CMU Medical Innovation Museum
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Collaborated With
Gehry Partners, LLP
Location
Taichung, Taiwan
Client
Project Type
Educational & Cultural
Project Facts
Year
2018-
Size
Floors: 5 Floors (above ground); 2Floors (below ground)
Building Height: 25.48m
“Light exists in the natural world, and using it costs nothing. It would be a pity not to use it,” Frank Gehry clearly stated when first proposing his design in Taiwan. He aimed to create a building that captures and holds light.
Located at the Shui Nan campus of China Medical University facing the central axis plaza, the building features curved stainless steel surfaces resembling shimmering water, creating poetic light and shadow effects. Viewed from different angles and times, the exterior reflects multiple hues like a breathing watercolor painting, combining sculptural form with environmental response.
The building uses a top-down construction method for three basement levels, minimizing disturbance to the surroundings and speeding up simultaneous above- and below-ground work. The structure overcomes curvature and thermal expansion challenges to ensure the shell’s stability and aesthetics.
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