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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=CA6E0903E41EA9D0",
    "title": "Department, Taipei City Government Earns Top Prize and Award of Excellence   at the 2025 “Lighting Gold Award”   ",
    "Content": "Taipei City’s Public Works Lighting Design Recognized Again! Taipei City’s public works lighting design expertise has once again received recognition. The Illuminating Engineering Society of Taiwan held the awards ceremony for the 2025 “Lighting Gold Award” on February 11, 2026, at the Taiwan Power Company Headquarters Office Building. Two projects delivered by the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, the “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” and the “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction Project,” received the “Top Prize” and the “Award of Excellence” respectively, in the Outdoor Lighting Facilities category.    First, the "Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” which received the "Top Prize", created a lighting environment aimed at enhancing the quality of the city’s nighttime spaces while safeguarding pedestrian safety. Guided by four core principles of “people centered design, safety and comfort, energy saving and carbon reduction, and strengthening the identity of the Dawan River corridor,” the project not only incorporated smart energy saving technologies, but also used artistic lighting to transform this urban greenway into a nighttime aesthetic space that integrates historical memory with an eco friendly approach. Along the main circulation routes, the project installed low glare floodlights and landscape luminaires with an IP65 high protection rating to ensure safe nighttime passage. Key lighting was also used to highlight focal points such as the “Water Light Ring” and the “Fish School Sculpture,” guiding pedestrian flow. “Ripple pattern lights” were adopted to recreate the historical texture of the Dawan River channel. In addition, planters and seating areas were paired with indirect lighting using both rigid and flexible linear lights to create a warm and gentle atmosphere for rest and relaxation. High efficiency LED lighting was selected across the entire area and integrated with a smart control system to achieve energy savings and carbon reduction. For planted areas, the design adopts “low color temperature lighting at 3300K, low backlight, and no blue light pollution” to help protect biodiversity. This renovation not only enhances the pedestrian experience, but also uses light and shadow as a form of storytelling, making the Liugong Green Corridor a low carbon, people friendly nighttime highlight in the city with meaningful cultural depth. Second, the “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction Project”, which received the “Award of Excellence”, was recognized for using light and shadow as a medium to showcase the modern strength of the “new steel bridge” structure, adding a new urban landmark to the nighttime scenery along the Xindian River. The new Zhongzheng Bridge adopts a long span steel arch bridge design with no piers placed in the river. Its twin arch rib truss system showcases modern engineering capability. A smart dimming system is integrated within the 285 meter arch ribs, and 2700K warm white lighting is used to highlight the texture and presence of the steel structure. The suspension cables are illuminated from below with carefully controlled light distribution, creating a distant view that resembles strings dancing above the water’s surface. In addition, the project strictly controlled lighting angles to effectively prevent light pollution and reduce disturbance to the aquatic ecosystem, putting its commitment to environmental friendliness into practice. These awards fully demonstrate the New Construction Office’s strength in lighting design and affirm Taipei City’s outstanding achievements in advancing people centered lighting, ecological sustainability, and the integration of history with the modern urban environment. Both projects were highly regarded and recognized by the review committee, resulting in awards for each. Together, they also make an outstanding contribution to Taipei City’s urban lighting aesthetics and overall cityscape.",
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        "title": "Figure 2. The “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction Project” received the Award of Excellence at the Illuminating Engineering Society of Taiwan’s “Lighting Gold Award,” accepted on behalf of the New Construction Office by Deputy Chief Engineer Yu-Hsien Kuo.",
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        "title": "Figure 4. Water mist roundabout at the Liugong Green Corridor",
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        "title": "Figure 1: The “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” received the Top Prize at the Illuminating Engineering Society of Taiwan’s “Lighting Gold Award,” accepted on behalf of the New Construction Office by Deputy Director Tsai-Chin Wu.",
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        "title": "Figure 5. Nighttime architectural lighting at the Taipei side of Zhongzheng Bridge",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=9885F655582D1EBD",
    "title": "Award Presentation Ceremony for the 25th Public Construction Golden Quality Award: Taipei City’s New Construction Office Receives Three Recognitions Again",
    "Content": "The Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan, held the award presentation ceremony for the 25th Public Construction Golden Quality Award at the Kuo-Kuang Hall of the CPC Building on January 21, 2026, and the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government received three awards, namely: the “Da’an Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project” was awarded the First-Class Merit Award in the Architecture Category; the “Songshan and Xinyi Districts Urban Roads Project” was awarded a First-Class Merit Award in the Public Facilities Maintenance and Management Category; furthermore, the award jury unanimously recognized Ming-Hui Wang, Chief Engineer and Director of the Public Works Division of the New Construction Office, for his contributions to construction quality, and presented him with a Grade A Individual Contribution Award. The concept underpinning the award-winning “Da’an Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project” is to create a diverse, forward-looking, welcoming, vibrant, and cultured learning environment, delivering a safe, high-quality, and comfortable modern junior high school, and, in line with a multi-purpose use strategy, to include a two-level underground parking facility to meet the needs of both the school and nearby residents. The building comprises six above-ground floors, housing 64 instructional spaces (including 45 general classrooms, 15 specialized classrooms, four special education classrooms, and a library) and 20 administrative offices; the two underground levels serve as a public parking facility, providing 223 car parking spaces and 52 scooter parking spaces. Since its completion and opening, it has received recognition from teachers, students, and parents alike, becoming a high-quality campus that inspires students to pursue and realize their dreams.  Secondly, the “Songshan and Xinyi Districts Urban Roads Project” responded to the Taipei City Government’s smart city governance vision by adopting performance-based contract management, integrating AI-powered intelligent inspections with PCI indicator assessments to promptly rectify deficiencies and improve pavement quality under limited resources; it also optimized school-zone commuting environments and barrier-free sidewalks, significantly enhancing traffic safety and road users’ sense of security. In addition, the New Construction Office has taken the national lead in establishing carbon footprint assessments for road engineering projects and in applying recycled materials such as foamed asphalt to advance the principles of the circular economy. Through technology-driven management and carbon-reduction techniques, it has achieved both high construction quality and sustainable development, demonstrating strong exemplary value and significantly enhancing road user satisfaction. Finally, in the individual award category, Director Ming-Hui Wang has served with the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government since 2009. Over the years, he has successively held positions including Project Engineer in charge at the Public Works Office, Section Chief of the Public Works Division, and Director of the Public Works Division, accumulating more than 15 years of extensive practical experience, and has delivered tangible results in construction quality management and the promotion of innovative systems. Among the projects under his leadership, the “Fuhe Bridge South Sidewalk Widening and Bicycle Wheel Ramp Project” received the Ministry of Labor’s Golden Safety Award for Outstanding Construction, while the “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” was honored with Top Distinction at the 24th Public Construction Golden Quality Award in 2024. At this year’s Golden Quality Award, he was unanimously praised by the award jury and was presented with a Grade A Individual Contribution Award.",
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        "title": "Figure 1 The “Da’an Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project” received the First-Class Merit Award in the Architecture Category, accepted by Deputy Director Tsai-chin Wu",
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        "title": "Figure 2 The “Songshan and Xinyi Districts Urban Roads Project” received a First-Class Merit Award in the Public Facilities Maintenance and Management Category, accepted by Director Kun-Hu Lin",
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        "title": "Figure 4 Front view of Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School",
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        "title": "Figure 6 Front interior view of the library at Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School",
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        "title": "Figure 8 Urban Roads in Songshan and Xinyi Districts 1 (Songren Road)",
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        "title": "Figure 10 Director Ming-Hui Wang accompanied senior officials during an inspection and, holding a briefing board, explained an overview of the project",
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        "title": "Figure 3 Director Ming-Hui Wang received a Grade A Individual Contribution Award",
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        "title": "Figure 5 Public art at Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=B4656A94EC6E8FEE",
    "title": "Taipei City Again Earns Excellence Ratings in Central Government Evaluations for Road Maintenance Management and Common Duct Construction",
    "Content": "The Ministry of the Interior recently held the award ceremony and seminar for the 2025 “Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Accessibility Evaluation Program,” the 2024 and 2025 “Supervision Plan of Barrier-free Environments for Urban Park,” and the 2025 “Common Duct Construction Evaluation Program” at the GIS MOTC Convention Center, and the Taipei City Government, led by Deputy Mayor Wen-Te Chang, attended the event and received the awards together with relevant personnel from the Public Works Department and the Transportation Department. Taipei City Government not only received the Excellence rating for its overall results in both the nationwide Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Environment Accessibility Evaluation Program (Special Municipality group) and the Common Duct Construction Evaluation Program, but also ranked first in the Special Municipality group in the subcategories of “Policy Evaluation,” “Road Maintenance,” “Transportation Engineering,” “Street Layout Evaluation,” and “School Zone Evaluation.” In addition, Village Chief Su-chin Lin of Xingya Village and Village Chief Tsung-Chieh Fang of Dunhou Village in Xinyi District, Taipei City were also presented with the People-Oriented Environment Improvement Contribution Award. Director Kun-Hu Lin of the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, stated that, as the nation’s capital city, Taipei actively aligns each year with central government policies to improve its roads and pedestrian environment. He also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of the Interior and the evaluation committee members for their guidance and support over the years, which has enabled the Taipei City Government to continuously improve from policy planning to implementation. In addition to ongoing efforts to improve the smoothness of roadways and sidewalks, create barrier-free spaces in the pedestrian environment, and advance common duct construction, Taipei has also actively developed a range of innovative initiatives to enhance overall road quality, such as introducing performance-based contracts for road patrol inspection and maintenance, establishing a visualized management system for roads and ancillary facilities, and implementing a sidewalk clear-width improvement program, among other innovative and smart management measures, with the aim of continuously improving Taipei’s road quality. When it comes to enhancing road quality, there is no “best,” only “better.” Section Chief Hsuan-Tung Chu of the Utilities Conduit Planning Section, the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, explained that in addition to continuing people-oriented environment improvement projects such as the Zhongxiao East Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project and the Da'an Road pedestrian environment improvement work, the Office is also carrying out road and sidewalk improvement efforts in line with the “Pedestrian Safety in Taipei Plan” established by the Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government, thereby gradually creating a barrier-free, people-oriented environment in the city. These outcomes have also been recognized by residents, the Ministry of the Interior, and members of the evaluation committee and Taipei City will continue to strive for further progress and renewed efforts to provide the public with a people-oriented, resilient, and sustainable mobility environment.",
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        "title": "Figure 3. Chief Engineer Yuan-Shun Yu of the National Land Management Agency presents the First Place award for Policy Initiatives (Special Municipality Group), and Deputy Commissioner Yu-Hui Chang of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government accepts the award on behalf of the Taipei City Government",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=15C20991F987937B",
    "title": "Taipei’s New Construction Office Receives 3 Recognitions at Public Construction Commission’s Golden Quality Award, Achieving Excellence Again",
    "Content": "The Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan announced the list of winners of the 25th Public Construction Golden Quality Award on December 27, 2025. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, received three awards. The Da’an Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project was awarded the First-Class Merit Award in the Architecture Category. At the same time, the Songshan and Xinyi Districts Urban Roads Project received a First-Class Merit Award in the Public Facilities Maintenance and Management Category. In addition, the award jury unanimously recognized Mr. Wang Ming-Hui, Chief Engineer and Director of the Public Works Division of the New Construction Office, for his outstanding contributions to construction quality, and presented him with a First-Class Individual Contribution Award. The award-winning Da’an Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project was designed to create a diverse, forward-looking, welcoming, vibrant, and cultured learning environment, delivering a safe, high-quality, and comfortable modern junior high school. In line with a multi-purpose use strategy, the project includes a two-level underground parking facility to meet the needs of both the school and nearby residents. The building comprises six above-ground floors, housing 64 instructional spaces - including 45 general classrooms, 15 specialized classrooms, four special education classrooms, and a library - as well as 20 administrative offices. The two underground levels serve as a public parking facility, providing 223 car parking spaces and 52 scooter parking spaces. Since its completion and opening, the building has received strong recognition from teachers, students, and parents alike, and has contributed to a high-quality campus that inspires students to pursue and realize their dreams. Meanwhile, the Songshan and Xinyi Districts Urban Roads Project embraced the Taipei City Government’s smart city governance vision by adopting performance-based contract management. By integrating AI-powered intelligent inspections with PCI indicator assessments, the project enabled the timely repair of deficiencies and improvements in pavement quality despite limited resources. Also, the project optimized school-zone commuting environments and barrier-free sidewalks, significantly enhancing overall traffic safety and pedestrians’ sense of security. In addition, the New Construction Office has taken the national lead in establishing carbon footprint assessments for road engineering projects and in applying recycled materials such as foamed asphalt to advance the principles of the circular economy. Through the integration of technology-driven management and carbon-reduction techniques, the Office has achieved both high construction quality and sustainable development, demonstrating strong value while significantly enhancing road user satisfaction. Finally, with respect to the Individual Contribution Award, Director Wang Ming-Hui has served with the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, since 2009. Over the years, he has held positions including Project Engineer in charge at the Public Works Office, Section Chief of the Public Works Division, and Director of the Public Works Division, accumulating more than 15 years of extensive practical experience. He has achieved tangible results in construction quality management and the promotion of innovative systems. Among the projects under his leadership, the Fuhe Bridge Southside Sidewalk Widening Project received the Ministry of Labor’s Golden Safety Award for Outstanding Construction, while the Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project was honored with Top Distinction at the 24th Public Construction Golden Quality Award in 2024. His outstanding performance was unanimously praised by the award jury at this year’s Golden Quality Award, leading to his receipt of the First-Class Individual Contribution Award.",
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    "title": "“Light and Shadow Weave an Urban Green Corridor”: Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform Honored with a Taiwan Light Environment Award",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, which implemented the Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project, was selected in the 2025 Taiwan Light Environment Award, organized by the Coretronic Culture and Arts Foundation, and received the Juror’s Choice Award on December 26, 2025. This recognition not only affirms the project’s construction quality but also marks a new milestone for the Nangang area in advancing urban aesthetics and improving the pedestrian environment.The Shuinan Elevated Connecting Platform Project is a key hub in the Taipei City Government’s plan to develop Nangang, following the Xinyi Planning District, into another area with a comprehensive grade separated pedestrian connectivity system. The platform links Nangang Station, Nangang Station (Taipei Metro), Taipei Music Center, and nearby parks and green spaces. In the future, it will connect with developments along the route to form an elevated pedestrian corridor.The core value of the Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform Project lies in creating a people-oriented pedestrian space that is friendly, safe, and aesthetically appealing. In terms of lighting design, the project achieves both functionality and visual quality. At night, lighting guides pedestrian movement, enhancing legibility and a sense of safety in the nighttime environment. With “people-oriented walkability” and “linking the East District Green Corridor” as its core concepts, embedded or concealed luminaries are used within the bridge structure, on stairways, and on the platforms.  Indirect lighting is applied along railings and edges, effectively controlling glare and light pollution and significantly improving comfort and safety for nighttime users.In addition to its outstanding light environment performance, the project also places strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Along Civic Boulevard, an ecological green corridor of approximately 800 meters has been developed in parallel. Through the use of permeable paving and multi-layered green spaces, the project creates a high-quality living network with integrated recreational functions, bringing more greenery and breathing space into the busy city.    ",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=B285E0B795DD5362",
