Sky Green is the recently completed project by Singapore-based practice WOHA in Taichung, Taiwan, commissioned by the developer Golden Jade with Feng Chia University as a sustainable buiding for the city. Including residential apartments, shops and recreational facilities distributed in two towers, the skyscraper aims to be a green benchmark for other buildings to be built in Taichung.
Studio WOHA brings nature placing trees on Tower A balconies, extended with this purpose, and placing a green screen on the facade of Tower B, made of a grid where plants can grow. Every five floors the building offers skygardens. Sky Green has been designed considering the subtropical climate of the region, earthquakes and typhoons.
- Project:
- Sky Green
- Location:
- Taichung, Taiwan
- Program:
- Residential apartments, shops, recreational facilities
- Architects:
- WOHA
- Commissioned by:
- Golden Jade with Feng Chia University
- Completion:
- 2019

Marble matters– exploring Carrara’s legacy
Sixteen young international architects took part in two intensive training days in Carrara, organized by FUM Academy and YACademy, featuring visits to the marble quarries and a design workshop focused on the use of the material.