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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.

Old Fongshan City Wall Historic Route / MAYU architects

Miwa Negoro — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Old City of Fongshan County, the oldest preserved walled city in Taiwan, reflects over two centuries of socio-economic change. In line with the client's goal to regenerate the site, an elevated walkway was implemented to maintain minimal visual and physical footprint while enabling modern exploration. This walkway, with its varied design, adapts to different needs along the city wall and integrates design elements into a single linear structure.

House of Cluster / YD Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000

At the foot of the mountain, we designed a cluster of homes for a family, resembling a settlement. The terrain of the village gently slopes upward from west to east, with the site located on the higher eastern side, offering expansive views that overlook the entire community and are surrounded by mountain scenery.

45° Kindergarten / office aaa

Hana Abdel — Sun, 19 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Dapu Elementary and Junior High School Affiliated Kindergarten. Nestled in the mountainous region of Chiayi County, Dapu Township bears a significant history. In 1973, the construction of the Tseng Wen Reservoir led to the flooding of its valley plains and towns. Consequently, much of its land was either nationalized or designated as protected forest reserves, transforming Dapu into an enchanting sanctuary.

Entry Pavilion / Metrics Architecture Studio

Andreas Luco — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Initially, this was a project about functionality and efficiency, an entry pavilion for a mental hospital located in southern Taiwan. It serves as a gate entry which can transform into a fever screening station during the pandemic. Instead of building a linear wall, we created a boundary with a layer of spaces, which serves as a transition between the hospital campus and the external highway, also creates a series of collective spaces which has the potential for multi-functional use which also kept the building’s gesture more welcoming than a wall with a guard post.

Pingtung Public Library / MAYU architects

Collin Chen — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0000

The existing Pingtung Public Library, originally built in 1983, is a typical example of public buildings built before the democratization of Taiwan. Among other things, the most problematic of all is that its main entrance has no direct connection to the main street, making the building almost hidden from the city.

Tainan Public Library / Mecanoo + MAYU Architects

Paula Pintos — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The oldest city in Taiwan, Tainan has a rich history influenced by different cultures. There are remnants of maritime trade with Europe in the 17^th century, of the Chinese Ming Dynasty, and Japanese settlements from the beginning of the 20^th century. The city is rich in temples, including the famous 17^th century Confucius Temple with its cantilevered roofs and beautifully carved ceilings. The new library takes from this history, is inspired by the local culture, and has been designed for the tropical climate of Tainan. It is home to the city's cultural heritage, modern art, music, films, and over a million books, including more than 16,000 from the Japanese occupation period, and of course, is equipped with the latest technologies of a modern library.