    "title": "Taipei City Government’s Road Maintenance Again Recognized with the MOTC Golden Way Award",
    "Content": "The Railway Bureau, MOTC held the "2025 26th MOTC Golden Way Award Ceremony" at the Performance Hall on the 5th Floor of Taipei Main Station on December 12, 2025, and the Taipei City Government, following 2024, again received an Outstanding placement in the "Road Condition Maintenance Category/County and City Government Road Condition Maintenance/Outstanding/Special Municipality" item. The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government stated that there are a total of 8 roads under Taipei City's jurisdiction, with a combined maintenance route length of approximately 73.3 kilometers, most of which are major urban roads and important connecting roads to New Taipei City, and some are roads serving mountainous areas, all of which are key roads for Taipei City's maintenance. The Taipei City Government takes "Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability" as its core, introducing new construction methods, new materials, and intelligent management to enhance the efficiency of road management. The New Construction Office explained that the maintenance operations for roads and ancillary facilities in Taipei City involve several agencies, and the Taipei City Government has integrated the related operations and implemented smart management, establishing information systems including a road maintenance management system, a 3D pipeline database, AI automated identification of road defects, ground-penetrating radar inspections of underground cavities, and pavement PCI surveys. To improve road management, a comprehensive survey is conducted for roads and sidewalks, and using the latest spatial information technologies, panoramic imagery and related data are integrated and interfaced to establish a "visual management platform system" to integrate and manage the City’s roads and the road ancillary facilities managed by various agencies. The New Construction Office further explained that road maintenance in Taipei City has introduced the "Pavement Condition Index (PCI)" survey and the "performance based contract for road patrol, maintenance, and repair". The PCI uses orthophotos for assisted interpretation, and an automated stereoscopic panoramic inspection vehicle and an AI defect identification system have been developed, with related data incorporated into an information system for integrated display, establishing a Taipei City pavement condition database as an important basis for subsequent road maintenance planning and budget utilization. The "Performance-Based Contract (PBC) for Road Patrol, Maintenance, and Repair" differs from traditional technical and process-oriented contract models in that it is a new type of contract that uses output and performance objectives as the evaluation basis, and the contractor is paid by the owner after achieving or exceeding the performance indicators originally set. This mechanism enables the contractor to flexibly apply its expertise to innovate and enhance the benefits of project outputs, allowing the owner, the contractor, and the public to achieve a three way win, and bringing an innovative approach to the execution of work for each project. Finally, the New Construction Office stated that the Taipei City Government has shifted road maintenance from passive to proactive "intelligent management", and will continue to introduce new technologies to establish maintenance management systems and innovative contract models, develop a more scientific basis for maintenance standards, and use budgets effectively to further enhance the efficiency of Taipei City’s road maintenance.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=E59991F709481CF4",
    "title": "New Construction Office’s Vocational Development Institute Mechanical Engineering Building and Dormitory Reconstruction Project Wins Honorable Mention at the Ministry of Labor’s Outstanding Construction Golden Safety Award   ",
    "Content": "Through exceptional safety management and exemplary construction quality, the “Reconstruction Project for the Former Mechanical Engineering Building and Student Dormitory of the Taipei City Vocational Development Institute,” implemented by the New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department, has been awarded Honorable Mention in Category E of this year’s Outstanding Construction Golden Safety Award. The recognition highlights the city government, the design and supervision units, and the construction team for their strong commitment to and thorough implementation of construction safety and high-quality project delivery. The award-winning project is designed and supervised by KHL Architects & Planners, with project management undertaken by EKUO Architects. Construction is carried out by Sansin Builders Co., Ltd. and Yung Long Enterprise Co., Ltd. Located at No. 301, Shidong Road in Shilin District, the site is divided into northern and southern sections and comprises three major new buildings: the “New Vocational Skills Building,” the “Vocational Exploration and Continuing Education Center,” and the “Municipal University Dormitory.” Upon completion, the project will provide professional training facilities for fields such as information and communications technology, electric vehicles, refrigeration and air-conditioning, multimedia, and senior-care industries. It will also add 484 comfortable and inclusive dormitory beds, substantially enhancing Taipei City’s capacity to cultivate skilled technical talent. In terms of project management and safety protection, the project further demonstrates strong foresight and a high level of technological integration. The construction team implements an occupational safety model featuring top-down policy direction and bottom-up management, and underwent multiple inspections by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and heads of various city departments, underscoring the joint commitment of the public and private sectors to achieving zero accidents. In addition, the project proactively incorporates smart technologies such as CCTV, AI monitoring, electronic fencing, facial-recognition access control, and anti-tampering alarm systems. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is also utilized for scaffolding simulations and safety analyses, significantly enhancing risk identification and prevention capabilities. The construction site also fully implements 6S management and the PDCA safety and health cycle. Before the commencement of major works, the team completed high-risk tasks such as relocating electrical transformer boxes, repairing retaining walls, and installing excavation supports to ensure a safe working environment. Ongoing pre-construction training and occupational safety courses are also conducted to strengthen personnel awareness and adherence to standard operating procedures. The New Construction Office noted that this project centers on “safety, quality, and professionalism.” Through the integration of smart management systems and the full engagement of all personnel, the project has been making progress smoothly on the foundation of zero-accident safety and earned recognition from the Golden Safety Award. The Office further noted that it will continue to promote construction-safety technologies and enhance management efficiency, with the aim of delivering public infrastructure that is safer, more user-friendly, and more forward-looking for the citizens.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=1B855A133850D033",
    "title": "2 People-Centered Projects by the New Construction Office Honored Again, Receiving 3 Awards",
    "Content": "The “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” and the “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project,” implemented by the New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department, were respectively awarded the “Excellence” and “Honorable Mention” under the “Engineering Sustainability and Environmental Aesthetics Awards” by the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering on November 21, 2025. On the same day, the “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” also received the “Taipei Impact Design Award” – “TDA Special Award” under the 2025 Taipei Design Award, further highlighting the superior quality of the New Construction Office’s projects and its achievements in creating a citizen-friendly, people-oriented urban environment, garnering wide recognition. The “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” core concept centers on creating a high-quality, “people-oriented walking environment” and “connecting the green corridors of the Eastern District.” The project targets the southern and northern sides of Lane 135, Section 1 of Fuxing South Road, including the central parking lot area. Through connecting the southern road section, adjusting the roadway cross-section layout, and reviewing existing facilities and accessibility, the project introduces a large-scale green plaza into the bustling commercial Eastern District. In addition to the use of permeable pavements, multi-layered green spaces, and newly planted vegetation, the design incorporates scenic lighting elements to evoke the historic image of the Liugong Canal, creating a pedestrian plaza that is people-centric, resilient, and intellectually engaging, as well as a more accessible and pedestrian-friendly environment. Following its completion and opening, the project now offers a comfortable green recreational space that connects with the core green corridor of the Eastern District, serving local residents, shoppers, tourists, and other visitors. It showcases a vibrant and diverse streetscape, further enhancing the overall pedestrian experience and earning recognition from both local businesses and the community. The “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project” is designed under the Eastern District Gateway Project 2.0, which seeks to make Nangang, following Xinyi District, another administrative district in Taipei City with a three-dimensional pedestrian connection system. This project aims to be a key hub in the city's skywalk network by constructing an elevated connecting platform. It will enliven activities between the skybridge and ground level and more effectively guide the flow of people between the Taipei Music Center and the skywalk system. In addition, it helps shape Nangang District as the city’s green corridor, providing citizens with a more comfortable and pedestrian-friendly environment for leisure and mobility.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=1D84A7D156FE65E7",
    "title": "New Construction Office’s Da’an Vocational High School Comprehensive Teaching Building Project Wins National Golden Award for Architecture — Showcasing Innovative Educational Space Design",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department carried out the Taipei Municipal Da’an Vocational High School New Comprehensive Teaching Building Project, which was honored in the 27th National Golden Award for Architecture under the Planning and Design Category – Public Works/Architectural Engineering Group. The award ceremony was organized by the National Enterprise Competitiveness Development Association, R.O.C., and took place at 6:00 p.m. on October 16, 2025, at the Excellence Hall of the Howard Civil Service International House. According to the New Construction Office, the project integrates the school’s existing campus axis with its natural surroundings. The building adopts a floor plan featuring a central corridor flanked by classrooms on both sides, with an open atrium at the core to bring in natural ventilation and daylight. The atrium incorporates a polyline wall design that breaks away from the rigid layout of traditional classrooms, creating a dynamic and engaging non-linear learning environment. This design encourages students to explore spatial imagination and creativity in three dimensions, thereby enhancing their learning motivation. The architectural form departs from conventional horizontal and vertical frameworks, transforming instead into a fluid and dynamic non-linear structure. This approach enriches the façade composition while enhancing the overall distinctiveness and visual appeal of both the exterior and interior spaces. The New Construction Office explained that the campus landscape design emphasizes the integration and interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a culturally rich environment for both living and learning. The open landscape not only provides teachers and students with spaces for rest and social interaction but also serves as an area that combines relaxation and educational purposes. In line with the Taipei City Government’s “Garden City” policy, the rooftop features curved planting troughs that soften the building’s lines while offering agricultural spaces for teaching and hands-on practice. This allows students to learn about environmental sustainability and green living in an engaging way. The overall design seeks to create a modern educational environment that meets the needs of contemporary teaching, providing teachers and students with adequate space, abundant natural light and ventilation, and well-proportioned, functional layouts—infusing new possibilities and vitality into educational architecture.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=E81E0CDC0A793C3B",
    "title": "Great News! New Construction Office’s 8 Projects Recognized by Taipei City Government’s Distinguished Public Construction Award",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department has once again received recognition. At the “2025 Taipei City Distinguished Public Construction Award” ceremony, held on September 18, 2025, at CPC Corporation’s Guoguang Conference Hall, the office received a total of eight awards, including two in architectural engineering and six in civil engineering, marking outstanding achievements. The award-winning projects are: “Architectural Engineering Category: Taipei City Zhongshan District Jinzhou Street Site Public Housing Project,” “Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project;” Civil Engineering Category: “Minquan Bridge Superstructure Reconstruction Turnkey Project,” “Dakeng Creek Crossing Bikeway New Construction Project,” “2024 Pavement and Ancillary Facilities Renewal Project (Package 2) – Songshan and Xinyi Districts,” “2023 Citywide Bridge and Culvert Beautification and Steel Structure Painting Maintenance Project, Open Contract (Package 2) – Neihu, Nangang, Songshan, and Xinyi Districts,” “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project,” “Daan District Shida Road (from Section 3 of Roosevelt Road to Section 1 of Heping East Road)Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” etc. The “Taipei City Zhongshan District Jinzhou Street Site Public Housing Project,” located between Lane 399 of Linsen North Road and Section 2 of Xinsheng North Road, features a streamlined pavement design that interconnects the entire site, creating a dynamic and fluid spatial impression. The project includes facilities such as a day-care institution for persons with disabilities, an activity center for the elderly, a community public childcare home, a home-based childcare service center, a non-profit kindergarten, a district community center, and an urban farm. These facilities provide quality spaces for activities and social interaction, fostering a new model of residential living. This innovative approach redefines the role of social housing in the urban context, enhancing its local identity and community connectivity. The “Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project” was developed with the vision of building a “modern junior high school that embodies diversity, forward-thinking, warmth, vitality, cloud, and humanistic values, while fostering a safe, comfortable, and refined teaching environment.” The building comprises six above-ground floors, housing 64 teaching spaces (including 45 general classrooms, 15 specialized classrooms, 4 special education classrooms, and a library), as well as 20 administrative offices. In addition, two underground levels accommodate a public parking facility with 223 car spaces and 52 scooter spaces, meeting the needs of both the school and the community. Since its completion and inauguration, the building has provided students with a high-quality campus environment that is safe, humanistic, diverse, memory-preserving, intelligent, energy-efficient, and sustainable. In alignment with the school curriculum, it inspires students to pursue their dreams, broaden their learning, and connect with the international community, earning recognition from teachers, students, and parents alike. The “Minquan Bridge Superstructure Reconstruction Turnkey Project” adoptes a structural reconstruction approach to comprehensively resolve the long-standing traffic issues caused by settlement at the early design’s suspended hinge expansion joint across the river section. The project also includes the addition of a pedestrian scenic bridge to enhance service functions. During demolition, the project pioneers Taiwan’s first use of the truss girder work vehicle demolition method, ensuring maximum safety while eliminating high construction risks. This approach enables the dismantling process to be carried out swiftly and securely, facilitating the smooth completion of traffic restoration. The “Dakeng Creek Crossing Bikeway New Construction Project” is located near the confluence of Dakeng Creek and the Keelung River, spanning from Nangang District, Taipei City, across Dakeng Creek to Xizhi District, New Taipei City. The project constructs an independent bridge approximately 4 meters wide and 55.6 meters long, connecting the riverside cycling networks of Taipei City and New Taipei City. Completed in March 2025, the project promotes green transportation and encourages the public to adopt eco-friendly modes of mobility. Beneath the Huandong Boulevard, landscaping was introduced to enhance urban greenery, along with the installation of seating areas for leisure and recreation. The project provides cyclists, walkers, and local residents with a welcoming environment embraced by lush vegetation and scenic views along the Keelung riverside. The “2024 Pavement and Ancillary Facilities Renewal Project (Package 2)” continues to uphold Taipei City’s high standards for road construction, following the three-step process of “manhole cover adjustment,” “roadbed improvement,” and “comprehensive milling and paving.” The project also incorporates the city government’s new “people-oriented” transportation policy, together with low-carbon construction methods utilizing new materials and technologies. Through this initiative, three major thoroughfares—Minquan East Road, Dunhua North Road (express lanes), and Keelung Road—have been revitalized with a renewed appearance. The “2023 Citywide Bridge and Culvert Beautification and Steel Structure Painting Maintenance Project, Open Contract (Package 2)” employes professional coating techniques to reinforce the outermost protective layer of Taipei’s major river-crossing bridges. The project also took the lead locally in addressing internal issues such as water accumulation and corrosion in special bridge structures—areas often difficult to detect. By adopting the most rigorous maintenance approach, the project effectively safeguardes and extendes the service life of the bridges, ensuring their continued role in protecting the safety of the public’s daily travel. The “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” builds upon the Eastern District Revitalization Plan. The core concept centers on creating a “people-oriented environment” and “connecting the green corridors of the Eastern District.” The project targets the southern and northern sides of Lane 135, Section 1 of Fuxing South Road, including the central parking lot area. Through connecting the southern road section, adjusting the roadway cross-section layout, and reviewing existing facilities and accessibility, the project introduces a large-scale green plaza into the bustling commercial Eastern District. In addition to the use of permeable pavements, multi-layered green spaces, and newly planted vegetation, the design incorporates scenic lighting elements to evoke the historic image of the Liugong Canal, creating a pedestrian plaza that is people-centric, resilient, and intellectually engaging. Since completion and opening, the project has provided local residents, shoppers, tourists, and commuters with a more vibrant public space. It has improved the overall pedestrian environment and been affirmed by both the local business community and residents. The “Daan District Shida Road (from Section 3 of Roosevelt Road to Section 1 of Heping East Road) Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” has been fully completed. Key improvements include widening pedestrian refuge islands, installing landscape railings and tactile paving for the visually impaired, shortening crossing distances, and creating safer, barrier-free waiting areas. By relocating and consolidating existing facilities, the project also enhances the effective pedestrian clearance. In addition, the aging and loosened pavement of the adjacent walkways within Shida Park was renewed, providing not only a safe pedestrian environment but also a high-quality leisure space for the public. The project has been well received by local residents, neighborhood leaders, as well as teachers and students of National Taiwan Normal University.",
