Tessellation Patterns | 2020 

In recent years, Taiwan has witnessed a surge in vacant old houses due to issues like poor ventilation and lighting. Renovating these houses is challenging due to potential structural instability from modifications. To tackle this, a proposal suggests using lightweight, disassemble-friendly materials. This approach eases strain on existing structures and allows flexible adjustments based on function. The plan involves creating modular units for versatile walls to be applied on old building facades.

Inspired by tessellation in Islamic architecture, the design uses simple shapes like triangles, rectangles, and hexagons to form intricate walls. Contemporary artists and architects like Erwin Hauer and the Boston Society of Architects have utilized this logic in their designs. The brick wall pattern is built with "truchet tiles", arranging rotated basic units for various configurations. A 3D environment tool analyzes sunlight penetration to predict its impact on occupants throughout the year.

An application of the design envisions refurbishing an old street house into a multi-function public museum, with spaces for painting exhibitions, sculpture displays, a media room, and an atrium. Brick walls will be arranged in zigzag patterns to create depth and block excessive sunlight in the painting area, while straight-line arrangements in the sculpture area enhance natural light and shadows. Corridor walls with holes guide visitors to the media room, and the atrium features interactive brick installations for collaborative 3D structures.

The refurbished museum aims to be an engaging space, showcasing design's transformative power and offering immersive art experiences for visitors.