/ Historical Development /

We believe that transforming the landscape is about "creating emotionally moving scenery."

Chao Chien-Ming Architects & Planners was founded in 1997 by architect Chao Chien-Ming. The firm integrates modern architectural design with local culture through innovative and experimental design concepts. Since its establishment, the firm’s works have garnered numerous domestic and international awards. Their designs, widely praised in local communities and on the global stage, have been featured in renowned media outlets such as ArchDaily, Taiwan Architecture Report, Architect Magazine, Tomorrow Magazine, and on public and private television programs like PTS and FTV’s Art Talk.

As of 2024, the firm has achieved 88 award recognitions, including the National Excellence Award Grand Prize, the National Green Building Award, the Golden Safety Award, the Yuan Ye Award, the Golden Stone Award, the Golden Pin Design Award, and a finalist position in the WSD World Stage Design Awards. In 2023, the firm also received two Platinum Grand Prizes and one Silver Prize at the London Design Award.

The firm has gained the trust and commissions from organizations such as Formosa Plastics Group, Chimei Innolux Corporation, Chi Mei Foundation, Chinatrust Commercial Bank, Delong Engineering Group (Xinda Environmental Engineering), ASUS Group, and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, as well as various government agencies.

/ Design and Planning/

Emphasizing the essence of living, creating spaces where people can meet within architecture, turning creativity into a social responsibility.

The firm focuses on a wide range of architectural design projects, including residential buildings, office spaces, commercial spaces, public architecture, stage design, and urban planning. Its core philosophy emphasizes the quality of life, aiming to create spaces where people can interact within architecture, transforming creativity into social responsibility.

In terms of research and technological innovation, the firm exclusively uses Revit for all drawings, integrates CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis for natural ventilation design reviews, and employs robotic technology. The firm has completed the world's third 3D-printed concrete landscape project and applied robotic arm spray painting techniques as part of its digital manufacturing methods. Additionally, the firm utilizes a "cloud-based operations management system" as its project management SOP and knowledge management tool, ensuring precise and efficient project execution.

  • Residential
    　Design

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  • Commercial
    　Spaces

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  • Public
    　Buildings

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  • Stage
    　Design

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  • Urban
    　Planning

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/Firm Vision/

  • Respect

    Respect for both the environment and people

  • Innovation

    Solving problems through innovative design concepts and technology

  • Integration

    Effective management and integration of resources

  • Knowledge Accumulation

    Ongoing education, training, and knowledge management

The firm's vision centers on driving architectural innovation and social dialogue as key forces for societal reform and progress. Architecture is viewed not merely as engineering but as a practice that must consider the environment and historical culture. Creativity is seen as a tool for enlivening cities, even within budget constraints. Effective project management is essential to maintaining quality throughout this creative process.

The firm emphasizes the importance of education and training to foster knowledge sharing, skill development, and creative synergy among team members. This collective learning fosters a spirit of co-prosperity, driving the firm to develop innovative, practical design solutions that meet client needs and expectations. Through team collaboration, the firm aspires to continuously strive for excellence in the design field and contribute to industry progress.

/Awards & Honors/

2025

  • Red Dot Award : Design Concept - "Best of the Best"

    Flowing Rhymes

  • MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

    Pingtung King Boat Museum

  • MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

    "25 White Roses of Qijin" Stage Design

  • MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

    "Pursuing the Light Ahead - Into PAUL CHIANG" Stage Design

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Gold Award for Best Construction Quality

    Pingtung King Boat Museum

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Excellence Award for Best Environmental and Cultural Contribution

    Pingtung King Boat Museum

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Excellence Award for Best Planning and Design

    The Heart of Dawu: South Link Service Area

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Merit Award for Best Environmental and Cultural Contribution

    Gushan Fish Market

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Gold Award for Best Social Housing

