[JJP Architects and Planners - NCCU Center for Public and Business Administration Education - COVER IMG] Vesper W.S. Hsieh

NCCU Center for Public and Business Administration Education

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Educational Buildings
Firm LocationTaipei, Taiwan
CompanyJJP Architects and Planners
Lead ArchitectJoshua J. Pan, FAIA
Design TeamChungwei Su, Vincent Wang, Rafael Martinez, Sheng-Tien Yeh, Yuan-Pin Weng, Yu-Ju Cheng, Nan-Tse Su, Shih-Fang Huang, Chia-Ling Yang, Ke-Hang Shen, Wei-Che Tang, Ming-Yu Wei
ClientNational Chengchi University

Situated within a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood, the program elements are then configured and stacked using a modular grid system and split into two volumes. One volume houses the academic and conference elements and is clad in stone. While the other comprises of 100 guest rooms with an exposed concrete facade. In between, a series of transparent volumes:namely the lobby, atrium and cafe, project the center's inner workings to the city beyond. At the street level,the entrance plaza is designed to gather people, host events, and facilitate leisure activities for the neighborhood.