Taichung City Government New City Hall Introduction
The overall conceptual layout of the Taichung New City Government Center aims to showcase the spirit of democracy, the vitality of democratic operations, and the venue for government decision-making. The Taichung City Government is designed with a horizontal long rectangular shape, while the City Council takes on a vertical short rectangular form. This basic concept is further developed and extended to the surrounding open spaces and park designs, achieving coordination and balance between the two buildings of different styles. The arch structures of the two independent buildings engage in dialogue with each other, positioned along the central axis, standing like two doorways on the same axis. One building features a transparent cube suspended from it, while the other is equipped with a massive door and window frame. The enclosed and suspended council chamber in the City Government building responds to the transparent and open council chamber in the City Council building. The functions of the arches and doorways symbolize stepping towards the future from today. The axial alignment of the buildings integrates with the park. The park not only connects the two office buildings but also becomes a venue for the citizens of Taichung and international visitors to meet and gather. The northern plaza extends from Taiwan Boulevard to the elevated platform of the government building. When visitors stand beneath the cantilevered council chamber, the visual permeability of the architecture allows the City Council building to seamlessly blend with the surrounding park and water features, creating a theatrical landscape scene. The lobbies on each floor connect the flow of people, serving as a core node for interactions between visitors and staff, and becoming a significant visual focal point of the building.
