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LAI, PO-WEI
Partner
Graduated with a master’s degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design in urban design and a bachelor’s degree in architecture from National Cheng Kung University, Mr. Po Wei Lai has nearly twenty years of experience in architectural and urban design. He has worked in many cities such as Boston, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Singapore. Currently based in Taipei, he serves as a principal architect and partner of Bioarchitecture Formosana.
Previously, he held the position of full-time assistant professor at National Cheng Kung University and part-time assistant professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s Graduate Institute of Architecture. His published 3 books include Parasitic Temples, The Road to Rebirth, and Ashes to Ashes. In 2019, he was recognized as an Outstanding Young Architect by the Taiwan Architectural Association, honoring his achievements in architectural and urban design practice, research, and education.
Current
- Bio-architecture Formosana – Partner
Credentials
- Licensed Architect, Taiwan
- LEED Accredited Professional
Education
- Master in Architecture and Urban Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Bachelor of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
Experience
- Department of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University
- Po Wei Lai Architects
- Graduate Institute of Architecture, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Kengo Kuma & Associates Urban Architecture Laboratory, Tokyo
- Arata Isozaki & Associates + Hu Qian Studio, Shanghai
- AECOM Environment and Planning Design Co., Ltd., Beijing and Shanghai
- Payette Associates, Boston
Project
- Ambassador Hotel Zhongshan Amba
- Pu Yuan Urban Renewal Residential Development
- Chin Mei Pu Zhen Miaoli Shangri-La Art Park
- NTUT East Campus Phase II Teaching and Research Building and Multifunctional Student Activity Center
- Feng Tay Cultural and Educational Foundation
- Shangqi Development Northeast Coast Magang Project
- Jiangling Development Jiufen International Conference Center
- Chihae Chiang Ching-Kuo Presidential Memorial Library Campus
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall North Plaza Improvement Plan
- Tamsui Huwei Cultural and Art District BOT, New Taipei City
- Kinmen Shui Tou Port Passenger Terminal
- Tamsui Light Rail PCM and Preliminary Design
- G20 Summit Yanqi Lake State Guesthouse, Beijing