National Trade Center

National Trade Center is a 165-metre tall office building prime located in Taichung city, Taiwan, within the emerging central business district and adjacent to the Opera House and City Hall.

The iconic building replicates the distinctive silhouette of a bamboo shoot—a plant commonly found in Taichung, which symbolises prosperity in Chinese culture.

The multi-faceted façade undulates with horizontal awnings with distinctive rain covers and window-walls to emphasise the distinctive 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 view.

The interior space is designed with reference to traditional ink paintings—with different shades and tones of grey, together with lights and reflections—to express a sense of neutrality and calmness. Two podium floors with banks and food and beverage outlets activate the urban life on lower levels. — Construction+ Online

PROJECT DATA
Project Name: National Trade Center
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Completion Date: February 2018
Gross Floor Area: 52,924 square metres
Building Height: 165 metres
Owner: Run Long Construction Co, Ltd
Architecture Firm: Aedas (design architect)
Principal Architect: Dr Andy Wen
Interior Design Firm: Aedas (interior designer for public areas)
Principal Designer: Dr Andy Wen
Landscape Architect: Aedas
Images: Aedas