National Trade Center, Taichung Building, Taiwan Architecture, Tower Images
National Trade Center in Taichung
Taiwanese High-Rise Commercial Building Development – design by Aedas, Architects
23 Oct 2018
National Trade Center
Design: Aedas architects
Location: Taichung, western central Taiwan
Aedas celebrates a cultural symbol with the design of National Trade Center in Taiwan
Aedas-designed National Trade Center is a 165-metre tall office building prime located in Taichung city, within the emerging central business district and adjacent to the Opera House and City Hall.
The iconic building replicates the unique silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant commonly found in Taichung which symbolises prosperity in Chinese culture. This design is deemed to enrich the city skyline while celebrating a cultural symbol.
The faceted façade undulates with horizontal awnings with distinctive rain covers and window-walls to emphasise the unique shape and curves of the building. The elliptical shape allows maximum light penetration to the office area. Vertical greening with local plant resources on the east and west façades as well as the rooftop enhances energy efficiency. There are also balconies on each floor on the north and east sides to offer an outdoor experience with a pleasant view.
The interior space is designed with reference to traditional ink paintings – by using different shades and tones of grey, together with lights and reflections, to express different feels and create a sense of neutrality and calmness. Two podium floors with banks and food and beverage outlets activate the urban life on lower levels.
National Trade Center Taichung – Building Information
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Involvement: Design Architect, Interior Designer for Public Areas and Landscape Designer
Client: Run Long Construction Co. Ltd.
Gross Floor Area: 52,924 sqm
Completion Year: 2018
Director: Dr Andy Wen
Taichung High-Rise Building Design images / information received 231018
Aedas Architects
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Architecture in Taiwan
Taiwan Architecture Designs – chronological list
Lè Architecture, Taipei
Architects: Aedas
image courtesy of architects
Lè Architecture in Taipei, Taiwan
Luminous Moon-Gate Taichung
Design: Form4 Architecture, architects
image courtesy of architects
Luminous Moon-Gate Taichung Building
Taichung Condominium Tower
Design: Richard Meier & Partners, Architects
image courtesy of architects
Taichung Condominium Building
Taichung Intelligence Operations Center
Design: Elizabeth de Portzamparc architect
image courtesy of architects
Taichung Intelligence Operations Center
Danjiang Bridge Competition
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects with Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner
image : MIR
Danjiang Bridge Competition Taiwan
Comments / photos for the Taichung High-Rise Building Design page welcome
Taichung, Taiwan