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        "title": "Image 7. Deputy Chief Engineer Wang receiving the award on behalf of the Office (Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project)",
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        "title": "Image 9. Zhongshan District Jinzhou Street Site Public Housing Project",
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        "title": "Image 11. Minquan Bridge Superstructure Reconstruction Turnkey Project",
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        "title": "Image 2. Chief Secretary Chen receiving the award on behalf of the Office (Daan Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project)",
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        "title": "Image 4. Deputy Chief Engineer Chang receiving the award on behalf of the Office (Dakeng Creek Crossing Bikeway Construction Project)",
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        "title": "Image 6. Senior Specialist Kuo receiving the award on behalf of the Office (2023 Citywide Bridge and Culvert Beautification and Steel Structure Painting Maintenance Project, Open Contract- Package 2)",
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        "title": "Image 8. Deputy Chief Engineer Hsiao receiving the award on behalf of the Office (Shida Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project)",
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    "title": "Great News! New Construction Office Honored at the 33rd Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department has once again received recognition. The commissioned “Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project” was honored with the Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award in the Construction group of the Outstanding Public Construction / Outstanding Space Revitalization category. The award ceremony was organized by the Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award Committee and held at CPC Corporation’s Guoguang Conference Hall on September 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.The design concept of the “Taipei Municipal Daan Junior High School Comprehensive Teaching Building New Construction Project” centers on embodying the school’s modernity, diversity, foresight, warmth, vitality, cloud, and humanistic values, while fostering a safe and comfortable learning environment and supporting refined teaching development. The building comprises six above-ground floors, housing 64 teaching spaces (including 45 general classrooms, 15 specialized classrooms, 4 special education classrooms, and a library), as well as 20 administrative offices. In addition, two underground levels accommodate a public parking facility with 223 car spaces and 52 scooter spaces, meeting the needs of both the school and the community. Since its completion and inauguration, the building has provided students with a high-quality campus environment that is safe, humanistic, diverse, memory-preserving, intelligent, energy-efficient, and sustainable. In alignment with the school curriculum, it inspires students to pursue their dreams, broaden their learning, and connect with the international community, earning recognition from teachers, students, and parents alike.",
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        "title": "A specialized classroom for AI Smart Go courses",
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        "title": "People-centered permeable green corridor pavement",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=0DE5FF9F1E264A25",
    "title": "Taipei’s New Construction Office Earns Further Recognition with Two Projects Winning 2025 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government's Public Works Department has been honored with the 2025 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards for two of its projects: the “Fire Department Dahu Station New Construction Project”, which received the award for Best Planning and Design, and the “Nangang Elevated Connectivity Platform Project”, which received the award for Best Construction Quality. The awards ceremony was hosted by FIACBI-Taiwan and took place at 4:00 p.m. on July 29, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Taipei. According to the New Construction Office, the site of the “Fire Department Dahu Station New Construction Project” is located adjacent to Exit 2 of Dahu Park MRT Station in Neihu District, Taipei City. The future building will comprise one basement level and five above-ground floors. The first floor will house the duty room, standby quarters, and garage for emergency vehicles, while floors two through five will include office space for the fire brigade, dormitories, a fitness room, and training platforms—aimed at providing a better working environment for firefighters tasked with demanding duties. The architectural design adopts a composed gray color scheme, complemented by both dark and light green louvers. These elements are integrated with the fire department’s symbolic tri-colors—yellow, red, and white—representing the spirit of firefighting and emergency rescue services. Minimal development is planned for the surrounding area of the main building to preserve the existing arboreal landscape. Additional trees will be planted to reinforce hillside greening, contributing to a green building environment. Moreover, the site along Section 5 of Chenggong Road, adjacent to Dahu Park MRT Station, will include setbacks for pedestrian walkways and greenbelt spaces, in line with efforts to create a more community-friendly facility. These developments aim to enhance Taipei City’s emergency response system while fostering a user-friendly and accessible public service environment. The New Construction Office explained that in August 2019, the Taipei City Government approved the “Urban Design Control Guidelines for the Taipei City Nangang District Pedestrian Elevated Connectivity System”. Centered around Nangang Station, this initiative aims to link three MRT stations through an approximately 3.56-kilometer elevated pedestrian system, establishing Nangang as another administrative district of the city, after the Xinyi Planning District, to feature such a pedestrian elevated connectivity network. The award-winning “Nangang Elevated Connectivity Platform Project and Its Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project” constitutes a key component of this initiative. Located at the southwest site of Section 8, Civic Boulevard and Lane 265, Section 7, Zhongxiao East Road, the project establishes a core elevated connectivity platform on the west side of Nangang Station. This platform facilitates the integration of the elevated pedestrian system with ground-level activities. The connectivity platform consists of two parts: a steel arch bridge and a large platform. The main bridge connects northward to the second-floor corridor of the World Pearl residential development and southward to a large park platform. A secondary bridge extends eastward from the side of the main bridge to the Nangang Station BOT building. The bridge structure measures approximately 95 meters in length, 7.5 meters in height, and 4.5 meters in width. The arch bridge’s curved form enhances the urban landscape’s visual layers and complements the architectural color scheme of Nangang District, harmonizing with the local characteristics. The large platform connects with the surrounding landscape, directing pedestrian flow toward the parks near the Taipei Music Center. Below the platform, a semi-outdoor space adjoins the corner plaza at Section 7, Zhongxiao East Road. Under normal conditions, this area serves as a sheltered playground, market space, or festival venue, and can be adapted to support large-scale events at the Taipei Music Center, thereby fostering a more prosperous commercial district.",
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        "title": "Image 6. Rendering of the exterior of the Fire Department Dahu Station upon completion (Southwest downward view)",
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        "title": "Image 15. Exterior view of the accessible elevator",
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        "title": "Image 1. Deputy Director Wang Chien-chung of the New Construction Office receiving the award on behalf (Fire Department Dahu Station New Construction Project)— Best Planning and Design Category",
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        "title": "Image 5. Rendering of the exterior of the Fire Department Dahu Station upon completion (Southwest upward view)",
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        "title": "Image 7. Rendering of the exterior of the Fire Department Dahu Station upon completion (Southeast upward view)",
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    "title": "Road and Sidewalk Visualized Management Platform by Taipei’s New Construction Office Honored with the 21st Golden Map Awards - Application System Award   ",
    "Content": "The Taiwan Geographic Information Society held the 21st Golden Map Awards Ceremony on July 9, 2025, at National Central University, recognizing individuals, contributors, or products that have demonstrated excellence and innovation in the field of Geographic Information Systems. The New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government's Public Works Department received the “Application System Award” for its project “Road and Sidewalk Visualized Management Platform.” This marks the third accolade for the project, following the “Engineering Digital Innovation Application Award” from the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering in 2023 and the “Innovation Award - Excellence” in the Taipei City Government’s 2024 Creative Proposal Competition. The New Construction Office noted that establishing a comprehensive database of roads and sidewalks serves as the foundation for effective management. However, traditional manual survey methods result in two-dimensional maps that are time-consuming to produce, inconsistent in quality, less accurate, and limited to single-use outcomes. To address the challenges posed by these conventional methods, the office pursued innovative solutions by exploring the use of smart panoramic inspection vehicles for data collection. In addition, geospatial information is integrated with real-world street view imagery to create a visualized management platform. A pilot project was first carried out in Taipei’s Xinyi District in 2019 through a scientific research initiative, and formal application citywide began in 2023—the first of its kind in the country The New Construction Office also noted that the visualized management platform not only reduces manpower and time costs but also enables smart management by providing real-time monitoring of various deficiencies and improvements related to roads and sidewalks. The platform’s “Accessible Pathway Map” is also underway, which will also be made available for public viewing in the future. In addition, the platform introduces evaluation indicators for sidewalks (including accessibility, safety, and comfort). The evaluation scores are displayed using color-coded zones on the platform to assist government agencies in decision-making and to serve as a basis for prioritizing improvement efforts. The New Construction Office concluded by emphasizing that roads and sidewalks are vital components of public infrastructure, and their long-term, effective management and maintenance remain a key objective. Moving forward, the office plans to promote inter-departmental collaboration and resource sharing to further enrich and diversify the platform’s data. It will also guide road inspection contractors in integrating imaging equipment to capture street view imagery during routine inspections, ensuring continuous updates to the platform’s map data and supporting the goal of data sustainability. Upholding the principles of innovation, technological advancement, and sustainability, the New Construction Office is committed to creating a more comfortable, safe, and friendly road environment in Taipei.",
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    "title": "Taipei's New Construction Office Honored with 2025 Excellence in Engineering Projects Award by Chinese Institute of Engineers for Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project",
    "Content": "The Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, carried out by the New Construction Office under the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department, received the Excellence in Engineering Projects Award. The recognition was presented during the 2025 Joint Annual Meeting of the Chinese Institute of Engineers and various engineering societies, held on June 6, 2025, at the Excellence Hall, 2nd floor of the Howard Civil Service International House, hosted by the Civil Service Development Institute. The New Construction Office noted that this marks the fifth award recognizing the Liugong Green Corridor, following its previous honors including the Golden Stone Award in the Outstanding Public Construction Planning category at the 31st Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Awards, an Honorable Mention in the Environmental Planning category at the 11th Taiwan Landscape Awards by the Taiwan Institute of Landscape Architects, the Excellence Award at the 24th Public Construction Golden Quality Award by the Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan, and the Excellence Award in the Park Green Space/Public Open Space category at the 12th Taiwan Landscape Awards. These accolades underscore the superior quality of this New Construction Office’s project and the continued recognition it has garnered from various sectors. According to the New Construction Office, the Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project builds upon the successful pedestrian environment enhancements along Sections 1 to 3 of Zhongxiao East Road in Taipei City and the Eastern District Revitalization Plan. The core concept centers on creating a high-quality, people-oriented environment and connecting the green corridors of the Eastern District. The project targets the southern and northern sides of Lane 135, Section 1 of Fuxing South Road, including the central parking lot area. Through connecting the southern road section, adjusting the roadway cross-section layout, and reviewing existing facilities and accessibility, the project introduces a large-scale green plaza into the bustling commercial Eastern District. In addition to the use of permeable pavements, multi-layered green spaces, and newly planted vegetation, the design incorporates scenic lighting elements to evoke the historic image of the Liugong Canal, creating a pedestrian plaza that is people-centric, resilient, and intellectually engaging, thereby improving the overall pedestrian environment. The New Construction Office added that the site of the Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project is situated behind the prominent Far Eastern SOGO - Taipei Zhongxiao Store in the Eastern District. It connects eastward to Liugong Park and Dinghao Plaza while connecting westward to Liugong Canal Park near Section 1 of Fuxing South Road. Now open to the public, the transformed space offers a comfortable and green pedestrian environment that integrates the Eastern District’s linear green corridor. The project promotes greater pedestrian flow by enhancing the connection between open spaces and the Eastern District’s shopping areas. Beyond benefiting local residents, it also accommodates shoppers, tourists, and commuters, fostering a dynamic streetscape and making the area more walkable. The project has been well received by both local businesses and the community.",
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    "title": "Taipei's New Construction Office Wins “2024 Outstanding Tunnel Engineering Award” for “National Biotechnology Research Park Access Road Project”",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government has earned industry recognition once again, as its “National Biotechnology Research Park Access Road Project” received the “2024 Outstanding Tunnel Engineering Award.” The award was presented during the “2025 Annual Meeting of the Chinese Taipei Tunnel Association,” held on April 11, 2025, at the Metro Gold Theater. According to the “National Biotechnology Research Park Access Road Project” includes a newly built 824-meter-long roadway, with a 716-meter tunnel passing through the Zhongnan Mountains and an excavation area of 192 square meters. To avoid encroaching on a nature reserve, the tunnel was designed with an S-shaped, single-bore configuration for two-way traffic, with separate pedestrian and bike lanes. For disaster prevention, the tunnel incorporates a point extraction ventilation system and smart traffic control technology. It also uses full-section LiDAR scanning and introduces a first-of-its-kind 3D digital twin system to track excavation in real time—allowing the team to quickly compare the current state with initial tunnel conditions and respond accordingly. Meanwhile, the tunnel’s cross-section approaches the width of a four-lane roadway, and it was excavated through soft rock with a large cross-section, mostly under shallow overburden—conditions that typically pose a high risk of collapse. However, thanks to the careful and meticulous efforts of the construction team, even the most challenging sections—with overburden as shallow as 2.3 meters and soft rock geology—were successfully and safely excavated without cave-ins. The project overcame harsh construction conditions while minimizing environmental impact on the ecological reserve. According to the New Construction Office, the “National Biotechnology Research Park Access Road Project,” once completed, will provide a faster, more direct link between the National Biotechnology Research Park and Nangang Station, while also easing traffic congestion on Academia Road and Zhongxiao East Road. It's expected to greatly improve traffic flow in Nangang’s Jiuzhuang area. In addition, the road will serve as an emergency evacuation route connecting Jiuzhuang to the urban area if the floodgate at Siufen Creek is closed. Moreover, the inclusion of separate pedestrian and bike lanes creates a safe, cozy, and eco-friendly pathway for people traveling between the biotech park and Nangang’s TRA, THSR, and MRT stations. This project ultimately makes Nangang’s transportation network more diverse and well-rounded.",
