National Palace Museum
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Location
Taipei, Taiwan
Client
Project Type
Educational & Cultural
Interior Design
Project Facts
Year
2001-2007
Size
Site Area: 212,000sqm
Total Floor Area: 58,145sqm
Main Building Renovation Area: 24,124sqm
The National Palace Museum in Taipei, home to one of the world's most significant Chinese art collections, underwent a major renovation and expansion led by Archasia Design Group. Over four years, the project modernized infrastructure, enhanced accessibility, and improved conservation while maintaining the museum's historic architectural character.
Renovation Objectives
The renovation prioritized preserving the original building exterior while addressing exhibition space shortages, mixed pedestrian-vehicle flows, complex circulation, and seismic reinforcement. It also aimed to improve visitor experience and public service quality.
The previously mixed-use entrance plaza was reconfigured with separated pedestrian and vehicle flows. A new underground lobby and dedicated driveway were added below the plaza, allowing tour buses, public buses, and private vehicles direct access to the underground entrance. Visitors can quickly reach the main hall via escalators, achieving effective separation of pedestrians and vehicles.
The ground plaza was transformed into a pedestrian-only open space with mountain views, photo spots, and rest areas.
The new first-floor lobby expanded nearly threefold, offering a spacious reception area, multimedia briefing room, service counters, and a souvenir shop, enhancing overall visitor reception and guidance. A wide central staircase connects the second and third-floor exhibition areas, serving as the circulation core and visual focus. A skylight above brings in natural light, enriching the cultural atmosphere by blending traditional art and spatial design.
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