    Zhengqiang Social Housing

2024

  • iF Design Award

    Flowing Rhymes

  • iF Design Award

    Gushan Fish Market

  • A' Design Award

    Gushan Fish Market

  • A' Design Award

    The Heart of Dawu: South Link Service Area

  • Golden Pin Design Award

    Flowing Rhymes

  • Golden Pin Design Award

    The Heart of Dawu: South Link Service Area

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Best Social Housing

    Ruiping Social Housing

  • Chinese Architecture Gold Stone Award

    Kaohsiung Xiaogang Sports Center

2023

  • London Design Award Platinum Winner

    Gushan Fish Market

  • London Design Award Platinum Winner

    The Heart of Dawu: South Link Service Area

  • London Design Award Sliver Winner

    Kaixuan Green Trees Social Housing

  • Unban Construction Golden Quality Awards

    Kaixuan Green Trees Social Housing

  • Golden Pin Design Award

    Gushan Fish Market

  • Construction Golden Safety Awards

    Multi-Storey Parking Facility of Kaohsiung Industrial High School

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Gold Award for Best Planning and Design

    Multi-Storey Parking Facility of Kaohsiung Industrial High School

  • 112th Kaohsiung Smart Construction Site

    Multi-Storey Parking Facility of Kaohsiung Industrial High School

  • Yuan Ye Awards for Public Architecture and Landscape – Taitung County

    The Heart of Dawu: South Link Service Area

  • Yuan Ye Awards for Public Architecture and Landscape – Kaohsiung City

    Fengshan Daycare and Social Welfare Multipurpose Center

  • Chinese Architecture Gold Stone Award

    Fengshan Daycare and Social Welfare Multipurpose Center

  • Chinese Architecture Gold Stone Award

    Reconstruction of the Fengshan Branch of Kaohsiung City Police Department

2022

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Pingtung County Multi-Level Livelihood Care Service Park

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Pingtung County Donggang Township Office Administrative Building

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Fengshan Daycare and Social Welfare Multipurpose Center

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Special Award for Best Social Housing

    Kaixuan Green Trees Social Housing

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Gold Award for Best Planning and Design

    Kaixuan Green Trees Social Housing

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Gold Award for Best Planning and Design

    Pingtung King Boat Museum

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Gold Award for Best Planning and Design

    Zhengbin Police Station Revitalization

2021

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital Health Care Building

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    National Kaohsiung University Multifunctional Student Activity Center

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Kaohsiung Senior High School Seventh Building Demolition and Reconstruction Project (Architecture Part)

2020

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Zhongxiao Elementary School

  • Gold Award for Urban Engineering Quality

    Yongfang Elementary School

  • Yuan Ye Awards for Public Architecture and Landscape – Kaohsiung City

    Linyuan District Administrative Center

2019

  • 8th Kaohsiung Green Building Award

    Yancheng Junior High School

  • 8th Kaohsiung Green Building Award

    Linyuan Administrative Center

2018

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards – Gold Award for Best Environmental and Cultural Contribution

    Pingtung Dawu Starry Sky Plaza

  • Yuan Ye Awards for Public Architecture and Landscape – Pingtung County

    Pingtung Dawu Starry Sky Plaza

2017

  • National Excellent Green Building Award

    (presented by the Vice President)

2016

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards – Best Construction Quality

    Best Construction Quality Category - Kaohsiung City Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park

  • Yuan Ye Awards

    Kaohsiung City Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park

2015

  • Chinese Architecture Gold Stone Award - Excellent Public Construction Construction Quality Award

    Kaohsiung City Qijin Life Memorial Hall

  • Chinese Architecture Gold Stone Award - Excellent Public Construction Construction Quality Award

    Kaohsiung City Police Department Zuoying Branch Joint Office Building

  • Chinese Architecture Gold Stone Award - Excellent Public Construction Planning and Design Award

    Kaohsiung City Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park

  • 4th Kaohsiung Green Building Award

    Kaohsiung City Qijin Life Memorial Hall

  • 4th Kaohsiung Green Building Award

    Kaohsiung City Police Department Zuoying Branch Joint Office Building

  • 21st Architectural Garden Award

    Kaohsiung City Qijin Life Memorial Hall

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards – Gold Award for Best Planning and Design

    Kaohsiung City Yanchao Animal Protection and Care Park

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards – Special Award for Best Construction Quality

    Kaohsiung City Qijin Life Memorial Hall

  • FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards – Merit Award for Best Construction Quality

    Kaohsiung City Police Department Zuoying Branch Joint Office Building