Function
The site is located in a old, un-planned, self-generating industrial area in the outskirts of central Taipei that is crowded with plain industrial sheds. The Client's plan is to replaces an existing shed with 4-story multi-level, modern logistic building to meet fast expanding demands of Greater Taipei.   

Site Plan
Priority of logistic facilities is high efficient movement and distribution; The site is L shapes; with a smaller rectangle attached to a bigger one facing the only street exposure in front. 10 spaces for container tractors are provided at ground level facing the street. A circluar ramp is placed at the smaller rectangle to provide access to upper levels for a total of 120 spaces for straight body trucks. Along with horizontal and vertical conveying systems at warehouse, the facility is highly efficient and productive.

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The Client is subsidiary company of Kerry Logistics, Asia's premier logistics service provider, who has a CIS strategy of "ultra-modern" asethetics, clearly defined volumes, and color codes for its building facilites. The Project provides a paradigm for multi-level logistic center. With 6-meter cantilevar at front, a floating box becomes a imposing presence while also provides ample manuveuring spaces for tractors. Rectangular volume of the main body and circular of the ramp provides contrast in shape as well as sense of weight.  This area is serviced by regional arterial road, with easy access to MRT and riverfront, and has transformed into an emerging urban center. The Project, as the first high-quality industrial building, would bring new vitality and quality to it. ​