Taipei City Government

Urban Regeneration Office (URO) announced that the 17th “Old Building New Life Awards” is accepting submissions between September 15 and November 15!

The City invites projects which adopt unique and creative approaches to old building renovation, remodeling, or reconstruction to participate in the competition -- with total prize money of NT$400,000.

Established in 2001, the Old Building New Life Awards have recognized 165 outstanding projects, becoming a reference indicator for other architectural awards in Taiwan. In addition to recognizing iconic examples of space transformation and building maintenance, the Awards also provide a platform for designers behind the projects to express their ideas and expectations, thereby creating a positive impact upon the city.

For example, the silver prize winner of 2016 award “Center for Innovation Taipei (CIT)” transformed the spectator area of the former Zhongshan Soccer Stadium into an industry innovation center taking the form of co-working space that allows entrepreneurs and craftsmen to work, exchange experience, and engage in industry networking.

The designer of another second-place winner “Ruins Coffee Roasters” injected new life into a 20-year-old warehouse while decorating the workshop with antique furniture, exuding a vintage ambiance and distinctive aesthetics.

To learn more about the Old Building New Life Awards, please visit the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/taipeioldhouse/)(Chinese) or the official website (www.taipeiface.com)(Chinese). Inquiries can also be made via telephone (TEL: 2781-0111, ext. 203 or 2191-5696, ext. 3127).