For me, architecture is an Ark of Chaos, shaped by time and collective memory into moments of positive chaos.
Yet, in today’s crowded cities, we often perceive time only through negative spaces—voids in both the urban landscape and our emotions.
This is our era’s Oedipus complex: humanity, once the creator of architecture, has become its product.
CONFESSION
Whisper of the City Blues
Confession is the act of interpreting the layered signals embedded in events, each carrying multiple identities within the realm of architecture. It is a process of uncovering hidden narratives, revealing the unspoken stories behind spaces, structures, and urban forms. Through this act, architecture becomes more than just a physical construct; it transforms into a medium for dialogue and reflection. Confession offers a path to embrace the seemingly unacceptable, to confront societal silences, and to give voice to thoughts and emotions that have long remained unspoken in our city and generation.
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Confession of Multiple Identities Life Experiences
Color /
Color is our first perception of the world, the spirit of a place, the painter's emotion, and a hazy piece of memory.
Puzzle / People live their lives for me Whether lights dim early or late, or their brightness shifts, these changes mark the passage of time for me.
Reflaction /
Does the self in each moment carry the same perceptions? Or, if it's different, am I telling myself a new story each time?
Rule /
My body grasps the symbols and meanings of things in this world one step earlier than my mind.
Doopler Effect /
As time rushes on and we encounter new experiences, we eventually turn back and see someone else where we once stood—a version of ourselves.
Confession within City Chaos Signals in architecture
Those Murders Caused by Architecture
Through the
Whisper of the City blues
Through life’s details, we uncover fragments of another self across time and space, revealing the true nature behind events.
Confession means using multiple identities to interpret an event's signals. Through it, people come to accept what was once unaccepted or finally speak what remained unspoken.
CONFESSION is the act of interpreting the layered signals embedded in events, each bearing multiple identities within the realm of architecture. It offers a path to embrace the seemingly unacceptable or to give voice to thoughts and emotions that have long gone unspoken in our city.
Under the interplay of past and modern identities, the experimental design transfor,s into four confession architectures; Folding
These space invite people to reflect on their emotions from diverse perspective, ultimately fostering self-reconciliation
Folding wall of Time / Section model I A flower shop hidden inside an old bookstore
Lonely Chimney Conversation within the lonely chimney The light comes from chimney
Idle Terrace / Idle Terrace tjat share different stories I Hidden in days
Timer Staircase / Staircase as thhe timer of a day I Section model
Whisper of the City Blues
Rehabilitation Center of City
Wall of Time, Conely Chimney, Idle Tarrace and Timer Staircase.
Projrction - Pantone of Life
12 Churches
Memory is the process of acquiring, storing, retaining, and retrieving information through four key stages: encoding, consolidation, storage, and retrieval. As time passes, memories may fade, becoming like a soft, beautiful painting—where even colors aid in preserving certain moments. Architecture is a collection of times. Blue
Encoding Consolidation Storage Retrieval
Hideki Hirahara
STOCK THE MEMORY /
As children, the church feels like our secret base.
Amid its surroundings, four "churches of memory" rise, each uniquely revealing how time weaves the story of life. As seasons change and years pass, a child becomes a mother, and a teenager grows into the person they once dreamed to be, embodying the quiet power of time's transformation.
RETRIEVE THE MEMORY /
As I grow older, the church becomes a shelter,a place where can confess to myself.
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CREATE THE MEMORY / I return to my twelve churches, reflecting on all the moments of my life. These memories come together, painting the story of who I am.
CHURCH of RELIEVED / Experience all the churches , there will be the CHURCH OF RELIEVED.
6 / The Church of Playment
7 / The Church of Confussion
5 / The Church of Cognition
11 / The Church of Reflaction
10 / The Church of Pray 8 / The Church of Mourn
Yellow Projection - Doopler Effect
Emotion Rehabilitation Below the Sea
If we see one element around us and city as a reflection of ourselves, the world’s changes take on a new rhythm.
Emotion Architecture offers people a chance to witness nature’s transformations over time and reflect on their own attachments and troubled loves.
Emotion Rehabilitation /
Emotion Rehab gives people a chance to feel the change of nature things in times and rethink their addictions in their problematic loves.
- In this second, I can see the ocean but can’t touch it. However, thought minutes,I can hear it and soak in the sea. This kind of beautiful experience depends on the change in time,and this is some kind a healing effect for human to cure ourselves
Quarantina Hotel of Stability
In this chaotic year, somebody lost their stability of life and close theirselves to others.
Red Projection - Art of Loss
2020 Quarantine Hotel
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Location:
In 2020, we all endured chaotic days.
Few would feel sad to see the year end, yet it may prove one of the most defining in our lives, with lasting impacts still unfolding. Despite the shared challenges, each of us faced unique losses.
So, I dream of creating a "Quarantune Hotel"—a place for healing and renewal for all who lived through that unforgettable year.
Hotel of Health
Lots of people lost thier health and their passion of life in this year.
Quarantina Hotel of Dream These days , people lost their chance to study abroad which are their DREAMs
Quarantina
Duplication of the End
Back to The River
The dikes, initially marking an "end" to Taipei's connection with the Tamsui River, are reimagined and duplicated in the design. By integrating the spatial patterns of Dihua Street’s traditional townhouses into riverfront, the "end" transforms into a multi-tiered, porous structure bridging history, art, and urban life. This duplication revitalizes the boundary, turning it into a dynamic space where past and present converge, extending stories of the city rather than concluding it.
Dadaocheng Distrist.
Entrance(Civic Square)
Cultural Maze
Culture and Art Museume Tamsui River.
