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Office H / Minusplus Design

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Challenging the traditional model of a tucked-away pantry, we boldly reposition the "Employee Interaction Lounge" as the heart of the workspace. Through "diverted circulation" and a "separate yet connected" layout, we craft an office that employees are eager to return to—an ideal response to the new era of remote and hybrid work. By weaving together materiality, abundant natural light, and intentional blank spaces, we ease workplace stress and inject a sense of calm into the fast-paced financial consulting industry.

Little Aesthetic Hub / YARCH + ATELIERII

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

The Little Aesthetic Hub transforms a secondary school foyer in Taiwan into a shared spatial core where circulation becomes an active part of learning. Rather than functioning solely as a passage, the project redefines the foyer as a flexible environment that supports informal study, gathering and everyday interaction.

Henning Larsen Reveals Designs for Residential Tower Adjacent to Daan Park in Taipei

Reyyan Dogan — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Henning Larsen, in collaboration with KHL Architects & Planners, Arup, and Flaviano Capriotti Architetti, has proposed the design for a 14-story residential building in Taipei for Continental Development Corporation. The project, titled Northern Lights, has a gross floor area of 3,464 square meters and is scheduled for completion in 2029. Situated adjacent to Daan Park, the development includes 46 residences and is positioned within a dense urban environment while maintaining proximity to one of the city's primary green spaces, which is described as a key contextual reference in the design.

L’appartement Hu / OUJ

Miwa Negoro — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

After the pandemic, the elderly parents and their daughters, previously living in southern and northern Taiwan, began considering future care needs and decided to live together in Taipei. Located in a 40-year-old public housing complex, this 72-sqm apartment navigates two opposing conditions: the tranquil greenery of the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab to the south, and the bustle of a major commercial boulevard to the north. The low ceilings and original layout with three small bedrooms intensified the narrow proportions and the sense of enclosure. Moreover, iron window grilles and fixed AC units obstructed the openings, severely compromising natural light and ventilation.

OMA’s Metropolitan Village Advances Toward Completion in Taipei’s Xinyi District

Antonia Piñeiro — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000

OMA's Metropolitan Village, also known as Taipei Xinyi–Wenchang Residence, is a new high-rise residential tower located in Taipei's Xinyi Central Business District. The project, led by David Gianotten and Chiaju Lin, with HCCH & Associates Architects Planners & Engineers as local collaborator, provides 11,961 m² of residential floor area on a 736 m² site. The 95 m, 23-storey building follows the concept of a "vertical village," reflecting the increasingly fluid boundary between living and working identified by the architects in post-pandemic Taipei. Commissioned by Continental Development Corporation, the project broke ground in 2024 and is scheduled for completion in 2027. Recent images show construction progress, with the highest structural element now being installed.

Waterfrom Design's Office / Waterfrom Design

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Throughout eight months of design and on-site work, we realized that what truly matters is not the completeness of drawings, but the intuition shaped by being present. Around 70% of the layout was defined early on, while the remaining 30% was deliberately left without a set function—allowing light, behaviors, and moods to participate in forming the space.

Qingshan Forest Junior High School Classroom / 317studio

Miwa Negoro — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

An interior space conceived as a forest clearing, centered on the shared ritual of gathering around a campfire. Located in Xizhi District, New Taipei City—an area characterized by frequent rainfall—Qingshan Elementary and Junior High School has long been dedicated to the development of Scouting education. The school envisioned a dedicated Scout classroom that could integrate teaching, hands-on training, and group activities while responding to the limitations of conventional indoor spaces.

C.S.C Residence / Shih-shih Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

C.S.C Residence is a residential renovation project located in Taipei, reconfiguring a 40-year-old multi-storey home to support contemporary living through spatial reorganization rather than structural replacement. The residence has a total floor area of 311 square metres, including balconies.

Sailing Castle Ren'ai / Cheng Tsung FENG Design Studio

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

In his Sailing Castle series, artist Cheng Tsung FENG reimagines the appearance of cities as if they were fleets of ships gathered at sea. Through large-scale installation art, he captures the silhouettes of surrounding buildings and transforms them into poetic impressions that weave together time, space, and memory.

