Chen, Kuan-hua, the emerging architect, created a series of fair-faced concrete and stone-like rough surface of buildings on the Taiwan Provincial Highway 11 in the east coast of Taiwan.

Among his designs, Haulien 118 is located the closest to the Pacific Ocean with a long and narrow structure. It stands at the Makudaai Tribe quietly and its stone-like surface looks like a half-finished concrete house that integrates perfectly into the landscape of the mountains and the sea.

The design was inspired by the concept of “living a simple life,” which conveys the philosophy of “less is more, and empty is full.”
The bold horizontal lines with rugged and unrefined walls expose the magnificent scenery behind the building.

Rain and wind leave their trail on the walls and create the deep gray surface over time. The house stands still silently and firmly as like it puts the belief into practice.