Abstract
Since 1895, Taiwan became Japan’s first overseas colony following the First Sino-Japanese War, continuing the modernisation reforms of the Meiji Restoration. During the Pacific War, Taiwan was further established as a “southern base” for Japan’s expansion into Southeast Asia. After 1945, Taiwan’s strategic position in the international network was influenced by US policies in Asia. Today, with frequent transnational exchanges, Taiwan has shifted from its “southern base” role to an approach defined by the “New Southbound Policy.” As government policies increasingly prioritise cross-cultural exchange, architecture has evolved from a technical profession centred on construction to a key tool for communication across cultures. Architects have skillfully balanced design and technology, adapting to Taiwan’s changing political landscape in Southeast Asia. This paper examines how Taiwan’s architectural design industry has adjusted the balance between “design” and “technology” in response to different historical periods and political contexts.
Presenters
Liou M IguelDoctoral Candidate, Architecture, National Cheng-kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Architectural education， Asian international relation，Post-war
