Three architects—Huang Sheng-Yuan, Tseng Chih-Wei, and Kuo En-Kai—have long embraced “coexistence with the natural environment” as the core of their design philosophy. Reflecting this shared belief, this lecture is titled “Nature-Inspired Architecture”, a platform for exchanging thoughts on the profound connection between nature and built space.
The event will be hosted by Assoc. Prof. Chih-Yu Lee, Vice Dean of the School of Design at Ming Chuan University. Prof. Lee previously served as Chair of the Department of Architecture for nine years, during which she launched the “Ming Chuan International Lecture Series in Architecture.” In recent years, she has collaborated with the Kuan-Tai Yushan Education Foundation to organize a wide range of impactful lectures. Past featured guests include:
Takaharu Tezuka (Tezuka Architects, Japan)
Kenneth Ko (Global Design Principal, Aedas)
Takaaki Fuji (Chief Designer, Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei, Japan)
Moon Hoon (Visionary Architect, Korea)
Other notable events curated in the Kuan-Tai × Ming Chuan Salon Series include:
“Re-translating Architecture” (featuring Wen-Chieh Chiu, Jia-Ju Lin, and Yen-Ying Lin) and “Architectural Dialogues with Industry Leaders.”
This June 2025, during the graduation season, we are proud to present this meaningful lecture featuring three generations of “nature-oriented” architects—representing the senior, mid-career, and emerging voices in the field. Together, they will discuss their perspectives and practices regarding the relationship between nature, space, and architecture. Through this intergenerational conversation, we hope to raise awareness of the importance of harmonious coexistence between architecture and the natural world.
🗓 Date & Time:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Check-in from 09:30 AM)
📍 Venue:
Warehouse No. 3, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
(Exhibition Hall of Ming Chuan University Department of Architecture Graduation Projects)
🎤 Host:
Assoc. Prof. Chih-Yu Lee
(Vice Dean, School of Design; Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Ming Chuan University)
👥 Guest Speakers:
Huang Sheng-Yuan (Fieldoffice Architects)
Tseng Chih-Wei (Founder, Atelier Let’s)
Kuo En-Kai (Founder, Forest & Wood Studio)
📌 Organizers:
Ming Chuan University Department of Architecture
Kuan-Tai Yushan Education Foundation
🤝 Co-organizers:
Ming Chuan University Art Center
Global Association of Architectural Scholars
💼 Sponsor:
Kuan-Tai Group
🔗 Registration:
https://www.accupass.com/event/2504070745132636884690