Pier
Type: Riverbank Reconstruction
Location: Dadaocheng, Taipei City, Taiwan
Year: 2021 Winter I Fourth Grade Work Acadamic Individual Work
Instructor: Jasmin, Yi-Chu Shih
Analyze the three existing riverbank
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center. This creates a distinct spatial arrangement.
Woven System of Fabrics and Old Districts
Transforming this spatial pattern into a woven system, reimagining it in the riverbank reconstruction to highlight historical narratives.
Layers of Riverbank
A riverbank system woven together through the interplay of shoreline, pathways, and the riverbank itself.
Prototype of Programs
The townhouse spatial system intertwines with the
system to create cultural "voids." These voids are filled with diverse programs, blurring the boundaries between private and public, fostering interaction among
and revitalizing the riverside landscape.
Back to The River
The riverbank, layered in three interconnected tiers, creates porous spaces that foster spontaneity and unexpected moments, revitalizing the site and connecting the city to its river once again.
Layers of Riverbank
1 Cross-dike bridge
2 Civic Square
3 Pier 4 Bazaar / Exhibition
5 Water sport field
6 Culture maze
7 Sport field
8 Art museum
9 Stage
10 Sightseeing platform
11 Sport field
12 Parking lot
At the end of Dadaocheng’s historic district lies the entrance to the Tamsui Riverbank Scenic Park. Visitors can enter through the existing floodgate or take the art platform from the newly designed street houses to the riverbank. A red pathway marks the cultural and artistic route, extending from the historic old town to the riverfront. This design seamlessly weaves history and culture into green spaces and recreational areas, creating a unique riverside layout reminiscent of the townhouses' intricate structures. The interwoven pathways form a multi-level space, giving the staircase versatile functions: a scenic stage, a sunset-viewing platform, and a café with a view.
A cultural maze by the riverbank transports visitors to the past. Beyond the towering embankment, the lively art plaza draws people to a riverside platform, where a bridge extends to the bank, framing a vivid tableau of history and movement. People ascend the green slope, effortlessly merging into the building’s interior. Through its frames, they glimpse the riverbank and urban landscapes, where the past and present converge in harmony.
D-D’ Section Culture and Art Museum
B-B’ Section - Pier
C-C’ Section - Cultural Maze
A-A' Section - Entrance(Civic Square)
Duplication of the End
By incorporating micro-scale urban spaces and diverse programs, the riverside becomes a vibrant, interconnected tapestry where heritage and modernity coexist. This duplication represents a renewal of boundaries, where the riverbank’s traditional “end” is redefined through diverse activities and experiences. It encourages interaction and community engagement, fostering a new relationship between history and contemporary living. This dynamic transformation unlocks sustainable growth and enriches citizens' lives, making the riverside a hub of connection and inspiration.
Cultural Maze
Entrance(civic square) C-C’ Section - Cultural Maze
Fort 32 -The Time Hotel
Adaptive Reuse of Military Heritage Sites
Type: Hotel
Location: Xiju Island, Matsu Islands, Taiwan
2023 Spring - 2024 Summer
Work I Project Leader Directing Architect Tze-Chun, Wei
The Renovation of Fort 32 reimagines its original function as a rest room for soldiers into a hotel. The design opens up the existing roof and walls, creating a skeletal historical framework with a rough, textured finish. A newly added bowl-shaped roof offers a modern reinterpretation of the bunker’s image, concealed scale of the wartime environment. The interplay between new and old structures creates a dynamic contrast of solidity and openness.
The Time Hotel
The regeneration plan for Fort 32 reimagines its original function as a rest room for soldiers into a hotel. The design opens up the existing roof and walls, creating a skeletal historical framework with a rough, textured finish.
A newly added bowl-shaped roof offers a modern reinterpretation of the bunker’s image, while two curved concrete forms beneath it retain the low, concealed scale of the wartime environment. The interplay between new and old structures creates a dynamic contrast of solidity and openness.
A tubular staircase leads to an open rooftop with a circular terrace, offering panoramic views of Kunqiu Beach, Snake Island, and the surrounding fortifications. From there, a sky bridge connects to ancient bunkers and the entrance to underground tunnels. The contrasting movement between the circular, above-ground pathways and the linear underground tunnels provides a vivid journey through time, immersing visitors in the rich textures of the wartime landscape.
Main Stairs
The Lion Toilet
WenXin Public Toilet
Type: Public Toilet
Location: WenXin Forest Park, Taichung, Taiwan
Year: 2023 Spring I Architecture Competition
Professional Work I Project Leader
Directing Architect Tze-Chun, Wei
This restroom renovation project highlights its unique structural design, where columns are arranged in a concentric circular pattern, yet the façade appears square and conventional. To showcase this distinct feature, we integrated the floor plan with the column layout, creating the Lion Restroom design. Petal-shaped exterior walls emphasize the structure, while modular restroom units bring order to the layout. The red brick façade, chosen for its durability, pattern versatility, and accessibility, enhances hygiene and sustainability.
Section Modular
Modular
Other Works
Installation Artwork
Drawing Works
When my mind is overwhelmed with various emotions, like to use painting as a way to sort through my thoughts. The colors in my artwork represent the blending of these emotions. I let my emotions guide my hands, painting the state of my inner self. Often, during the process, I become aware of thoughts buried deep in my subconscious. enjoy using painting as a means to awaken my inner mind.
Landscape & Pavement Design / Construction Inspector
Interior Design / Construction Inspector
Graduation Exhibition Design
Type: Thesis Design Exhibitiob Location: WenXin Forest Park, Taichung, Taiwan Year: 2022 Summer Exhibition design I Design Team Leader
Location: Chien Hua Junior High School, Hsinchu, Taiwan Year: 2023Summer Library Interior design I Project Leader
Year: 2020 Winter, 2021 Winter, 2023 Summer Art Works Individual Work
