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Human Haus TN / Minusplus Design

Miwa Negoro — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Human Haus TN transforms a traditional townhouse in Tainan into a contemporary retail space driven by architectural sequence. Responding to the existing structure through minimal intervention, the design preserves exposed brick walls, timber roof framing, and the original proportions of the townhouse while inserting a crisp white volume as a new spatial layer. Selective removal of ceilings and walls reveals the original structure, allowing the building itself to be read as a temporal section.

Project E Apartment / longwave studio

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

The project occupies a two-level penthouse where both floors have independent access. By utilizing this dual-entry condition, the design reorganizes the vertical circulation, placing the primary entrance on the upper level and redefining the ritual of returning home while transforming storage into an architectural façade. The TV wall is raised and set back to create an expandable storage zone, where sneakers, skateboards, sports gear, and outdoor clothing are neatly organized. A red semi-circular volume accommodates large camping equipment and is positioned adjacent to the dust-off area, allowing the processes of leaving and returning home to flow seamlessly.

House Kuo / zuso studio

Miwa Negoro — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In a narrow townhouse with daylight limited to the front and rear, light becomes the primary element shaping the interior experience. Located in a dense urban setting, the long and narrow townhouse is constrained by party walls on both sides, allowing natural light to enter only from the front and rear façades. This condition often results in dark and compressed interior spaces, particularly toward the center of the plan. The client sought a home that felt calm, personal, and grounded—a place where daily life could naturally settle after stepping inside.

Architecture Museum, Xinyi Street of Coral Stone / AS.Studio

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Situated in the heart of Tainan's historic Wutiaogang Cultural District, the Architecture Museum, Xinyi Street of Coral Stone—located at No. 13–17, Xinyi Street—stands near key cultural sites including Dueyue Gate, Jifu Temple, and the former Xin Fuxing Textile Factory. Originally built as the residence of Qing military scholar Hu Cheng-Yuan, it was reconstructed in the 1930s by Huang Sun-Kuai, combining traditional southern architecture with modern-era ornamentation.

Solar Locus / air matters + 16 arch studio

Miwa Negoro — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Solar Locus is the corporate headquarters of a solar energy company in Taiwan. Taking light as its point of departure, the project seeks a return to the essence of nature, with architecture serving as a medium to reconnect humanity with the natural world. The design aspires to create a structure that captures the traces of light and shadow — where one can reawaken to the presence of light and nature through spatial perception — rendering the architecture itself a "Container of Light."

NCKU Art Lounges Da Hsin Yuan / MAYU architects

Miwa Negoro — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

NCKU Art Lounges is situated at the heart of National Cheng Kung University, facing the remnants of the Tainan City Wall and its West Gate through a tree-lined avenue. It neighbors the University President's Residence and lies along the primary green belt and student activities within the campus. Originally used as a kindergarten, the site has been transformed into a novel type of public space within the university, made possible by this project, welcoming students, faculty, residents, and alumni to visit at any time.

Triangle House / Metrics Architecture Studio

Miwa Negoro — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Located in the center of Tainan City, one of the early developed cities of Taiwan, situated in an irregular triangle site in-between a quiet neighborhood and a future commercial development.

Office P&L / Studio Tngtetshiu

Valeria Silva — Fri, 23 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

This project begins with a priority on economy—working with, rather than against, the existing spatial typologies and structural conditions. By minimizing design intervention, the intent was to underscore and reveal the latent character of the original architecture while introducing new office functions. As the new program overlays the old structural order, the original spatial qualities are not erased but reawakened.

Double Roof House / Studio Tngtetshiu

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 07 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000

A 60-year-old red-brick church is located next to the site, which was renovated by us a year ago and given a name as Church of Church. The mission was to build a new complex of a residence, a warehouse and a playground next to it. Each part is independent at its function, but all are brought together under such occasional condition. Our intention is to avoid interference from different function but retain certain connections with others.

