The "anonymous" metal buildings found in rural Taiwan were a visual reference for Double Roof House, which local practice Studio Tngtetshiu has created in Tainan.
Double Roof House comprises a home, warehouse and playground, located alongside a red-brick church previously renovated by Studio Tngtetshiu.
To contrast the solidity of the church, the studio used a steel-framed structure and panels of corrugated metal for the home, referencing agricultural buildings nearby.
The metal dwelling contrasts with the red-brick church
"We focused on anonymous building types and compositions, attempting to embody the idea of 'same, same, but different'," Studio Tngtetshiu told Dezeen.
"We hope the architecture can express a sense of familiarity yet evoke a slight sense of unfamiliarity, aiming to engage in a dialogue with the tin-roofed, anonymous buildings commonly seen in rural Taiwan," it added. The warehouse and home occupy two separate buildings, with the space between them and the existing church used as a paved terrace and play area.
White walls line the interiors
Where the roofs of the home and warehouse meet, they are connected by a red section of guttering, creating a sheltered space between the two.
Both buildings are finished externally with metal panels and a corrugated metal roof, with a red-painted column marking the home's entrance.

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