Taipei Pop Music Centre, Taipei

Mr. Aqeel was the project leader and designer for the Taipei Pop Music Centre’s concept design. Located in the center of the Nangang district of Taipei and bordered by two major roads and Nangang mountain, the site posed a series of design challenges. The division of the site into two parts, zoning of the site as a park with limited coverage allowance, and existing structures on the site warranted a bold gesture to ensure that those issues were addressed in an appropriate manner. 

The proposal involves a bold, iconic architectural form that floats above the site, respecting the park's integrity and existing structures. A public piazza is created in the sky, adding valuable urban space to Taipei and encouraging creativity. At the same time, an architectural procession through the building form enhances the user's experience in the Taipei Pop Music Centre.