Seeking "Breath and Respiration"

Breathing is not only a symbol of our life, but also an expression of our physical and emotional state. The ultimate goal of yoga is to change one's breathing pattern, providing the body with natural massage and release, awakening the dormant life energy within. Finding the way of "Breath and Respiration" seems to have become the key to unlocking the door to yoga.

The client of the project needs a sufficient number of classrooms to meet the needs of the members, but also wants to create a quiet and warm space, an ideal venue to escape from the mundane daily life and relax the mind. We placed a circle in the center of the public area, dividing it into a resting area and a symmetrical passage. The passage further separates the resting area from the classrooms, creating dynamic and quiet zones that do not interfere with each other in the use of space.

The entrance faces the windows of the building. There is good greenery outside the windows, but it is also mixed with many chaotic buildings, creating a visually cluttered environment. We use the height of people's line of sight, and in form, we use geometric elements to fix the viewer's first-line sight on the green landscape outside the window. At the same time, we use geometric elements on the ground to guide and form a response, seeking a sense of ceremony when entering the venue.

In terms of materials, we primarily use natural materials. We chose brightly colored wood veneers on the divided circle, aiming to guide the flow of movement and provide a fresh and interesting color experience for the entire space. Repetitive linear patterns are used on the ceiling and floor, while the wall treatment is cleaner. We hope to find the ultimate key of "Breath and Respiration" through a balanced expression of tension and relaxation.