AIA Taipei

International Lecture: KINGDOM Development x Department of Architecture Ming Chuan University
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
When: Thursday 20 November 2025 @ 06:00 (Eastern US time)/ 19:00 (Taipei Time)Where: Ming Chuan University, Taipei/ ONLINE CES: Estimated 2 LU/HSW for AIA Members

Speaker

Roberto Bannura, Steven Holl Architects I Partner

Event Description

This lecture, presented by Roberto Bannura of Steven Holl Architects, explores the firm’s distinctive design philosophy and its translation into built works across the world. Through an in-depth presentation of selected projects, Bannura will discuss how conceptual thinking, material experimentation, and spatial experience shape Steven Holl’s architectural language.

The event also highlights the collaboration with KINGDOM Development and Ming Chuan University, reflecting the intersection of professional practice, academic exploration, and development innovation in contemporary architecture.

Register here: CLICK HERE

Designing Futures: New Horizons in Architecture
2025-10-18 21:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Are you interested in studying architecture in the United States? Thinking about applying to graduate school or curious about how to prepare a portfolio that stands out?

Hear directly from speakers who successfully gained admission to top U.S. architecture programs, including Harvard GSD and Columbia GSAPP, as they share their journeys of applying and preparing application materials.

Eugene Chang, an expert in portfolio design and professional development, will provide practical advice on building a compelling portfolio and share what architectural firms value in applicants and emerging architects.

Whether you are planning to apply to graduate school or exploring career paths in architecture, this session will give you valuable insights to help shape your future. Join us for “Designing Futures: New Horizons in Architecture”, an online talk hosted by the AIA Taipei Young Architects / Next-Gen Committee.

🗓 Date & Time: October 18, 2025 (Sat), 9:00 PM (Taipei Time)

Save the date and join us online!https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KbPD_SmPRFaYiLqbj6-7-w#/registration

CTBUH x AIA Taipei: From The Ground Up
2025-09-14 03:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
📣 AIA Taipei x CTBUH City Walk Tour

AIA Taipei is pleased to collaborate with CTBUH once again for the 2025 City Walk in Taipei, under the theme “From the Ground Up.” Building on the success of last year’s program, this walk will explore the evolving relationship between tall buildings and the city.

Participants will journey through key urban sites, examining how vertical development shapes public life, community connections, and city-making. Along the way, guided discussions will highlight the challenges and opportunities of designing tall buildings that not only reach for the sky, but also strengthen the ground plane they rise from.

🗓 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM📍 Gathering Point: Taipei Nangang Citylink B2, HSR Ticket Office📍 Registration Link：https://forms.gle/TWA2sxyhvjC2R1276

Join us as we explore the urban fabric of Nangang and discover the evolving architectural landscape together. This will be a great opportunity to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with fellow members and friends.

AIA Taipei x AIA South Korea Joint Lecture
2025-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Hello AIA members,

Mark your calendars! On March 26 at 7:00 PM, we will host the second AIA Taipei x AIA South Korea Joint Lecture following last year’s successful exchange.

This time, AIA SK is hosting the event! Since this is their first time organizing an international lecture, details are coming a bit later than usual—but we want to give you all a heads-up for this exciting event!

Lecture Format:

One speaker from Korea and one from Taiwan:

Jeong Hoon Lee (Joho Architecture)

Chieh-Er Huang

A Round Table discussion featuring both speakers and chapter presidents.

In-Person Venue: Wooloomooloo Xinyi (No. 379, Section 4, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District)

Online Participation Available

We hope you’ll join us for this insightful cross-border exchange! Stay tuned for more details.

AIAISC’25 - AIA International Spring Conference Trailblazing Architecture March 20-22, 2025
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-22 | Online
Event Description
Architecture continues to push boundaries, redefine expectations, and inspire through innovation. Trailblazing Architecture highlights the groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies, and pioneering approaches shaping the future of our built environment.
From sustainable design solutions to adaptive reuse, and from advanced technologies to equity-driven practices, architects are leading the way in addressing complex global challenges. This conference aims to spotlight the diverse ways professionals worldwide are reshaping our industry, imagining new possibilities, and influencing a brighter future for all.
Join us for a global discussion on how architects are embracing bold strategies to redefine the limits of design and construction!
This 3-day virtual conference will bring you lectures, panel discussions, building tours and more from around the world. Conference sessions will be hosted by the 7 International Chapters in Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, the Middle East, Shanghai, and the United Kingdom, the International Sections in Latin America, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Taipei and more of our members worldwide!
Attendance is free and open to all, whether you are an AIA member or not. This year, registrants can choose to add a donation to support our work. As a non-profit organization, all funds raised will go directly towards ongoing AIA International initiatives, including the delivery of the Spring Conference.
Sessions will be available on demand following the conference day. AIA members can receive CES credits for participating live, or for watching on demand.
We are thrilled to bring you an array of speakers who are helping to move the profession forward. They include Chris Lepine, Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, Heath May, FAIA, Partner and Executive Vice President at HKS and James Richärd, FAIA of Richard Kennedy Architects.