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    "title": "New Construction Office’s “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” Wins the 12th Taiwan Landscape Awards",
    "Content": "The “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project,” carried out by the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, has earned the Award of Excellence on March 22, 2025, at the “12th Taiwan Landscape Awards” ceremony held at Taipei Expo Park’s Pavilion of New Fashion. This latest honor adds to the project’s growing list of accolades, including the 31th Chinese Architectural “Golden Stone Award in the Outstanding Public Infrastructure - Planning category” and the “Top Distinction in the 24th Public Construction Golden Quality Award” by the Executive Yuan. These repeated honors reaffirm the New Construction Office’s outstanding quality and its strong recognition within the industry. The “Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” extends previous enhancements along Sections 1 to 3 of Zhongxiao East Road and supports the revitalization of Taipei’s Eastern District. With a focus on creating a “pedestrian-oriented walking environment” and an “interconnected green corridor in the Eastern District,” the project seeks to transform the area with a long-standing negative image. The protect target Lane 135, Section 1 of Fuxing South Road, including its northern and southern roads and the central parking lot. By reconnecting the southern roads, adjusting road layouts, and reviewing existing infrastructure and accessibility, the project integrates a large plaza into the heart of the bustling Eastern District. The plaza features permeable paving and multi-level green spaces, integrating lush landscaping and artistic lighting elements to evoke the historical imagery of the Liugong Canal, resulting in a pedestrian-oriented, resilient, and aesthetically rich walking environment. The project site is situated behind the prominent Far Eastern SOGO - Taipei Zhongxiao Store in the Eastern District. It connects eastward to Liugong Park and Dinghao Plaza while connecting westward to Liugong Canal Park near Section 1 of Fuxing South Road. Now open to the public, the transformed space offers a comfortable and green pedestrian environment that integrates the Eastern District’s linear green corridor. By enhancing the connection between open spaces and Eastern District’s shopping areas, the project promotes greater pedestrian flow. Beyond benefiting local residents, it also accommodates shoppers, tourists, and commuters, fostering a dynamic streetscape and making the area more walkable. The project has been well received by both local businesses and the community. ",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=BBD0383670582D47",
    "title": "Taipei Receives Excellent Results in Central Government Evaluation for Road Maintenance Management and Common Duct Programs",
    "Content": "On January 21, 2025, the Ministry of the Interior hosted the award ceremony and seminar for the 2024 Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Accessibility Evaluation Program and the Common Duct Construction Evaluation Program at the International Conference Hall of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Institute of Transportation Building. Deputy Secretary-General Wang Yu-fen led relevant personnel from the Public Works Department’s New Construction Office and the Transportation Department’s Traffic Engineering Office to attend the event and receive awards. Taipei City distinguished itself by winning top awards in both the Municipality category of the Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Accessibility Evaluation Program and the Common Duct Construction Evaluation Program. The city also secured first-place rankings in the “Policy Evaluation,” “Street Block Evaluation,” and “Road Maintenance” subcategories among all municipalities. Lin Kun-hu, Director of the New Construction Office, delivered a keynote speech titled “People-Oriented Pedestrian Spaces – The Transformation of the Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment,” earning recognition from the audience. In addition, community leaders Wu Pei-hsuan of Da’an District’s Daxue Village, Kuo Chung-yi of Beitou District’s Zhenhua Village, and Ciang Mei-chu of Shilin District’s Fulin Village were honored with the People-Oriented Environment Improvement Contribution Award. Lin Kun-hu, Director of the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, emphasized that as the country’s leading city, Taipei is committed to aligning with central policies each year to enhance its roads and pedestrian environment. He extended his gratitude to the Ministry of the Interior and evaluation committee members for their guidance and support over the years, which have driven the city to continuously enhance its policies and implementation efforts. In addition to ongoing efforts to improve road and sidewalk smoothness, create accessible pedestrian spaces, and develop common duct infrastructure, Taipei City is also actively pursuing innovative strategies to enhance overall road quality. Examples include adopting performance-based contracts for road inspection and maintenance, developing a visualized management system for roads and related facilities, and executing a sidewalk net width improvement initiative. With these innovations and smart management practices, Taipei aims to continually improve its road quality, believing that excellence is an ongoing journey with no upper limit. Chu Hsuan-tung, Chief of the Utilities Conduit Planning Section of the New Construction Office, shared that in addition to ongoing projects such as the Zhongxiao East Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project and the Songlong Road Pedestrian Environment Transformation Project, the office is also aligning with the Taipei Safe Transportation program by the Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government. Adopting a “gradual optimization” approach, priority is given to reviewing, improving, and adjusting road sections near hospitals and schools. Existing marked pedestrian lanes are being upgraded with physical barriers or converted into physical sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety efficiently and cost-effectively. On major roads, indented scooter bays are being introduced as part of a broader shift from improving single road segments to adopting a holistic street block strategy. These initiatives have garnered positive feedback from residents, as well as recognition from the Ministry of the Interior and evaluation committee members. Looking ahead, Taipei aims to further enhance its people-oriented, resilient, and sustainable traffic environment to better serve its citizens. ",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=527BDAA3912575B8",
    "title": "24th Public Construction Golden Quality Award Ceremony: Taipei’s New Construction Office Honored with 2 Excellence Awards and 1 Merit Award",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government has once again been recognized. At the 24th Public Construction Golden Quality Award ceremony on December 27, 2024, held at the CPC Building's Guoguang Hall, Secretary-General Kung Ming-hsin of the Executive Yuan presented the honors. The New Construction Office was awarded the third-tier Excellence Award in the Civil Engineering category for the Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project and the second-tier Merit Award in the Civil Engineering category for the Changde Street Underground Pedestrian Passage Project. Moreover, Director Lin Kun-hu was unanimously praised by the panel of judges for his contributions to engineering excellence, earning the Outstanding Individual Contribution Award. The Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, in alignment with the city government’s Eastern District Development and Revitalization Project, rediscovers urban streets and neighborhoods in the Eastern District, revitalizing urban spaces with a focus on people-first transportation and establishing an outstanding commercial area for pedestrians. The project involves establishing a new crosswalk on Fuxing South Road, connecting Liugongzun Park and Liugong Park, and integrating Lane 135 of Section 1, Fuxing South Road, with a central green corridor. This has improved previously constrained walking paths at the plaza. In addition to the removal of a parking lot unsuitable for crowd gatherings, the southern roadway is elevated to link with the central green corridor. Diverse, accessible spaces have been planned, and greenery, seating, and street furniture have been added to create an urban, ecological oasis. Three mist rings, water ripple lights, and mist facilities have been installed to recreate the hydrological legacy of the “Da Wan River Channel”. The completed project delivers a people-oriented, resilient, and intellectual pedestrian plaza, making the environment more pedestrian-friendly and earning praise from local businesses and residents. The Changde Street Underground Pedestrian Passage Project addresses Taipei's challenges as a super-aged society with shifting demographics by creating a people-oriented pedestrian environment between MRT NTU Hospital Station and Zhongshan South Road’s east side. The project resolves Changde Street’s limited pedestrian space and pedestrian-vehicle conflict issues through multi-level separation, enhancing pedestrian convenience and safety. By extending MRT station access points, it offers a people-oriented space that promotes public transportation, aligning with Taipei’s vision for achieving sustainable urban development and green transportation. The underground passage effectively redirects pedestrian traffic below ground, easing congestion at street level and enabling direct connections to the MRT station, hospital, schools, and government offices. Designed as a spacious, gallery-like, and barrier-free pathway, it provides a comfortable and people-oriented experience. Lin Kun-hu, Director of the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, has devoted years to the public construction sector. Starting from the grassroots level, he has contributed extensively to key infrastructure projects, including architectural engineering, civil engineering, and road maintenance. Over the years, he has developed a robust foundation in engineering and, more recently, has focused on mentoring new talent and fostering a culture and system of engineering excellence within the organization. Under his supervision, various projects have garnered prestigious accolades, such as the Golden Quality Award for construction excellence by the Public Construction Committee of the Executive Yuan, high ratings for roads and accessibility evaluations by the National Land Management Agency of the Ministry of the Interior, and the Gold Thumb Awards by the Ministry of Finance. At this year’s Golden Quality Award, he earned unanimous praise from the panel of judges and was honored with the Outstanding Individual Contribution Award.",
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    "title": "Co-creating a Safe, Robust Taiwan: Taipei's New Construction Office Wins Construction Golden Safety Awards for Minquan Bridge Reconstruction Project   ",
    "Content": "The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Ministry of Labor hosted the 2024 Construction Golden Safety Awards for Promoting Occupational Safety and Health, with the awards ceremony held on November 22, 2024, at True Love Garden Hotel in Taichung. The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government earned the Excellence Award in Group E for Public Works with the Minquan Bridge Superstructure Reconstruction Turnkey Project! The Office's construction team aspired to set a model example for safe bridge reconstruction in Taiwan, demonstrating robust soft and hard power in construction. By implementing a unique “truss beam work vehicle” method to mitigate construction risks, the Office maximized workplace safety. This recognition by the country's foremost authority on construction safety holds special significance for both the Office and its construction team! Hsiao Chih-lung, Head of the Public Works Division at the New Construction Office, noted that many of Taipei’s older bridges built in the early days are now entering the reconstruction phase. Among the numerous bridges serving the city, Minquan Bridge, located on Minquan East-West Road—the first planned road in Taipei—connects key facilities such as Taiwan's first Songshan Airport and the privately- financed Neihu Technology Park. After 42 years of its completion, inspections have detected sagging at the cantilever joints between the P6 and P7 piers over the river, causing road surface subsidence and posing safety risks for drivers. After professional assessment, the New Construction Office initiated plans to demolish and rebuild the 215-meter-long section of the bridge between piers P5 and P8 with a new steel structure. This not only improves the bridge's structure but also enhances its seismic resistance. Hsiao Chih-lung elaborated that the Minquan Bridge reconstruction project, situated in a riverside area, initially considered using scaffolding over the river to accommodate various construction phases. As the managing authority, the New Construction Office incorporated the most rigorous safety standards into the turnkey project. Genyeh Engineering Consultant Co Ltd., responsible for project management, evaluated the environmental conditions and required bidders to propose safety strategies for beam dismantling and hoisting, traffic management during construction, excavation support, utility detection, and BIM conflict analysis, ensuring robust safety measures from the very beginning. CECI Nova Technology Co., Ltd., responsible for the design, conducted a detailed risk analysis of the project using a high-risk matrix to tackle potential hazards such as falls, water exposure, heat risks, and confined spaces. They recommended that the initial scaffolding method be changed to a cantilever method, significantly minimizing the scale of temporary structures and waterside operations. The company also devised proper construction guidelines, drawings, and budgets, equipping contractors with ample resources to deliver their professional expertise effectively. Hung Chen-ju, Head of the Central Public Works Office of the Public Works Division, noted that Chun Yuan Construction Co., Ltd. led the on-site execution planning, working closely with Genyeh Engineering Consultant Co Ltd., which also acted as the supervisory unit. The project prioritized risk mitigation by transforming the traditional cantilever launching method into an innovative technique that integrated truss beam work vehicles with chainsaw cutting, creating a novel application for existing tools! This new method centered on hazard reduction through mechanization, placing workers in safe environments to operate machinery for cutting and removing concrete structures and hoisting steel components. By eliminating fall risks entirely, the project supported the Ministry of Labor’s 2024 Fall Prevention campaign. Additionally, it addressed potential dangers from structural collapses, traffic impacts, and vibrations, while implementing robust measures to control and mitigate residual risks, lowering overall hazard levels. Hung Chen-ju concluded by noting that the construction team worked responsibly and tirelessly throughout the project, excelling in areas such as professional personnel training, mechanized construction, prefabrication of components, integration of disaster-mitigation technologies, standardization of design, and visualized safety. These efforts ensured comprehensive safety, meeting the team’s original aspirations for the project and achieving robust risk management and safety goals. Emerging as a standout among many teams committed to construction safety, the New Construction Office expressed heartfelt gratitude, reaffirming its dedication to leading the construction team in its mission to strengthen construction safety for Taiwan. The Office aims to provide citizens with more comfortable and well-equipped public facilities. ",
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    "title": "Taipei City Recognized for Excellence in Road Quality by Central Government Evaluation",
    "Content": " The Ministry of Transportation and Communications hosted the “2024 Golden Road Award Ceremony” on November 15, 2024, at the Auditorium on the 5th floor of Taipei Main Station. Taipei City claimed the top spot in the national evaluation for road condition maintenance (municipalities), highlighting the city's commitment and hard work in improving the road environment. Taipei City oversees eight highways, with a combined maintenance route length of 73.287 kilometers. These include essential urban arteries linking New Taipei City and key mountain routes, all prioritized for maintenance by the city government. To address traffic needs and ensure road quality, the city government conducts regular inspections, repairs, upgrades, and disaster response for roads, bridges, and associated infrastructure through open contracts. Additionally, annual maintenance plans and road section updates are determined based on specific evaluation criteria, while innovative advanced technologies and experiences from both domestic and international sources are introduced to improve road maintenance effectiveness. Moreover, systems for road management inquiry and excavation management have been established to streamline excavation management, consolidate maintenance records, and enhance operational efficiency. The New Construction Office has focused not only on enhancing road smoothness but also on advancing smart management practices. By introducing a groundbreaking visual management system, it strives to improve accessible pedestrian spaces and ensure seamless pedestrian network connectivity. Pilot initiatives in Zhongshan and Datong Districts have implemented performance-based contracts for road paving, incorporating PCI data analysis to assess pavement quality. These initiatives have achieved great results and received significant recognition in the evaluation. This time, Taipei City earned top marks in the evaluation for its effective policy initiatives and on-the-ground execution. This not only highlights the city government’s commitment to cross-departmental collaboration and its dedication to serving citizens but also serves as a significant encouragement and honor for staff at all levels involved in the work. Looking ahead, the Taipei City Government will build on this success, further refining its efforts to create a more user-friendly and comfortable transportation environment, enhancing the quality of life for its citizens.",
