Taiwan Tower International Competition
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An international competition to design Taiwan's most visionary tower!
Site Taiwan Tower is to be located at the southern tip of Taichung Gateway Park, which is part of the former Taichung (Shuinan) Airport site, Taichung city. It will become a vista at the southern end of a major boulevard. Measuring approximately one hectare, the site is situated across from the Taichung Gateway City to the north.
Space Requirement The project will comprise of Taiwan Tower and the Museum of Taichung City Development.
Height Though not aiming to compete in height with other towers of the world, in principle the observatory of Taiwan Tower should provide visitors with a view of the Taiwan Strait. The height is planned to be at least 300 meters in principle.
Design Principles
1. The site context and local architectural character should be integrated with 21st-Century building technology to symbolize the new Taiwan spirit.
2. Taiwan Tower should also answer its call for environment responsibility and adopt the use of alternative energy.
In implementing the energy conservation and carbon reduction, Taiwan Tower will act as a model of green building for the 21st century.
Total Construction Budget:
About NT$ 6,588,000,000. (About US$ 220,000,000) Subject to the approved budget by city council.
Service Fees:
The service fee for this project is a fixed fee in the total amount of NT$ 842,000,000. (About US$ 28,000,000) Subject to the approved budget by city council.
Qualifications for Participation: (for Stage One)
1. Any licensed architect of Taiwan (R.O.C.), alone or in joint tender.
2. Any licensed architect (or Firm / Corporation) of foreign country, alone or in joint tender.
3. Joint tender of licensed architects of Taiwan (R.O.C.) and licensed architects (or Firms / Corporations) of foreign countries.
For more information, please visit our website or refer to tender notice.
Timetable:
Stage One Material Submission Deadline 2011/08/29
Stage One Jury Session 2011/09/01 ~ 2011/09/02
Announcement of Shortlist Tenderers 2011/09/02
Stage Two Material Submission Deadline 2011/11/09
Stage Two Jury Session 2011/11/10 ~ 2011/11/11
Announcement of Winning Tenderers 2011/11/11
For more information, please visit:
www.TwTower.com.tw
Host Organization: Taichung City Government, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
