 Project:
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YangMing Marine Transport Corp. Headquarter Building
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 Building Type:
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Office
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 Year:
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1992
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 Area:
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Northern Taiwan
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 Phase:
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Completion
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 Location:
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Qidu, Keelung
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 Client:
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YangMing Marine Transport Corp.
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 Major Use:
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Office
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 Size:
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Site area/2,688.8 ㎡
Building area/1,034.1 ㎡
Total Floor area/19,877.85 ㎡
17 stories, 2-story Basement
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 Structure System:
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Steel Structure with bracing systems
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 Materials:
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Reflective glass and coated aluminum plate curtain wall
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 Features:
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To represent the feature of YangMing Marine Transport, the concept of the project is ship’s hold. The concave elevation emphasizes the concept and provides shading. The envelope is consisted by modular units with 32% opening, which could decrease the sunlight influence on interior temperature and heat absorption.
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 Awards:
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The Design Award of Building Envelope Energy Saving, Ministry of Interior
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 Design Period:
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1991/06~1993/01
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 Construction Period:
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1993/03~1995/06
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