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    "title": "Great News! Taipei’s New Construction Office Wins the 26th National Golden Award in Architecture for the Reconstruction Project of Nanmen Market",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Bureau, Taipei City Government has been recognized once again. It won the National Golden Award for Architecture for the Nanmen Building and Market Reconstruction Turnkey Project. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Republic of China National Enterprise Competitiveness Development Association at CPC Building's Guoguang Hall on October 22, 2024.  The New Construction Office noted that the Nanmen Building and Market Reconstruction Turnkey Project was awarded on May 31, 2019, and completed on October 4, 2023. Throughout the process, the project team engaged in active communication with market vendors and various units involved. The design work was carried out by Bio Architecture Formosana, known for its achievements in constructing green buildings such as Taipei Public Library - Beitou Branch. This project, based on the design concept of “Taipei's Heartbeat,” focuses on bringing abundant natural light from the north into the indoor space, making this market area bright and open. The new Nanmen Building is located near the entrances and exits of the two metro lines, forming a tight connection with the city and linking the transportation system with the market. This fosters a mutually beneficial relationship and encourages purchases, enhancing the market's vitality. During the period of Japanese rule, Nanmen Market served as an outdoor marketplace of Chitose Town beyond the South Gate. Over time, it has seen multiple reconstructions and is Taipei's oldest public traditional market. It has been known for its offerings of Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine and dry foods. However, due to its outdated structure that fails to meet current seismic code, along with inadequate mechanical and electrical systems for modern market demands, the Taipei City Government initiated the Nanmen Building and Market Reconstruction Turnkey Project. The construction of Nanmen Market faced many challenges, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased costs for labor and materials, a cramped site with tricky logistics, and delays due to the rainy season during steelwork. However, thanks to the combined efforts of the city government's team in coordinating resources and the awarded contractor's engineering team displaying unwavering commitment and teamwork, they managed to persist and overcome obstacles, successfully completing the Nanmen Market construction on schedule. With the opening of the new Nanmen Market, its facilities, lighting, and hygiene have all reached a high standard. Combined with the strong vendor community, the market is set to become a new landmark in Taipei. The city government will keep working with different departments, such as the Department of Information and Tourism and the Department of Transportation, to further improve the market's accessibility, especially with the future completion of the MRT Wanda Line. Additionally, ongoing promotion efforts will be made for Nanmen Market to become a bustling hub and a true icon of Taipei.",
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    "title": "Great Achievement! 3 projects by the New Construction Office win recognition at the 32nd Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Bureau, Taipei City Government has received recognition once again. On September 11, 2024, at the awards ceremony held by the Organizer of the Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award at the CPC Building's Guoguang Hall, the following three projects were awarded the Golden Stone Award for Excellent Public Construction/Excellent Space Revitalization: “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project,” “Taipei City Wenshan District Lixing Elementary School Activity Center New Construction Project,” and “Taipei City Songshan District Xisong Elementary School Activity Center New Construction Project.” The “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project” adopts top-down construction to shorten the project timeline, successfully facilitating the early return of vendors while reducing the disruptions caused by noise and dust during construction. Valuable suggestions from local community leaders and residents were also taken into account and incorporated after evaluation. The project establishes visual connections between different floors and the urban surroundings, allowing ample northern natural light to penetrate indoors, thus creating a bright and open market space. In addition to providing a comfortable resting and social space for elderly shoppers, it also attracts younger generations, creating a new customer base for the century-old Nanmen Market. This makes the new Nanmen Building closely connected to local culture while being environmentally friendly and utilizing resources effectively. The “Taipei City Wenshan District Lixing Elementary School Activity Center New Construction Project” features a building with five stories above ground and one below. It includes an elevated running track, a sports court, a swimming pool, a library, classrooms, offices, and activity areas designed to accommodate students' needs for indoor gatherings, activities, and sports. The design team focused on the Five Ways of Life, aiming to alleviate the school's current lack of activity spaces while promoting community engagement and fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Located at the boundary of Muzha and Wenshan Districts, the school sits at the crossroads of the city and a natural riverside green corridor. The design of the activity platform expands the students' space and links it to the riverside playground, creating a versatile area that integrates greenery. This fosters a friendly learning environment and establishes a new focal point within the local sports and recreation greenbelt, offering residents various sports facilities and platforms. It also aligns with the school's educational objectives of promoting diversity, inclusivity, and respect while establishing a new hub for community life that fosters holistic education, integrating learning with everyday experiences. The “Taipei City Songshan District Xisong Elementary School Activity Center New Construction Project” involves a steel structure building with 2 basement levels and 6 above-ground levels, with public facilities such as a swimming pool, a kindergarten, an auditorium, a practice classroom, a rhythm classroom, a multifunctional community space, a multi-sport court, a stage, a track, and an underground parking lot. This project aims to address the long-standing lack of large indoor activity space for the school and will also support community development in partnership with social education institutions to promote local cultural life. Additionally, to improve the urban landscape around the campus while addressing the pressing parking needs of nearby residents, the project includes plans for 256 car parking spaces and 280 scooter parking spaces, aiming to achieve the goal of shared use of campus space and sports facilities with the community. ",
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    "title": "Great Achievements! New Construction Office’s 10 Projects Honored with the 2024 Taipei City Government Distinguished Public Construction Awards",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Public Works Bureau, Taipei City Government has been honored with significant recognition once again. At the “2024 Taipei City Government Distinguished Public Construction Awards” Ceremony, held on August 16, 2024, at the CPC Building's Guoguang Hall, the office won a total of ten awards, including eight for civil engineering and two for architectural projects. The awarded projects are: “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction and Attaching Pipeline Project”, “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project”, “Changde Street Underground Pedestrian Passage Project”, “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance Project”, “2023 Taipei City Sidewalk Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4)”, “2023 Renovation for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 3) (Zhongzheng and Wanhua Districts)”, “2023 Reconstruction for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4) (Neihu and Nangang Districts)”, “2023 Road Maintenance and Repair Project – Open Contract (Tender 5)”, “Taipei City Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project”, and “Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School Comprehensive Building Project.” The “Zhongzheng Bridge Reconstruction and Attaching Pipeline Project” involves the demolition of the Chongqing South Road overpass and the Ziqiang Market beneath it, followed by the reconstruction of the surface-level roads. This project aims to reshape the area's landscape, stimulate local development, and boost economic growth. The new river-crossing bridge, once completed, will significantly improve the bridge's earthquake and flood resilience, ensuring safety and providing a higher level of service. The “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Greening Facilities Turnkey Project” is designed under the Eastern District Gateway Project 2.0, which seeks to make Nangang, following Xinyi District, another administrative district in Taipei City with a three-dimensional pedestrian connection system. This project aims to be a key hub in the city's skywalk network by constructing an elevated connecting platform. It will enliven activities between the skybridge and ground level and more effectively guide the flow of people between the Taipei Music Center and the skywalk system. The project involves creating a demonstration section of the ecological green corridor on Civic Boulevard, transforming the area into another lush, tree-lined avenue and providing residents with a better living environment. It also involves creating a connected pedestrian system at ground level and using effective rainwater drainage and recycling systems to help make Taipei a more resilient city. The “Changde Street Underground Pedestrian Passage Project”, in response to Taipei City's aging population, aims to create a pedestrian-friendly environment and promote the city government’s Western District Gateway Project. It tackles the problem of limited pedestrian space by utilizing a multi-level design to bring convenience to a broader range of areas. By extending access points to the public transportation system, it aims to create a pedestrian-friendly public space, encouraging greater use of public transit and contributing to Taipei's green transportation goals as a sustainable city. The project also seeks to separate street-level foot traffic from underground MRT users, improving road quality and facility efficiency, while creating a more comfortable and accessible pedestrian environment. The “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance Project”, in alignment with the development project for the large indoor sports arena in the Taipei Dome and the overall residential and commercial growth in the surrounding area, involves the construction of a new underground pathway. This pathway links various public spaces from north to south, including the Taipei Railway Workshop, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Dome and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. By integrating sports and arts, it offers the public a completely new recreational experience, establishes a pedestrian-friendly space, mitigates conflicts with ground-level traffic on Zhongxiao East Road and ensures a pleasant pedestrian environment. The “2023 Taipei City Sidewalk Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4)” focuses on creating pedestrian-friendly spaces through sidewalk improvement across different locations, enhancing the quality and accessibility of sidewalks, and fostering a city that is “eco-friendly, people-centric” and pedestrian-friendly. The “2023 Renovation for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 3) (Zhongzheng and Wanhua Districts)” involves upgrading and maintaining roads in Taipei City's Zhongzheng and Wanhua Districts. It aims to breathe new life into these historic areas and in line with the Western District Gateway Project, rejuvenate the western cityscape and support urban industrial upgrades. The project team utilized technological, innovative construction techniques that surpass traditional methods in terms of progress, quality and safety, while also considering ecological protection and aesthetic design. Through concerted efforts, the quality of life has been significantly improved for local residents and the project has been well-received. The “2023 Reconstruction for Roads Less Than 8 Meters Wide and Ancillary Facilities Improvement Project – Open Contract (Tender 4) (Neihu and Nangang Districts)” focuses on updating road surfaces and ancillary facilities like gutter guards on roads under 8 meters wide in Taipei City's Neihu and Nangang Districts. The project integrates new materials and technologies, utilizing a PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) management cycle to meet objectives of sustainability, cost savings and carbon reduction. Even with the difficulties of working in tight, narrow streets, the team prioritized high-quality construction over costs and their efforts have been deeply appreciated by several village leaders. The “2023 Road Maintenance and Repair Project – Open Contract (Tender 5)” involves maintaining urban road facilities in Shilin and Beitou Districts, two largest administrative districts in Taipei City. It used smart technology such as panoramic inspection vehicles for road inspection. By employing the image processing technique, the inspection of road facilities was carried out, with defects promptly reported, shortening administrative procedures, improving maintenance efficiency and establishing a visual management model, thus refining the city's inspection processes. The “Taipei City Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project” is a social housing project handled by the New Construction Office on its behalf. Situated within the Nangang Economic and Trade Park, the site is adjacent to a high school and an elementary school on the northwest and a software park on the east. It borders an older, densely populated residential area to the south, where urban development is already saturated. The project involves maximizing open spaces for pedestrian activities and public use and enhancing areas for residents to stroll. After completion, the project will be handed over to the Department of Urban Development and will offer around 118 social housing units. The “Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School Comprehensive Building Project” is designed with the image of the “Little Sun over the Lake.” The design incorporates techniques that resonate with the environment, increasing airflow and natural lighting and creating multi-level spaces. It aims to be an energy-efficient, multifunctional green building that “makes way for the wind.” The project includes a two-level underground public parking lot and a three-story activity center with specialized classrooms above ground. Furthermore, it enhances the campus by converting corner spaces into functional areas, utilizing design techniques like guidance, transitions and light-shadow contrasts. This approach creates a fascinating sequence of spaces and a green, aesthetically pleasing campus environment. The goal is to ensure accessible, pedestrian-friendly pathways and learning spaces. Upon completion, the project will cater to the future needs of students and staff of the school while also addressing the parking needs of the surrounding community.",
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    "title": "Great Achievement! New Construction Office Receives Praise Year After Year: 7 Projects Honored with the 2024 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards!",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, has been recognized again in the "2024 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards". At the awards ceremony held by the FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards Committee at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on July 23, 2024, two projects—"Taipei City Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project" and "Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School Comprehensive Building Project"—won awards for Best Planning and Design. Additionally, five projects received awards for Best Construction Quality: "Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance Project", "Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities Project", "Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project", "Taipei City Second Funeral Parlor Phase 2 Renovation Project", and "Taipei City Neihu District Xinhu Elementary School Activity Center Project". Altogether, seven projects were awarded. The "Taipei City Nangang District Jingmao Section Social Housing Project" is within the Nangang Economic and Trade Park. It is bordered by the school campuses of a senior high school, an elementary school to the northwest, and the organized urban area of the software park to the east. The project features well-designed ground-level urban open spaces and interconnected band-like spaces. Given the densely populated area to the south and the already saturated urban land development nearby, there is a pressing need for community open spaces. From the perspective of the site's context, although there are similar large open spaces, such as school campuses nearby, these campuses are fenced and serve as controlled and isolated open spaces. As a result, the project layout focuses on the open spaces for pedestrians and maximizing their use by considering the overall urban development, thereby enhancing the feasibility of leisure walking in these open spaces. The "Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School Comprehensive Building Project" This project was designed with the image of the "Little Sun over the Lake". The design incorporates techniques that resonate with the environment, promoting airflow, natural lighting, and creating multi-level spaces. It aims to be an energy-efficient green building (obtained the Green Building Label - Gold) that "Makes Way for the Wind". The project includes a two-level underground public parking lot and a three-story activity center with specialized classrooms above ground. This multifunctional building is designed to meet the school's future needs and provide parking for the community. Since its completion, it has served as the new core of the campus. The "Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance Project", in alignment with the development project for the large indoor sports arena in the Taipei Dome and the overall residential and commercial growth in the surrounding area, involves the construction of a new underground pathway. This pathway links various public spaces from north to south, including the Taipei Railway Workshop, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Dome, and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. By integrating sports and arts, it offers the public a completely new recreational experience. Following the "Human-Oriented Design Concept", the project has established a pedestrian-friendly space, mitigating conflicts with ground-level traffic on Zhongxiao East Road and ensuring a pleasant pedestrian environment. The "Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Complex Project" involves a comprehensive social welfare complex that integrates resources from five administrative sectors: social affairs, citizen affairs, public health affairs, labor affairs, and education affairs. It offers a diverse range of local social welfare facilities, including an elderly service center, a long-term care institution, a childcare center, a parent-child center, a kindergarten, a daycare center for the disabled, co-living services for the disabled, a community rehabilitation center, and a sheltered workshop. The site has been transformed from closed to open, as it provides regional services and facilities required for community integration and livelihood support facilities for the local community. It has shaped itself as the new core of the neighborhood, catering to regional social welfare needs. It holds the potential to become a model for Taipei’s future endeavors in promoting regional social welfare complexes. The "Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project" adopts top-down construction to shorten the project timeline, successfully facilitating the early return of vendors while reducing the disruptions caused by noise and dust during construction. Valuable suggestions from local community leaders and residents were taken into account and incorporated after evaluation, making the new Nanmen Building closely connected to local culture. The "Second Funeral Parlor Phase 2 Renovation Project" was initiated after the completion and opening of the Phase 1 Jing Yang Building Project to meet the public demand for funeral facilities in Taipei City. This renovation includes one Type-A hall, four Type-B halls, four Type-C halls, eight Type-D halls, a forensic autopsy room, a worship hall, a multi-functional space, a mortuary cabinet area, and a passage for deceased transportation. The project also involves underground parking facilities to improve traffic flow in the surrounding area, with careful consideration given to the smooth flow of funeral processions, deceased transportation, and pedestrian and vehicular access. The architectural design aims to break away from the conventional impression often associated with funeral services, while carefully considering the practical needs and feelings of mourners. The appearance features a warm, creamy yellow color palette, reminiscent of the original Jing Yang Building. The use of coating materials resembling architectural concrete and the metal grating resembling twinkling windows with starlight designs creates an ambiance of solemnity and dignity. In the future, this facility will become a primary funeral service location in Taipei City, catering to the various stages of life for people in the metropolitan area, including birth, aging, illness, and death. It aims to make the final chapter of life more complete. The "Taipei City Neihu District Xinhu Elementary School Activity Center Project" involves a versatile facility combining a sports arena and an arts performance center. Despite limited space and resources, the wind band at Xinhu Elementary School has excelled in various competitions. To provide a better practice environment, the Department of Education, Taipei City Government and local advocates have worked to make this new activity center a reality. The project involves constructing a three-story gymnasium for indoor physical education, team training, and large assemblies of the school. The fourth and fifth floors feature a performance hall, serving as the main venue for the school's cultural and artistic activities. This space will support various large-scale events such as student performances, audio-visual assemblies, and graduation ceremonies and also serves as an excellent training facility for the wind band. It has enhanced the campus environment, offering recreational and gathering space for the community, fostering good neighborhood relations, and serving as a new highlight around Xinhu Elementary School.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=2C5564B8D708C111",