Where Form Speaks Volumes: 7 Buildings to Explore Taiwan's Unique Cultural Architecture

Moises Carrasco — Sat, 03 May 2025 07:30:00 +0000

In most situations, architects navigate a complex web of construction codes, airspace regulations, and numerous other rules that dictate the form and execution of a project. However, cultural architecture often presents a unique opportunity for more daring and expressive designs. These projects frequently garner support from local governments, unlocking possibilities for formal explorations that might otherwise remain unrealized. In this regard, cultural architecture serves a dual purpose: enriching the community and establishing iconic landmarks that define the identity of their city or region. This ambition has certainly manifested in Taiwan. Situated in the heart of East Asia, this island nation boasts a remarkable array of formal explorations by both international and Taiwanese architects.

The Taiwan Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Explores the “Precarious Intelligens”

Reyyan Dogan — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:30:00 +0000

At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia 2025, the collateral event titled "NON-Belief: Taiwan Intelligens of Precarity" is curated by Cheng-Luen Hsueh and co-curators Ping-Sheng Wu, Meng-Tsun Su, and Sung-Chang Leo Chiang, working alongside a team from the NCKU Department of Architecture. In line with the Biennale's main theme, "Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.", the exhibition explores the idea of "precarious intelligens," a form of resilience shaped by the intersection of natural disasters, geopolitical challenges, globalization, and an uncertain future.

From Micro to Spacious: Maximazing Space in Taiwan’s Urban Apartments

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Despite its small size, the island of Taiwan is densely populated, with more than 80% of its people living in urban areas. Available space is often limited, particularly in major cities like Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Therefore, designers face the ongoing challenge of creating interiors that feel spacious, functional, and visually appealing despite their sometimes compact footprints. Rather than seeing these limitations as constraints, architects embrace them as opportunities to experiment with smart layouts and multi-functional furniture that enhances livability.

Pointe Pavilion / J.R Architects

Hana Abdel — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

The Pointe Pavilion is in front of the Taiwan Railway Liuying Station and is an integrated sidewalk system. Several light and pure geometric curved metal plates are gently placed on the striated site. The circulation and nodes are redefined and reconfigured into a multifunctional sequence through the materiality of metal plates and red brick pavement. The pavilion is a weather-protected corridor, a neighborhood resting spot, and a bus station.

Han Pao‐Teh Memorial Museum / KRIS YAO | ARTECH

Hana Abdel — Wed, 03 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Han Pao‐Teh is widely recognized as one of the seminal figures of modern architectural theory in Taiwan. In honor of his work and contributions to the arts field, a memorial museum at the Tainan University of the Arts, an educational institution established by Han himself, was brought forth to house and display his collections. As an embodiment of Han’s take on museums and values of education, the memorial museum seamlessly merges the exhibition and teaching spaces together.

Architectural Salvage: Cultural Hotspots using Adaptive Reuse

Rebecca Ildikó Leete — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The dawn of the Anthropocene has thrown the idea of adaptive reuse into the limelight: effectively the pinnacle of urban regeneration and revitalization. It utilizes the presence of existing buildings with historic and cultural value and re-purposes them to be functional. Essentially a form of architectural salvage; a sustainable and viable means of rebuilding.

Casa Plaza / J.R Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0000

The project task was to design the residence for a young married couple on the site right next to the client’s current family house in Tainan, Taiwan. Therefore, The main concept is to maintain the connection between the family generations yet at the same time to keep the separate private space.

Tainan Spring / MVRDV

Paula Pintos — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Tainan’s water network served as the basis for the city’s marine and fishing industry since the 17th century, but the 1980s saw the city depart from this historic urban approach. China-Town Mall was built on top of the old harbour next to the Tainan Canal in 1983. A large commercial structure that no longer serves its intended purpose, it has become a drain on the vitality of downtown Tainan. Tainan Spring shows what solutions are possible for unused shopping malls now that online shopping is supplanting physical stores.

IN/House / Fieldevo design studio + LinBoYang Architects

Collin Chen — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 03:00:00 +0000

What are livelihoods? What are meditations?