National Taiwan University Hospital Linsen
CLIENT | National Taiwan University Hospital
LOCATION | Linsen South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
AREA | Approx. 5,312m²
COST | Approx. 195,107,500 NTD
DATE | March 2018 – Present
Across Linsen South Road is the new National Taiwan University Hospital campus. Besides its convenient location, the site also boasts a unique neighbor: the Donghe Zen Temple and its bell tower, as well as the Y17 Youth Activity Center and residential high-rises.
Built in 1993, Donghe Zen Temple offers a tranquil retreat amidst the bustle of Taipei. The bell tower of the Soto Zen Buddhist temple, Taiwan Branch, constructed in 1908, is a designated municipal historic site and a representative example of "modern Japanese style" architecture. Its distinctive feature is its use of the most advanced RC construction of the time, while imitating traditional wooden frame structures.
The newly constructed Linsen Building, while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines and north-facing sunlight restrictions, maintains an appropriate distance from the Donghe Zen Temple and the historic bell tower, creating high-quality open space. On the side facing the bell tower, a highly open terrace offers views of the bell tower and the streetscape. Continuing the spirit of "modern Japanese style," the building reflects the century-old monument and history with a more contemporary construction method, symbolizing "looking towards a future of infinite possibilities" based on its rich historical foundation and connotations.