    "title": "Two construction projects by Taipei's New Construction Office win the 2024 Engineering Excellence Award by the Chinese Institute of Engineers",
    "Content": "On June 6, 2024, the Chinese Institute of Engineers held the ceremony for the 2024 “Engineering Excellence Award”. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government received the award for two projects: “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance New Construction Project” and “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project”. In alignment with the development project for the large indoor sports arena in the Taipei Dome and the overall residential and commercial growth in the surrounding area, the “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance New Construction Project” involves the construction of a new underground pathway. This pathway links various public spaces from north to south, including the Taipei Railway Workshop, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Dome, and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. By integrating sports and arts, it offers the public a completely new recreational experience. Following the “pedestrian-oriented” design principle, the project has established a pedestrian-friendly space, mitigating conflicts with ground-level traffic on Zhongxiao East Road and ensuring a pleasant pedestrian environment. The “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project” adopts top-down construction to shorten the project timeline, successfully facilitating the early return of vendors while reducing the disruptions caused by noise and dust during construction. Valuable suggestions from local community leaders and residents were taken into account and incorporated after careful evaluation, making the new Nanmen Building closely connected to local culture and more convenient for residents. It provides the public with a brand new market that is bright, environmentally-friendly, and optimally utilizes resources. ",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=828E81943E5B37D8",
    "title": "New Construction Office's Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project Wins the 11th Taiwan Landscape Awards",
    "Content": "The Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, carried out by the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, was awarded the Honorable Mention in the 11th Taiwan Landscape Awards. The award ceremony took place at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park on March 9th, 2024, at 1:30 PM. The Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project extends the pedestrian environment improvements from Section 1 to Section 3, Zhongxiao East Road and aligns with the Eastern District Revitalization Project. Its core concept is to create a high-quality, people-centric environment and connect the green corridors in the Eastern District. The project focuses on transforming the areas on the north and south sides of Lane 135, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, as well as the parking area in-between. Through the integration of the southern road, adjustments to road section layouts and a review of the existing infrastructure and accessible pathways, a spacious green plaza now is created in the Eastern District, a vibrant shopping district. This urban transformation includes the use of permeable pavements, sunken green spaces and lighting design, recreating the historical imagery of the Liugong Canal. The result is a pedestrian plaza that prioritizes people, resilience and a sense of intellectual engagement, making the overall pedestrian environment even more user-friendly. This project site was formerly part of the natural formation of the Da Wan River Channel in the Shangpi area. In 1979, it was integrated into the urban plan as a water channel in the back alley of the Zhongxiao East Road, before being transformed into a parking space in 1985. With the flourishing commercial development of the Zhongxiao East Road, section 3 and 4 of the road emerged as a vibrant commercial area in the Eastern District. As part of Taipei City Government's efforts to improve public spaces and the people-centric environment in the Eastern District and in alignment with the Eastern District Development and Revitalization Project launched by the Department of Urban Development in 2019, street reevaluation and city block reconstruction were carried out. The New Construction Office was responsible for the design and construction of this site, focusing on creating a people-centric pedestrian environment and connecting green corridors in the Eastern District to redefine its longstanding negative perception. The Liugong Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project integrates roads to connect the belt-like structure of the Liugong Canal, reflecting historical and cultural significance while recreating water imagery and local character. It revitalizes commercial areas by linking businesses and introducing spacious shared plazas. Other enhancements include making facilities more flexible, boosting greenery and creating planting areas. Through diverse activity spaces, it caters to the needs of department stores, neighborhoods and urban settings, fostering connections between the Eastern District's core green corridors and its commercial areas. The project site is situated behind the prominent Far Eastern SOGO - Taipei Zhongxiao Store in the Eastern District, linking to various commercial areas like Liugong Park, Da'an Road, and Dinghao Plaza. On its western side, it borders the Liugonzun Park near Section 1, Fuxing South Road. Once completed, it will seamlessly connect the belt-like core green corridors of the Eastern District, strengthening ties between open areas and the bustling urban commercial areas. Expected to offer a pleasant green environment for leisurely walks, it aims to boost local foot traffic and cater not only to local residents but also to shoppers, tourists and transit passengers, fostering diverse and lively street vibes.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=0BC9CD27A167C5A1",
    "title": "Taipei City's Road Maintenance Management Recognized with Excellence Rating Once Again in the Central Government's Evaluation",
    "Content": "On January 17, 2024, the Ministry of the Interior held an awards ceremony and seminar for the 2023 Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Environment Accessibility Evaluation Program at the International Conference Hall of the Institute of Transportation, Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Taipei City not only received the Excellence rating again for the overall performance in the “Special Municipality” group but also secured first place in subcategories such as “Policy Evaluation,'” “Street Layout Evaluation,” and “Transportation Engineering” in the same group. Gaining these accomplishments has served as recognition for Taipei City's dedication. Lin Kun-hu, Director of the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, noted that as a city striving to be the best, Taipei actively improves roads and pedestrian environments in alignment with the central government's policies each year. He also thanked the Ministry of the Interior and the evaluation committee members for their guidance and support over the years, enabling Taipei City to continuously improve in policy-making and implementation. In recent years, the city has transitioned its focus in road designs from a previous emphasis on vehicles to prioritizing people. Additionally, it has been actively leading various innovations to improve overall road quality. These innovations include introducing performance-based contracts for road inspections and maintenance, establishing a visualization management system for roads and affiliated facilities, implementing sidewalk width improvement projects, and various innovative and smart management practices. The goal is to continually enhance road quality in Taipei, as there is always room for improvement in the pursuit of better road quality. Hung Wei-tsung, the Head of the Utilities Conduit Planning Section, New Construction Office, noted that in addition to pushing forward the Zhongxiao East Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, Liugong Park Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, and other people-oriented environment improvement projects, the Office is also recently employing a “gradual optimization” approach to prioritize the assessment, improvement, and adjustment of road sections around hospitals and schools in alignment with the Taipei Safe Traffic initiative proposed by the Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government. This involves selecting appropriate locations in areas with existing marked sidewalks to promptly establish basic facilities that separate pedestrians from vehicles, thus ensuring cost-effective pedestrian safety. Focusing on major roads, there is also a proactive effort to establish scooter parking bays, extending the improvement strategy from isolated road sections to a holistic consideration of the overall street layout. The success of these projects has garnered praise from residents, the Ministry of the Interior, and the evaluation committee members. In the future, Taipei City will remain committed to continuous improvement, aiming to offer residents a road and traffic environment that is people-oriented, resilient, and sustainable.",
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        "title": "Director General Wu Hsin-hsiu of the Land Management Agency, Ministry of the Interior, presented the first-place Transportation Engineering award accepted by Deputy Director Liu Chia-yu on behalf of the Traffic Engineering Office, Taipei City Government.",
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    "title": "Taipei City's New Construction Office Recognized with the Golden Quality Award by the Public Construction Commission; Premier Presents Awards in Commendation",
    "Content": "On December 26, 2023, the Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan held the “23rd Public Construction Golden Quality Award” Ceremony at the CPC Building's Guoguang Hall. Premier Chen Chien-jen of the Executive Yuan attended the event to present awards and provide encouragement. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, was honored with the “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance New Construction Project” receiving the High Distinction in the Civil Engineering Grade 2 category, “Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities New Construction Project” receiving the High Distinction in the Architecture Grade 1 category, and the “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project” receiving Honorable Mention in the Architecture Grade 1 category. Additionally, the judging panel for the Golden Quality Award unanimously acknowledged the significant contributions of Deputy Director Liu Chia-ming of the New Construction Office to the quality of the projects. He was awarded the High Distinction in the second category of the Personal Contribution Award. In consonance with the development project for the large indoor sports arena in the Taipei Dome and the overall residential and commercial growth in the surrounding area, the “Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 Underground Pathway Entrance New Construction Project” involves the construction of a new underground pathway. This pathway links various public spaces from north to south, including the Taipei Railway Workshop, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei Dome and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. By integrating sports and arts, it offers the public a completely new recreational experience. Following the “people-oriented” design principle, the project has established a pedestrian-friendly space, mitigating conflicts with ground-level traffic on Zhongxiao East Road and ensuring a pleasant pedestrian environment. The “Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities New Construction Project” is a comprehensive social welfare complex that integrates resources from five administrative sectors: social affairs, citizen affairs, public health affairs, labor affairs and educational affairs. It offers a diverse range of local social welfare facilities, including elderly service centers, long-term care institutions, childcare centers, parent-child facilities, kindergartens, day care centers for the disabled, co-living services for the disabled, community rehabilitation centers and sheltered workshops. This base has been transformed from closed to open, as it combines regional services and facilities required for community integration while integrating livelihood support facilities into the local community. It is shaping itself as the new core of the neighborhood, catering to regional social welfare needs. It holds the potential to become a model for Taipei’s future endeavors in promoting regional social welfare complexes. The “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project” adopts top-down construction to shorten the project timeline, successfully facilitating the early return of vendors while reducing the disruptions caused by noise and dust during construction. Valuable suggestions from local community leaders and residents were taken into account and incorporated after careful evaluation, making the new Nanmen Building closely connected to local culture and more convenient for residents. It provides the public with a fresh market that is bright, safe, hygienic, environmentally-friendly and optimally utilizes resources. Deputy Director Liu Chia-ming of the New Construction Office has devoted many years to serving in the Taipei City Government's Public Works Department, making substantial contributions to the field of public engineering. Working his way up from grassroots roles, he has played a crucial role in various construction projects that aim at advancing Taipei City's development and leading the way nationwide, such as road smoothening, new road construction and bridge building. Over the course of his career, he has built a strong foundation in engineering expertise. In recent years, he has focused on passing down his knowledge to the next generation and actively worked towards establishing a robust engineering culture and system within the organization, with a primary commitment to serving the citizens. At this year's Golden Quality Award, he received unanimous praise from the judging panel, earning him the High Distinction of the Personal Contribution Award.",
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    "title": "Taipei City's New Construction Office Earns Outstanding Achievement at the 21st Golden Thumbs Awards For PPP",
    "Content": "The 2022 Zhongshan District Road Inspection and Maintenance Performance-Based Contract (OT) carried out by the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, received recognition at the 21st Golden Thumbs Awards For PPP, an event organized by the Department for the Promotion of Private Participation, Ministry of Finance. The award ceremony took place at 2:00 PM on December 1, 2023, in Room 101 of the Taipei International Convention Center. The New Construction Office highlighted that the introduction of a performance-based contract for road inspection and maintenance is a pioneering initiative on a national scale. Guided by a commitment to actively foster technological and systemic innovation, the office aims to challenge conventional thinking in road construction and operation models. Collaborating with industry, government, and academia, it has implemented the innovative maintenance concept “Performance-Based Contract” (PBC) in road maintenance open contracts. PBC signifies a departure from traditional technical and process-oriented contracts, introducing a new contract approach that assesses success based on output and performance objectives. The office also noted that the Chinese Society of Pavement Engineering was commissioned to promote performance-based contracts in the early stage. This involved researching the execution details for introducing performance-based contracts in sporadic road maintenance through the 2020 and 2021 Public Works Construction Scientific Research Innovation Project. The official implementation took place in Taipei City's Zhongshan District and Datong District in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Under the PBC framework, contractors are evaluated based on different performance indicators, and payment is contingent on the assessment and verification that the performance standards have been met. This approach offers greater flexibility to contractors, enabling them to utilize their expertise for innovative construction methods and efficiently organize inspection and maintenance tasks, thus enhancing the quality of road maintenance services. Furthermore, for government entities, the objective is to streamline road maintenance planning and management processes while simplifying administrative tasks. The goal is to create a better road environment for users, fostering a situation where clients, contractors, and the public all benefit. The office concluded by stating that in recent years, the Taipei City Government has consistently focused on advancing human-centered urban development. Beyond enhancing the quality of maintenance for city roads and sidewalks, there has been a shift from road designs centered around vehicles to a modern concept that prioritizes people. Recent initiatives such as PCI inspections, performance-based contracts, and visual management systems drive Taipei towards intelligent and precise road management. This approach goes beyond improving individual road sections to comprehensively review the entire streets, aiming to provide citizens with a living environment that is livable, sustainable, and safe. Through the transformation of the road environment, everyone can see the progress and growth of Taipei City.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=D7A9871B5DDDE119",
    "title": "Construction Office Earns 3 Awards in the 2023 Road Improvement Project Evaluation",
