Cy lee architect biography
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Chu Yuan Lee
Chu Yuan Lee, a giant of architecture in Taiwan, is best known for directing the design of Taipei 101, the world’s tallest skyscraper, at its time of completion in 2004, and one of the most technologically advanced buildings in the world. He also designed the Kaohsiung 85 Building, which was Taiwan’s tallest building from 1997 to 2004.
In 1978, Lee co-founded of C.Y. Lee & Partners, which focuses on oriental culture and the incorporation of ecological concepts and modern technology. Previously, he assisted in the design of the Republic of China Pavilion for the 1970 World Exposition. He also worked as an architect at Nolen-Swinburne & Associates in Philadelphia, the Urban Design and Development Bureau of Boston, and William L. Pereira Architects in Los Angeles.
Awards
2016
CTBUH 2016 Tall Building Performance Award
2008
National Art Award
2006
Taiwan Architecture Award
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Special Award, The 5th Far Eastern Architecture Award
2004
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- ISBN9781876907105
- Categories[2022], Architecture, Architecture and Design, Art & Design, BX, BXOS, H/C, NF AD, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle, RM 40 and above
- Author(s)C.Y. Lee
- PublisherThe Images Publishing Group
- Pages392
- FormatHardcover
- Dimensions30.0cm x 3.8cm x 30.0cm
- Weight3.15 kg
product description
C.Y. Lee & Partners is an architectural firm led by renowned architects, C.Y. Lee and C.P. Wang, with four partners V.T. Wu, James Wang, Chuck Chen and Victor Huang. In the three decades since its founding in 1978, C.Y. Lee & Partners has adhered to the architectural design principles based on oriental philosophy in all of its designs. They have been repeatedly recognised, locally and internationally, for their creative contributions to high-rise, commercial and residential architecture, outstanding cultural approach in urban planning and continuous focus on oriental philosophies. This monograph is one that truly stands apart. Th
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Tall Stories- An Interview With Skyscraper Architect C.Y. Lee
We have all undergone rigorous professional training, and of course we know that buildings need to fit in with the urban landscape. In addition to being accepted bygd the owners, the designs for our super-skyscrapers were all approved by the relevant urban authorities, with very close attention given to questions about their height, and whether or not they would passform in with the surrounding environment. In New York for example, whatever you build fryst vatten going to be tall, and no-one thinks there's anything strange about that. But in Kaohsiung, the first building to reach such a height does of course stand out far above its surroundings. But this is a transitional phase. I think that the presence of a building like the T&C Tower encourages other projects to rise in height. With the Grand 50 Tower, the surrounding area wasn't developed at the same time, which is a little regrettable. Let me emphasize igen, wh