YMS by onefifteen, Taipei
"It was as if an entire American town had been transplanted to Yangmingshan."
Located in one of Yangmingshan’s five quarters in Shanzaihou is H-2 quarter- the historical American Military Housing Complex built between the 1950s and 1960s. It was home to the highest ranking officials in the US military, intentionally built to recreate a suburbia town, and a leisurely lifestyle for the residences.
Characteristics of the homes include a fireplace in the living room, a one-storey floor plan, with large public spaces, influenced by the American lifestyle. With the history, background, space, and landscape, onefifteen has acquired the H-2 quarter, intending to repurpose it into a new lifestyle destination.
For those who seek the quiet, and for those who seek the splendor.
Abbreviation for Yangmingshan, the name, YMS, is an absolute representation of its location, undertone, and its historical context. Bold and obscure, fashionable and functional - it extends onefifteen with nature's wonders, away from the city where the brand was rooted. The revival of these once occupied homes, brings an exciting new definition to these homes, designed to guide and inspire a lifestyle for a new wave of pleasure seekers. In a hustling city of Taipei, one must seek new ways to slow down, unwind, all to inspire new connections, elevate taste, flavors, meditations, colors, and everything in between.
Visitors are invited to wander into the homes, experience land-to-table dining experience, retail therapy, spa retreat, and to simply getaway from the sounds of the city. Everything is designed mindfully to set a mood of tranquillity, and to provoke curiosity.
Everything is intentionally crafted to transport you to the farthest, or innermost place.
The heart of YMS 陽明⼭ lies not merely in its structures, but in the vibrant tapestry of people it attracts. Artists, designers, chefs, and seekers of inspiration gather here, forming a shared home for all. Its story continues to evolve, etching itself into the collective memory of all who journey there—a place where the beauty of creation intertwines with the majesty of YMS 陽明⼭.
Gallery 4 | Movement within the 4 walls
Spa 6 | 6 degrees of relaxation
Dwell 8 | The after 8 feeling
Lab 10 | To get the perfect 10
Restaurant 12 | Wine and dine, elevated 12-fold
Client: onefifteen Taipei
Agency: OnBrand
Brand Consultant: Norman Tan | Creative Director: Li Li Tan | Graphic Designer: Rebekah Lee
Visuals by Kaiyue Li
2024