Tag Archive: Taiwan

May 01

Taiwan Tower Wind Performance

Taiwan Tower Wind Performance 2

Description from Decode Urbanism Office:  The natural parameters of the wind and the characteristics of the base contribute to this elegant design. The unique architecture stands out and becomes the landmark building of the base. This innovative façade design is composed of multiple wind-driven generators supported by the structure. When the wind generator rotates, the façade …

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Mar 18

Taiwan Solar Powered Stadium

Taiwan Solar Powered Stadium

The construction for the Japanese architect Toyo Ito‘s Solar Powered Stadium is finished. Located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, The stadium will hold the record for largest solar-powered stadium in the world with it’s 14,155 m2 roof (covered by 8,844 solar panels). It could potentially generate  1.14 gigawatt hours of electricity every year, enough to power up to 80% of the …

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Nov 22

New Keelung Harbor Terminal Building by Synthesis Design + Architecture

Inspired by the geometric patterns of Taiwanese Hen Cages and the structural shells of luxury racing yachts, the building takes shape in a dynamic gradient form that transitions from exo-skin to exo-skeleton in response to programmatic content as well as performative requirements. Thus, what appears to be formal expression, is actually “informed form” which responds …

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Aug 09

Rainbow Bridge – Light Installation, Taiwan

Rainbow Bridge - Light Installation, Taiwan

Aug 08

Keelung Harbor International Terminal

Keelung Harbor International Terminal

Inspired by the geometric patterns of Taiwanese Hen Cages and the structural shells of luxury racing yachts, the building takes shape in a dynamic gradient form that transitions from exo-skin to exo-skeleton in response to programmatic content as well as performative requirements. Thus, what appears to be formal expression, is actually “informed form” which responds …

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Jul 18

Garden Bridge by AMBi Studio

Garden Bridge by AMBi Studio

Garden Bridge is an elevated pathway designed by AMBi studio in Taiwan

Jul 14

Acera by Hangar Design Group

Acera by Hangar Design Group

A new two-storey shop entirely dedicated to the chinese brand Acera, designed by Hangar Design Group, will be unveiled on july 17th 2012 in the heart of Taipei. Via: +MOOD Hangar Design Group

Jul 10

Spiral Garden Museum

Spiral Garden Museum

Influx Studio‘s entry for a design competition for the new taipei city museum in the capital of taiwan. The proposal aims to be an architectural open invitation to enjoy art as lifestyle. Conceived as a natural extension of the park’s pathways, a spiral ramp embraces the museum façade from the main level up to the …

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Jul 07

Urban Redevelopment Project at Tainan Main Station Area by Maxthreads

Urban Redevelopment Project at Tainan Main Station Area by Maxthreads

Second prize winning vision for the Urban Redevelopment Project at Tainan. Designed by Maxthreads, their strategy attempts to contribute to Taiwan’s economic diversification from its current infrastructure lead planning system. Tainan main station master plan is imagined as a cultural based community and nature intervention, with sustainable residential development and the potential for natural habitat …

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Jun 19

Hunya Chocolate Museum by J. J. Pan & Partners

Museo del Chocolate Hunya by JJPan 5

“The site is surrounded by agricultural land and commands an open view with local residences encircling the peripheral area. The museum sitting on the north-eastern corner of the site and the factory on the south-western side make room for a largest possible outdoor garden. Experience in the museum provides tourists with knowledge of chocolate, and …

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