The project was originally a campaign for the “Stay Home, Stay Positive” initiative launched by Buda.tv and Motionappetit during the pandemic.
Three years later, Buda.tv wanted to continue spreading positive vibes with a new challenge, so ”The Positive Building” project was born.
This time, I continued with the traditional Taiwanese balcony design I had previously done and created another lovely balcony.
It’s a place where I can enjoy the pleasure of watering plants on warm, sunny afternoons with my beloved cat companion!
I would also like to introduce the tiles on the balcony, which are one of the most common patterns in Taiwanese old houses, symbolizing "well-being and health."
The original photo and the 3D texture I made.
Taiwan's old tiles originated from the Spanish Majolica Tile and were introduced by the Japanese during the Japanese colonial period, prevailing from 1915 to 1935. Due to local customs and sentiments, Taiwanese artisans created unique patterns such as peonies, roses, lisianthuses, and various geometric designs. The motifs on these tiles tend to convey blessings and auspicious meanings.
Each tile is meticulously hand-painted, and due to the complex craftsmanship and high production costs, flower tiles became a symbol of luxury. Only a few affluent families had the capability to incorporate them as decorations, embedding them in the upper parts of their houses.
These precious tiles, crafted between 1915 and 1935, are limited by their intricate manual work and specific origin. Production ceased with the outbreak of World War II. Despite their brief popularity in Taiwan, lasting less than two decades, these era-specific tiles will forever remain in the beautiful architecture and furniture of that time.
🔹See more Taiwan's old tiles on The Museum of Old Taiwan Tiles
🌺 See their full project here 🐱
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