Zaha Hadid Architects’ Danjiang Bridge Nears Completion Ahead of 2026 Opening in Taipei, Taiwan

Antonia Piñeiro — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Zaha Hadid Architects was announced as the winner of the Danjiang Bridge International Competition in 2015. At the time, the design proposal sought to minimize the bridge's visual impact by employing a single concrete structural mast to support a 920-meter-long cable-stayed span. Construction began in 2019 on what would become the world's longest single-mast, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. In October 2025, the final segment of the bridge's steel decking was installed, connecting the east and west banks of the Tamsui River estuary in Taiwan for the first time and confirming its opening date for May 12, 2026.

Shifting Urban Perspectives: Beimen's Journey from Obstacle to Urban Anchor in Taipei

Moises Carrasco — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The North Gate of Taipei, also known as Beimen, stands not only as a reminder of the city's complex history but also as a witness to the changing urban landscape around it, and its shifting attitudes towards the urban spaces bordering heritage buildings. Initially a Chinese imperial frontier, spared from demolition during the Japanese colonial dominion, crowded by overpasses and highways in the postwar modernization efforts, it has recently regained its prominent status through the development of the plaza that now frames it. The gate's resilience through shifting urban priorities and architectural policies tells a story of heritage preservation not only through the built form, but also through the open spaces framing it.

MVRDV’s First Residential Tower in Taiwan Features Digitally Planned Modular Design

Antonia Piñeiro — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000

MVRDV has released images of "Out of the Box", a 12,025 sqm residential tower in Tianmu, one of Taipei's northernmost neighborhoods. Designed for Win Sing Development Company, the project began in 2019 and was developed using a system of standardized elements digitally distributed based on criteria such as habitability, efficiency, and access to community services. These elements are expressed in the tower's irregular, gridded façade, which features a layered marble cladding.

House FC / fws_work

Miwa Negoro — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The client is an artist who desired both a tranquil and inspiring environment in a 60 sqm small apartment in Taipei, Taiwan. fws_work embraces the concept of "one step at a moment creates a scene", where every step, every moment, every scene is infused with poetic essence.

Echo Villa / Peny Hsieh Interiors

Miwa Negoro — Sat, 24 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Echo Villa is nestled on the mid-mountainside of Taiwan, where the architecture flows naturally with the terrain, bringing the rhythm of the hills into both the structure and interior. Inspired by the homeowner's longing for a life close to nature, the design centers around the concept of "Echoes of the Earth." Mountain lines are echoed through window frames, landscape language is translated into architectural elements, and soft curves define staircases, furniture, and circulation, creating a seamless spatial fluidity. The residence adopts a palette of sandy earth tones, highlighted by a nine-meter-high foyer and custom-blown glass lighting that evokes the feeling of mist rising through the mountains.

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.

A New Journey Residence / Wei Yi International Design Associates

Valeria Silva — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sheltered by the mature street trees adjacent to the property, the old residence stands as a rare sanctuary within the dense urban jungle. Yet, this natural advantage also concealed an underlying issue: due to the constant shading from the trees, parts of the garden suffered from insufficient sunlight, resulting in sparse and struggling vegetation. Additionally, the original layout, which featured only a single entry point, presented a functional drawback—visitors had to pass through the elder resident's private living area, disrupting their daily life. Consequently, reconfiguring the circulation system became a key aspect of the renovation.

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.

Peckish Bakery / guudpin design

Miwa Negoro — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Blending Neighborhood Culture and Urban Scenery: A Fusion of Old and New Culinary Experiences – Peckish, the new bakery and dining brand under Ivette Cafe, continues its mission of promoting culinary culture by bringing a fresh, humanistic experience into the community. Situated in the context of the Minsheng neighborhood, the building's original façade has been preserved, resonating with its mosaic-patterned arched exterior. Using everyday materials such as cement and red bricks, the space narrates a timeless story. The interplay of steps and walls creates a dynamic layered façade that seamlessly integrates into the local atmosphere.