which respectively hold different education, recreation, and activities. The no border landscape fosters a clear division between the inside and outside, between the student and the citizen, giving them the opportunity to grow in a shared space that encompasses generations