    "Content": "On November 15, 2023, the National Land Management Agency of the Ministry of the Interior held the 2023 Road Improvement Forum and Awards Ceremony. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government received 1 Outstanding Award and 2 Honorable Mention Awards for the Xinsheng South Road Section 3 - Canal Imagery Re-creation and Pedestrian Landscape Beautification Project, the Yanping South Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, and the Guilin Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, respectively, highlighting the continuous dedication and thoughtful efforts of the New Construction Office. At the award ceremony, Deputy Minister Hua Ching-chun of the Ministry of the Interior and Director Wu Hsin-hsiu of the National Land Management Agency presented the awards to the New Construction Office. The Xinsheng South Road Section 3 - Canal Imagery Re-creation and Pedestrian Landscape Beautification Project is centered on the idea of “sustainable disaster prevention and flood storage.” Through a collaborative effort between the Taipei City Government and National Taiwan University, the university provided its campus at no cost. The project involves the removal of campus walls by the Taipei City Government and the repurposing of the former motorcycle and bicycle parking area into an accessible space for pedestrians. This transformation shifts the urban landscape to prioritize “people,” introducing a scenic waterway with flood storage capabilities. The project incorporates elements like green spaces and permeable pavements to enhance flood storage, contributing to urban water conservation and mitigating the urban heat island effect, with the aim of creating a sponge city. Additionally, the project connects Daan Forest Park and NTU's campus through the canal imagery, linking these two green areas in southern Taipei to form a larger open green space, fostering a new dynamic among people, space, and lifestyle. The Yanping South Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project and the Guilin Road Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project involve widening the existing sidewalks, originally about 1.5 meters wide on each side. Considering the overall traffic system and taking into account feedback from local community leaders and residents, efforts are being made to widen and improve the sidewalks in the area. Additionally, within the scope of the two projects, there are notable historical sites such as Taipei North Gate, Taipei Futai Street Mansion, and Lao Song Elementary School. Through these improvement projects, historical elements are incorporated, shaping the pedestrian spaces to reflect a historical ambiance and cultural significance. In recent years, the New Construction Office has consistently focused on advancing human-centered, environmentally friendly construction. Beyond enhancing the quality of maintenance for city roads and sidewalks, there has been a shift from road designs centered around vehicles to a modern concept that prioritizes people. The office has also been actively advancing towards intelligent and precise road management of Taipei City through methods such as PCI testing, performance-based contracts, and visual management systems. This holistic approach goes beyond improving individual road sections to comprehensively review the entire streets, aiming to provide citizens with a living environment that is livable, sustainable, and safe. Through the transformation of the road environment, everyone can see the progress and growth of Taipei City.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=A46C595A6651F1FA",
    "title": "The “heart” landmark of Beitou – consecutively awarded Taipei City Daoxiang Office Building, recognition of the construction quality of the New Construction Office",
    "Content": "The “Daoxiang Office Building Project” in Beitou District, Taipei City was awarded the Excellent Public Construction Category (Construction Group) of the 31st “Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award,” which is known as the Oscar Award for Architecture, in September 2023 and the Gold Award in the Public Works Category (Construction Engineering Group) of the 25th “National Architecture Gold Award” 2 months thereafter, highlighting the excellent quality of the construction projects handled by the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government. The New Construction Office indicates that the “Daoxiang Office Building Project” is the first multi-purpose building, a health and welfare integrated facility, and a citizen activity space containing local landscape characteristics and a humanistic spirit to create a new lifestyle of co-living and aging together. The entire building includes the supermarket and community childcare intended for enriching community life functions on the 1F, the community-type long-term care facilities and public childcare facilities (community public childcare homes) on the 2F~5F, the community activity center and occupational therapy center providing a recreational space for neighborhood communications and treatment space for community rehabilitation on the 6F, the library with a collection of 100,000 books on the 7F~9F, which including the original community activity center, library, and supermarket providing multiple and continuous services; also, there is a beautiful healing garden on the rooftop, creating a recreational space for people at all ages and a social welfare building for the benefits of the elderly and the young. In addition, Shuimokeng Creek is on the east side and the open space of Daoxiang Park is on the west side of this building, providing openness and continuity on the ground floor that is more than 100 square meters of square-style open space and 6-meter-wide urban green belt and pedestrian space, in addition to the high-quality multi-functional space provided by the building itself, it also improves the overall environmental quality of the surrounding communities. The New Construction Office illustrates the awards granted to the Daoxiang Office Building project. In addition to the most recent two awards received, there are additional 3 awards, including the 23rd National Gold Award for Architecture in the Planning and Design Category - Public Works Category, the 29th Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award in the Excellent Public Works Category - Planning and Design Group, and the 2023 Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards - Best Construction Quality Category. The award-winning content includes planning, design, and construction that highlight the efforts of The New Construction Office in all aspects. The New Construction Office will continuously uphold such spirit to refine business promotion and provide citizens with better municipal construction service.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=437F79CAC7508F58",
    "title": "New Construction Office’s 3 Projects Win 31st Architectural Golden Stone Award",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government has achieved remarkable success in three projects: the “Daoxiang New Construction Project of the Department Building in Beitou District, Taipei City,” the “Taipei Municipal Heping High School Teaching Building New Construction Project,” and the “Liugong Park Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project.” These three projects secured recognition at the prestigious “31st Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award,” known as the Oscars of the architecture world. The awards ceremony took place at 7:00 PM on September 20, 2023, in the CPC Building. The “Daoxiang New Construction Project of the Department Building in Beitou District, Taipei City” is at the forefront of innovation, adopting a multifaceted approach that integrates healthcare and welfare facilities with community spaces, all while embracing the local landscape and cultural essence. It strives to usher in a novel lifestyle that fosters the idea of co-living and growing old together. The building is a modernized public community complex with 9 aboveground floors and 3 underground floors. As a whole, it combines a supermarket on the ground floor, along with community childcare services to enrich the neighborhood’s amenities. From the 2nd to 5th floors, it integrates community-based long-term care facilities and public childcare services (Community Public Nursery Homes). On the 6th floor, there’s a community activity center and an occupational therapy clinic, providing spaces for neighborly interaction, relaxation, rehabilitation and treatment for local residents. From the 7th to 9th floors, it’s a library with a collection of 100,000 books. By retaining the original community activity center, library and supermarket, it offers a wide range of continuous services. The rooftop features a beautiful healing garden, creating a recreational space accessible to people of all ages. Furthermore, the building’s eastern side is adjacent to the Shuimokeng Creek waterfront, while the western side connects to the open space of Daoxiang Park. This design promotes openness and continuity on the ground level, with the inclusion of plaza-style open spaces exceeding 100 square meters. Additionally, there is a setback of 6 meters for urban green belts and pedestrian areas. This project commenced on November 25, 2019 and was completed on September 20, 2022. Its opening ceremony was held on December 12 of the same year. During the construction period, the project faced the challenging circumstances of labor and materials shortages due to the “COVID-19” pandemic. Despite these obstacles, the New Construction Office, together with the construction team, persevered and fearlessly accomplished the new construction projects to provide improved social welfare and care facilities for the citizens. Since its completion and opening, the highly acclaimed planning, design and construction quality have injected a fresh vitality into Taipei City’s Beitou District, demonstrating the government’s commitment to providing comprehensive care for citizens of all ages. The “Taipei Municipal Heping High School Teaching Building New Construction Project” aims to build a five-story teaching building that includes administrative offices, teaching and research rooms, regular classrooms (40 in total), audiovisual classrooms, a library and versatile study spaces to meet the school’s instructional needs. The design team for this new building project has incorporated multifunctional flexible areas, a library, audiovisual classrooms and more. In the future, these spaces can be used for community events and gatherings, fostering neighborhood interaction and community sharing. Additionally, it can cater to community needs, two underground levels have been designated for public use as a parking facility, offering 270 car parking spaces and 101 scooter parking spaces for the local community. This not only addresses the shortage of parking spaces in the nearby area but also serves as a convenient drop-off and pick-up zone for parents, enhancing student safety while students are being transported to and from school, and alleviating traffic congestion. Furthermore, in the pursuit of nurturing “cross-disciplinary and internationally-minded talents” and fostering students’ global perspectives and cross-disciplinary integration abilities, this teaching building is equipped with video conferencing systems for international conferences. This enables seamless international exchanges, attracting overseas high school students to come to Taiwan for in-depth learning, making it a highlight of Taipei City’s international education. The “Liugong Park Green Corridor Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” extends the pedestrian environment improvements from Sec. 1 to Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd. and aligns with the East District Revitalization Project. Its core concept is to create a high-quality, people-centric environment and connect the green corridors in the East District. The project focuses on transforming the areas on the north and south sides of Ln. 135, Sec. 1, Fuxing South Rd., as well as the parking area in between. Through the integration of the southern road, adjustments to road section layouts and a review of existing infrastructure and accessible pathways, a spacious green plaza now is created in the East District, a vibrant shopping district. This urban transformation includes the use of permeable pavements, sunken green spaces and lighting design, recreating the historical image of Liugong Canal. The result is a pedestrian plaza that prioritizes people, resilience and a sense of intellectual engagement, making the overall pedestrian environment even more user-friendly.",
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    "title": "New Construction Office Receives Recognition Again: 6 Projects Win the 2023 Taipei City Distinguished Public Construction Award",
    "Content": "At the 2023 Taipei City Distinguished Public Construction Award ceremony, the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government once again achieved remarkable results for various projects, including the “Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities New Construction Project,” the “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project,” the “Chengmeichangshou Pedestrian Footbridge Elevator and Ramp Installation Project,” the “2022 Open Contract for the Emergency Repair and Disaster Prevention Projects (Shilin, Beitou, Zhongshan, Datong Districts),” the “2021 Open Contract (Package 4) for the Regular Road Update Projects (Neihu, Nangang Districts),” and the “2021 Open Contract (Package 3) for the Regular Road Update Projects (Zhongzheng, Wanhua Districts).” These 2 architectural projects and 4 civil engineering projects received recognition from the evaluation committee members. The “Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities New Construction Project” is a comprehensive social welfare complex that integrates resources from five administrative sectors: social affairs, citizen affairs, public health affairs, labor affairs, and education affairs. It offers diverse local social welfare facilities, including elderly service centers, long-term care institutions, childcare centers, parent-child facilities, kindergartens, daycare centers for the disabled, co-living services for the disabled, community rehabilitation centers, and sheltered workshops, etc. This base has been transformed from closed to open, combining regional services and facilities required for community integration while integrating livelihood support facilities into the local community. It is shaping itself as the new core of the neighborhood, catering to regional social welfare needs. It holds the potential to become a model for Taipei’s future endeavors in promoting regional social welfare complexes. The “Nanmen Building and Market Renovation Turnkey Project” establishes visual connections between different floors and the urban surroundings, allowing ample northern natural light to penetrate indoors, thus creating a bright and open market space. In addition to providing a comfortable resting and social space for elderly shoppers, it also has the potential to attract younger generations, making them a new customer base for the century-old Nanmen Market. The “Chengmeichangshou Pedestrian Footbridge Elevator and Ramp Installation Project” features newly added elevators at both ends of the bridge, providing convenience for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women, and others who might find climbing stairs strenuous. This project includes the installation of large elevators capable of accommodating bicycles and strollers. It also allows wheelchair users to easily traverse between the bike paths on two ends of the Keelung River, connecting both sides of the bike path. Additionally, thoughtful planning has been undertaken to create accessible ramps on inner and outer banks. This project promises a barrier-free leisure travel experience in the future, enhancing the convenience for daily commuters, as well as sports enthusiasts accessing the Keelung River waterfront. Regarding the “2022 Open Contract for the Emergency Repair and Disaster Prevention Projects (Shilin, Beitou, Zhongshan, Datong Districts),” the Yangjin Highway, a vital thoroughfare close to the Macao Bridge, Jinshan District, and Wanli District, New Taipei City, faced major disruption as days of heavy rainfall triggered landslides on the upper slope, leading to a road closure. In response, the New Construction Office swiftly dispatched equipment for emergency repairs. The extensive scale of the landslides, coupled with occasional collapses on both upper and lower slopes, posed significant challenges in restoring road access. Despite these obstacles, the construction team has persevered, surmounting adverse conditions, including high altitudes, steep gradients, low temperatures, strong winds, thick fog, and long distances to achieve the seemingly impossible task. The project has also addressed the existing drainage facilities, restoring the area to its original ecological state. Regarding the “2021 Open Contract (Package 4) for the Regular Road Update Projects (Neihu, Nangang Districts),” for sections like the overpasses of Taipei City’s HuanDong Boulevard, Section 6 of Minquan East Road, Section 6 of Nanjing East Road, and Nanshen Road, the New Construction Office has addressed the vehicle impact and rainwater infiltration caused by the traffic demands on these roads. The Office has focused on improving the roadbed in areas where the current road surfaces subsided or were severely damaged, aiming to comprehensively resolve the issue of repeated road damage. Additionally, manhole adjustments have been carried out to reduce height discrepancies caused by manholes on the road surface, thus enhancing driving comfort. Regarding the “2021 Open Contract (Package 3) for the Regular Road Update Projects (Zhongzheng, Wanhua Districts),” Taipei City’s Wuchang Street Section 2, HanZhong Street, and Guiyang Street encircle Ximending. They are among the roads surrounding the distinctive shopping area in Wanhua District. And Ximending’s history can be traced back to its origins as a leisure area on the western side of early Taipei. Over time, with the emergence of various entertainment venues, it has eventually transformed into a bustling hub for entertainment activities. Today, it stands as a trailblazer of new pop culture and a must-visit destination for foreign tourists in Taiwan. Whether it’s a regular day or a weekend, the streets are alive with a multitude of shoppers. In light of this, to enhance the visual appeal of Ximending’s streets, the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, and Taipei City Government have opted for colored asphalt and localized embossing, infusing the entire road with vibrant hues and distinctive features. ",
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    "title": "Great Achievement! New Construction Office Receives Praise Year After Year - 7 Projects Honored with 2023 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards!",
