Taichung, Taiwan
In the Xitun CBD of Taichung city, Aedas is creating a 323.5m super high-rise tower, which is poised to be the tallest tower in Xitun District, the most bustling and vibrant area of Taichung.
Taichung Huiguo Plot 90 Retail and Office Project won an 2025 International Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
A landmark does not lie in its surpassing height or exaggerated form, but in distilling its core values and details, achieving an enduring expression as a piece of timeless art.
The façade design is inspired by the cascading waterfalls of high mountains. The silver-gray glass curtain wall, combined with simple vertical decorative fins, shines brilliantly in the sunlight, creating the effect of a waterfall descending from the sky.
The four façades create a landmark image rich in memorable points with a consistent architectural language from different street views. The façade facing the Taiwan Avenue serves as the main display. The design gradually opens the façade from the middle, flowing and twisting downwards, revealing layers of undulating balconies, reminiscent of a rock splitting a torrent into two. The simple and steady form naturally integrates into the spatial atmosphere of the business district.
The design creates individual circulation for retail and office visitors. The 3-storey tall office lobby features champagne gold metal materials combined with stone, creating an elegant and luxurious arrival experience. The landscape uses clear linear patterns and layout to guide the pedestrian flow.
Architects: Aedas
Lead Architects: Dr. Andy Wen and Nicole Liu
Design Team: Yuan Qi, Victor Gomez Camara, Hsuan-Hung Chen, and Yifan Yang
Associate Architects: Wang Architects & Associates (WAA)
General Contractor: Chyi Yuh Construction Corp.
Client: Highwealth Construction Corp.
Photographers: CG renderings by THCC
