Newly constructed NTU Humanities Building wins Golden Stone Award

The newly constructed Humanities Building at National Taiwan University (NTU) won first place (Gold Award) in the Public Construction/Space Revitalization category of the 32nd Golden Stone Awards, receiving high recognition from the judges. Reflecting the Golden Stone Award's theme, "Sustainable Coexistence, Livable Sharing," the Humanities Building emphasizes sustainability, environmental protection, and harmonious integration with nature and users. Architecturally, it features exposed concrete with cedar-pattern and film board molds, while open-surface bricks on the façade facing Royal Palm Boulevard enhance the lighting and ventilation of the building. Structural innovations include large-span truss bridges, W-shaped diagonal beams, and inverted structures, showcasing technical excellence achieved by the construction team over years of dedicated work.

The planning and design of the new Humanities Building project began in 2008. During this period, it underwent multiple review processes, including evaluations by the university's Office of Campus Planning, the University Development Committee, and external urban design reviews by the city government. The project finally cleared the urban design review in August 2016 and obtained the building permit in March 2018. The design team's meticulous planning and outstanding design concept have created an impressive building at the campus’s entrance that seamlessly blends modern and traditional elements while bolstering a space that fully embodies the university’s values and spirit of co-existence.

This project owes much to past NTU leaders and benefactors, such as former NTU President Si-Chen Lee, who led the fundraising, and ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih, who generously donated NT$540 million. Strong support from the present and former deans of NTU’s College of Liberal Arts and meticulous efforts by the Office of General Affairs and contractors, including Feng Yu Construction and Chien Architects & Associates, helped bring this ambitious project to completion.