Jut Karl Lagerfeld
Project Overview
- Project Name: Jut Karl Lagerfeld
- District: Beitun District, Taichung City
- Building Type: High-floor luxury residence
- Featured Unit: Tower A1, 21st Floor
- Unit Condition: Bare-shell unit
- Gross Floor Area: Approx. 314.81 ping (including parking spaces)
- Main Interior Area: Approx. 154.74 ping
- Land Area: Approx. 47.23 ping
- Parking: 3 parking spaces
- Handover Status: Completed and delivered
Project Introduction
The most distinctive feature of this project is that it is the only residential building in the world fully designed by Karl Lagerfeld. From the building façade and common areas to the furniture selection, every detail reflects Karl Lagerfeld’s signature fashion aesthetics and French style, making it not only a residence, but also a collectible architectural work.
Karl Lagerfeld, widely known as the “Kaiser of Fashion,” served as Creative Director for Chanel, Fendi, and his namesake brand Karl Lagerfeld. Jutai Lafayette represents the first architectural work of his career and one of the few cross-disciplinary design projects he ever participated in.
The building combines classical French elements with modern architectural language, using clean lines, refined proportions, and premium materials to create a highly distinctive identity.
Beyond its global recognition and brand value, Jutai Lafayette is also defined by high-floor views, expansive interior spaces, and a low-density residential environment, catering to affluent buyers who value privacy, lifestyle quality, and collectibility.
Developer Introduction
Jutai Construction is well known for its focus on luxury residences, architectural aesthetics, and lifestyle-oriented developments. Many of its projects emphasize design, brand positioning, and artistic curation, making it one of the few developers in Taiwan with a true boutique residential identity.
Jutai Lafayette continues Jutai’s long-standing commitment to design and lifestyle, featuring large-scale residences, international-standard spatial planning, and a refined resident profile, making it one of the most representative luxury developments in Taichung.
Location
The project is located in Beitun District, Taichung, an area that has rapidly become one of the city’s most desirable residential districts due to major infrastructure projects, transportation development, and the emergence of luxury residential communities.
The location offers quick access to Taichung’s 7th Redevelopment Zone, Shui-Nan Economic and Trade Park, and the city center, while also benefiting from mature commercial districts, department stores, restaurants, schools, and parks.
Compared with denser urban districts, Beitun offers stronger daily convenience, a lower-density environment, and greater long-term growth potential, attracting affluent buyers and business owners.
Project Planning
Jutai Lafayette is designed primarily as a large-scale luxury residence targeting affluent buyers and collectors. The layouts emphasize spacious living rooms, large master suites, expansive views, and flexible interior planning, making them ideal for business owners, multi-generational families, and buyers who value quality living.
This featured unit is located on the 21st floor, offering excellent natural light, views, and privacy. The main interior area is approximately 154.74 ping, with three flat parking spaces, providing a rare sense of scale.
The unit is delivered in bare-shell condition, allowing buyers to fully customize the layout and design according to their own preferences and lifestyle.
Architectural Significance
Jutai Lafayette is one of the most representative luxury residences in Taichung. Its core value lies not only in its location and product planning, but also in its unique architectural identity.
This project was Karl Lagerfeld’s first architectural work and remains the only luxury residence in the world fully designed by him. From the façade and common areas to the furniture selection, every element reflects his signature French fashion aesthetics, giving the building exceptional recognition and collectible value.
Unlike conventional luxury residences that focus mainly on size and location, Jutai Lafayette integrates fashion, art, and architecture, creating a rare boutique residential concept in Taiwan.
Its large unit sizes, low-density planning, high-floor views, and refined resident profile further strengthen its exclusivity and landmark status.
