X4 Office

/ Nestingl Series

這是 StudioX4 第四次搬遷的新辦公空間，選址於台北大巨蛋商圈一處巷弄內的老建築。原屋為1968年興建的兩層加強磚造結構，歷經多次整修與違建增建，原貌已不復見。原本規劃進行危老重建，卻在403大地震後促使我們重新思考：都市更新是否只有拆除重建一途？是否能以更溫和的方式，延續舊建築的生命？

This marks the fourth relocation of StudioX4, with our new office situated in a quiet alley within the bustling Taipei Dome district. The original structure—a two-story reinforced masonry building constructed in 1968—had undergone numerous unauthorized extensions and renovations over the decades, rendering its original character nearly unrecognizable. Initially slated for demolition and redevelopment under Taiwan’s Urban Renewal and “dangerous and old building” (危老) programs, the project took a turn after the 403 Hualien Earthquake, prompting us to reconsider: must urban transformation always rely on teardown and rebuild? Could there be a gentler, more regenerative approach?

我們最終選擇「保留再生」而非「拆除重建」，透過拆除違建、釋放前院空間、重構立面語彙，使建築重新與街道產生對話，也讓光與風再次回到生活中。

In response, we chose preservation over demolition, opting for architectural regeneration through subtraction and reinterpretation. By removing illegal additions, reopening the front courtyard, and reworking the building’s façade, we allowed it to reconnect with the street. Light and wind now flow freely through the open space, and the building once again breathes with the rhythm of daily life.

立面設計從台灣早期的雨淋板木造建築汲取靈感，轉譯為使用本地柳杉所製的燒杉板。這樣的材料選擇不僅回應地方工藝，也避免了瀝青類建材對環境的負擔。我們以低彩度、簡潔的立面語言回應街道尺度，讓建築自然地融入街區肌理。

The façade draws inspiration from the rain-screen wooden architecture common in early Taiwanese buildings, reinterpreted using locally sourced Japanese cedar treated with the shou sugi ban (charred wood) technique. This material choice not only honors local craftsmanship but also avoids the environmental burden of asphalt-based products. The low-saturation, minimalist aesthetic allows the building to quietly integrate into the existing streetscape.

室內則以燒杉原枝作為結構與空間界定節點，配合活動隔間，提供靈活而通透的使用彈性。在開放與私密、採光與通風之間取得平衡，形塑一個能適應不同工作模式的彈性場域。

Inside, full-length charred cedar trunks serve as both vertical structural elements and spatial dividers. Paired with a flexible partition system, the space can shift between openness and privacy, maintaining natural ventilation and daylight while adapting to various modes of work.

本案不僅是一次微型拉皮工程，更是對都市再生的實驗。我們嘗試透過建築，打開與街坊互動的日常場景，回應一間事務所對城市生活的理解與參與。

More than a minor renovation, this project serves as a testbed for micro-scale urban regeneration. Through architecture, we sought to open a dialogue with the neighborhood, crafting an everyday scene where the building engages warmly with its context—reflecting our ongoing commitment to participating in and responding to the life of the contemporary city.