    "Content": "Continuing the impressive track record, the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government receives recognition for seven projects: “Daoxiang New Construction Project of the Department Building,” “Taipei Music Center Construction Project (North Base),” “Taipei Music Center Construction Project (South Base),” “Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities New Construction Project,” “Second Funeral Parlor Phase 2 Renovation Project,” “Taipei Municipal Heping High School Teaching Building New Construction Project” and “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Green Facilities Turnkey Project” - all acknowledged with the prestigious “2023 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards” in the categories of Best Construction Quality and Best Planning and Design. The awards were conferred during the awarding ceremonies held at Grand Hyatt Taipei on July 27, 2023, by the FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards Committee. The “Daoxiang New Construction Project of the Department Building,” commenced on November 25, 2019 and was completed on September 20, 2022. Its opening ceremony was held on December 12 of the same year. During the construction period, the project faced the challenging circumstances of labor and material shortages due to the “COVID-19” pandemic. Despite these obstacles, the New Construction Office, together with the construction team, persevered and fearlessly accomplished the new construction projects, providing improved social welfare and care facilities for the citizens. The project consists of a modernized integrated community public facility with 9 aboveground floors and 3 underground floors. The building as a whole combines a supermarket on the ground floor, along with community childcare services to enrich the neighborhood’s amenities. From the 2nd to 5th floors, it integrates community-based long-term care facilities and public childcare services (Community Public Nursery Homes). On the 6th floor, there’s a community activity center and an occupational therapy clinic, providing spaces for neighborly interaction, relaxation, rehabilitation and treatment for local residents. From the 7th to 9th floors, it’s s a library with a collection of 100,000 books. By retaining the original community activity center, library and supermarket, it offers a wide range of continuous services. The rooftop features a beautiful healing garden, creating a recreational space accessible to people of all ages. This social welfare-oriented building, designed to accommodate both the elderly and children, has been highly praised for its thoughtful planning, design and construction quality. Since its completion and opening, it has infused the Beitou District of Taipei City with a vibrant new energy, exemplifying the government’s commitment to providing care for citizens of all ages. The “Taipei Music Center Construction Project (North Base)” commenced on January 12, 2015, and was completed on February 15, 2019. Its main highlight is the design featuring irregular mountain-inspired steel structures, reflecting Taiwan’s mountainous environment. The center serves as a professional venue for musical theatre performances, pop music events and cross-industry shows. Due to its emphasis on indoor acoustic quality, the construction focused greatly on meeting the demands of professional performances within its special structural design. The complexity of the construction presented significant challenges, but the New Construction Office and the construction team embraced the spirit of fearlessness and determination, persevering to accomplish the mission of providing a nurturing space for musicians and an exceptional auditory experience for the public. The center officially opened on September 4, 2020, with seating for approximately 6,300 people. As an intergenerational venue for pop music concerts and performances, it is set to become a hub for Taiwan’s pop music industry and related sectors, fostering exchange and innovative developments. The center aims to establish itself as an international hub for pop music performances. The “Taipei Music Center Construction Project (South Base)” commenced on April 29, 2016 and was completed on October 26, 2020. The project includes a distinctive structural design, primarily constructed with conventional reinforced concrete (RC). The building features inclined beams and columns with high ceilings, while the podium section is composed of sloped panels set at different angles. During the construction phase, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D models were employed to project the plan view of columns onto the site for verification. This process ensured precise alignment and coordination of the building components, allowing for accurate determination of the positions for steel reinforcement overlaps and the sequence of concrete pouring to achieve successful construction. Additionally, the architectural steel components in this project involve approximately 72 joints and 168 steel pipes. To enhance the precision of the unique steel structure angles and on-site lifting operations, pre-assemblies were conducted at the factory. During on-site assembly of the steel structure components and the division of construction elements, reconfirmation was made, resulting in reduced machinery and manpower consumption, as well as minimized on-site error risks. The center officially opened on September 18, 2021. The Cultural Cube features a simple and unpretentious cubic design, narrating the stories from campus folk songs to idol superstars. Surrounding the Plaza are various unique shops and outdoor cafes, providing a flexible outdoor space for creative markets, green markets, music feasts, street performances and various other events during holidays and festivals. The industrial area located on the eastern side serves as a training ground for nurturing, creating and exchanging pop music. At the top of the building, a glowing crystal structure conceals a music-themed restaurant with excellent panoramic views, symbolizing the vitality of pop music created by the people. It is hoped that the facilities in the industrial area will become a cradle for talents in the pop music industry. Connecting the South and North Bases with a uniquely designed bridge, the Taipei Music Center is shaped to embody the local lifestyle and aesthetics, serving as a public space for the community. The “Wanlong Dongying Social Welfare Facilities New Construction Project” is a comprehensive social welfare complex that integrates resources from five administrative sectors: social affairs, citizen affairs, public health affairs, labor affairs, and education affairs. It offers a diverse range of local social welfare facilities, including elderly service centers, long-term care institutions, childcare centers, parent-child facilities, kindergartens, day care centers for the disabled, co-living services for the disabled, community rehabilitation centers, and sheltered workshops. This base has been transformed from closed to open, as it combines regional services and facilities required for community integration while integrating livelihood support facilities into the local community. It is shaping itself as the new core of the neighborhood, catering to regional social welfare needs. It holds the potential to become a model for Taipei’s future endeavors in promoting regional social welfare complexes. The “Second Funeral Parlor Phase 2 Renovation Project” was initiated after the completion and opening of the Phase 1 Jing Yang Building project, to meet the public demand for funeral facilities in Taipei City. This renovation plan includes one Type-A hall, four Type-B halls, eight Type-C halls, four Type-D halls, a forensic autopsy room, a worship hall, a multi-functional space, a mortuary cabinet area, and a passage for deceased transportation. The project also involves underground parking facilities to improve traffic flow in the surrounding area, with careful consideration given to the smooth flow of funeral processions, deceased transportation, and pedestrian and vehicular access. The architectural design aims to break away from the conventional impression often associated with funeral services, while carefully considering the practical needs and feelings of mourners. The appearance features a comforting, warm, creamy yellow color palette, reminiscent of the original Jing Yang Building. The use of coating materials resembling architectural concrete, along with the metal grating resembling twinkling starlight windows, creates an ambiance of solemnity and dignity. In the future, this facility will become a primary funeral service location in Taipei City, catering to the various stages of life for people in the metropolitan area, including birth, aging, illness and death. It aims to make the final chapter of life more complete. The “Taipei Municipal Heping High School Teaching Building New Construction Project” incorporates the imagery of doves of peace in its architectural design to reflect the school’s educational philosophy. The new teaching building’s spatial layout includes facilities such as a library, audio-visual classrooms, regular classrooms, administrative spaces, and parking areas, providing a diverse and varied learning environment for students. This design caters to the school’s future needs while integrating environmentally-friendly design techniques, such as improved air circulation, ample natural light, and multi-level spaces. It aims to become a sustainable green campus that harmonizes with its surroundings, and its striking aesthetics will serve as the new core of the school’s campus. The “Nangang Elevated Connecting Platform and Associated Green Facilities Turnkey Project” is part of the government’s “East Gateway Project,” which was launched in 2015 with the goal of establishing Nangang Station as the primary gateway to the Eastern District. It includes the implementation of a pedestrian elevated connecting system that has undergone urban design review, along with the development of the Nangang Ecological Green Corridor. The combined efforts create a pedestrian-friendly urban environment and a well-connected street activity network. The project includes the development of an ecological green corridor and a pedestrian elevated connecting system network. The construction contractors have embraced advanced technologies like BIM (Building Information Modeling) to thoroughly assess the construction processes and interfaces. This not only eliminates any uncertainties in the construction drawings but also improves construction efficiency, enhances quality and enables the project to be completed ahead of schedule.",
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    "title": "Taipei City won first place in the central evaluation for both road maintenance management and common duct work",
    "Content": "On January 9, 2023, the Ministry of the Interior hosted the awards ceremony and a seminar for the “Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Environment Accessibility Evaluation Project” of 2021 and the “Municipal and County (City) Governments Promotion of Common Duct Work” of 2022 in the International Conference Hall of the Transportation Research Building of the Ministry of Communications. Taipei City not only won two Excellence Awards for the best total score in the category “Municipality” of the National Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Environment Accessibility Evaluation as well as the promotion of common duct projects, it also won first place in the pedestrian evaluation categories “Street Outline Assessment - Municipality”, “Street Outline Assessment - Municipality”, and “Pedestrian Environment - Municipality”. In addition, since 2013, Taipei City has not only been invited by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior to hold the National Demonstration Conference and has been exempted from evaluation in 2018, the “Urban Road Maintenance Management and Pedestrian Environment Accessibility Evaluation Project” has also gained recognition that is has held the first place in the evaluation for 8 years. Kun-Hu Lin, director of the Public Construction Bureau of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, said that Taipei City is committed to promoting the construction of urban roads and pedestrian environments. In order to continuously improve the road quality of Taipei City, the city is not only continuously improving the evenness of roads and sidewalks, providing pedestrian-friendly environments and building common ducts, but it is also actively developing various innovations to improve the overall road quality, such as introducing effective contracts for road inspection and maintenance, establishing a visualized management system for roads and ancillary facilities, implementing improvement plans for the widening of sidewalks, and introducing various intelligent management measures such as intelligent management for common ducts. There is no such thing as perfect road quality, so continuous improvements are necessary. Wei-Tsung Hung, chief of the common duct section of the Office of Public Construction, said that Taipei City, as a leading city, actively cooperates with the central government's policies to improve the road and pedestrian environment year by year. He also thanks the Ministry of the Interior and the evaluation committee for their guidance and support over the years, which enabled not only policies but also actual implementations, leading to continuous improvements in the city. In recent years, Taipei City has been actively promoting the creation of a human-oriented environment. Recently, the human-oriented environment improvement projects of Sections 1-3 of Zhongxiao East Road and the Shuizhen Image Reconstruction Project of Xinsheng South Road have been well received by its citizens. From the improvement of “single roads” in the past, to the overall consideration of the “whole street”, the implementation results have also been well received by the Ministry of the Interior and the evaluation committee. In the future, Taipei City will strive to continuously improve and make constant efforts to provide citizens with a human-oriented, resilient, and sustainable traffic environment.",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=BAFF76BCFA6ADCAC",
    "title": "Taipei City Common Ducts Management and Maintenance Receives Top Spot in Annual Central Government Evaluations",
    "Content": "The Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior (CPAMI) conducted the “2022 Annual Ministry of the Interior Supervision of Municipalities and County Governments to Promote Common Ducts Management”, during which the Taipei City Government was recognized with the 1st place in the nationwide evaluations. The New Construction Office, Public Works Department of the Taipei City Government (NCO) stated that in order to effectively reduce the number of times that pipeline units such as Taiwan Power Company Limited, Taiwan Water Corporation, gas companies and telecommunications companies have to excavate roads for the installation of cables and pipes, the Taipei City Government has been committed to the construction of common ducts in the district land acquisition projects, major projects and the construction of MRT road networks and new roads since 1991, implementing the policy of centralized planning, centralized construction and centralized management. In addition, in accordance with the principles of “no consideration of profits or losses on public infrastructure investment” and “simplification of administration and lowering of taxation”, cable pipelines are constructed in parallel with sidewalk renewal projects; and cable lines are improved and connected to the road sections that have been built in the past and have a good track records, as well as to the road sections that have a high demand for cable and pipeline distribution according to the survey of relevant facility operators, so as to accelerate the effective promotion of common duct construction. According to Wei-Tsung Hung, Section Head of the Common Duct Section of the NCO, Taipei City has introduced the smart policy of adopting innovative technology in the management and maintenance of common ducts, such as building an integrated system with unified monitoring functions, establishing a common duct BIM and combining it with GIS to grasp information on duct location, cable distribution status, equipment attributes, and maintenance records to enhance the convenience and efficiency of management and maintenance operations. In the future, the city government will continue to develop a WIFI wireless network environment in the common ducts, and further integrate various smart management measures such as online application operations and real-time online reporting of inspection information to fully utilize the benefits of information integration and achieve the purpose of smart management of the common ducts. Whether it is the long-term planning and construction of the hardware aspect or the management and maintenance of relevant services, Taipei City has strived for the latest technologies, performance, stability, and thus was highly recognized in this evaluation. Hung further pointed out that Taipei City has a long history of common duct construction, and has been able to keep up with the times by building common ducts in conjunction with various public construction and major projects, as well as introducing various new forms of management measures. In the future, the city government hopes to collaborate with various cable and pipeline operators to improve the speed and coverage of trunk pipeline/cable line distribution, reduce road excavation and social costs of traffic congestion, so that Taipei City can become a resilient, livable, convenient and efficient smart city.",
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    "title": "The Road Maintenance Project of the New Construction Office, Taipei City awarded with The Public Construction Commission Golden Quality Award",
    "Content": "The Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan held the “22nd Public Construction Golden Quality Award” ceremony at the convention center in the building of the CPC Corporation on December 22, 2022. The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government was again recognized by the excellent work of the public facilities maintenance management category with the “Public Facility Maintenance and Management of Shilin and Beitou District”. After completing the road leveling project of the main road, the New Construction Office stated that Taipei City has shifted to a maintenance-oriented full life cycle management model. Under the precondition of maintaining the road service quality in Taipei City, in terms of road inspections, in addition to formulating the inspection system, substantiating outsourced inspections, and establishing a three-tier inspection and supervision mechanism to supervise substantially, the New Construction Office has applied AI technology in-depth learning and big data analysis since 2018 to develop the “AI automatic identification and reporting system for roads condition.” The pilot run of the automatic identification system was completed in May 2019, and the road inspection (identification) was carried out in comparison with the traditional vehicle inspection equipment. The automatic identification system walking backpack for road facilities (sidewalks, side ditches, etc.) was completed at the end of 2019. Currently, the “AI automatic identification and reporting system for roads condition” can detect more than 80% of the road condition that needs repair service. The New Construction Office explained further in the road maintenance work that suitable new materials and construction methods for daily maintenance have been selected actively; also, on-board heating plates for road maintenance are introduced. Achieve the objectives of reducing traffic impact and increasing energy saving and environmental protection by having roads repaired with new machines, new construction methods, and road regeneration in situ in order to realize the patrol and repair, effectively improve the maintenance quality and save budget; also, plan the annual road sections and pipelines services to provide citizens with comfortable, smooth, convenient, and safe roads in accordance with six evaluation factors (road repair frequency, repair area, excavation area, frequency of public complaints, road smoothness, road milling process, etc.) through the six information management systems. The New Construction Office stated that it was bold and innovative in maintenance management to have the performance-based contract labor service introduced into the road inspection and maintenance implementation to greatly reduce the administrative work of the agency and to allow contractors to make good use of their expertise flexibly to innovate in order to provide pedestrians with better service.",
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    "title": "Taipei City New Construction Office was Awarded the 2022 “Golden Safety Award”",
    "Content": "The Ministry of Labor held the awarding ceremony of the 2022 “Public Construction Golden Safety Award” on November 17, 2022. The “Phase 2 Construction of Fuguo Road Utility Tunnel,” practiced by the New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, was highly praised by committee members and received the Outstanding Performance Award for the Golden Safety Award. New Construction Office stated that since bidding, the “Phase 2 Construction of Fuguo Road Utility Tunnel” not only listed a safety and hygiene management plan as one of the assessment requirements, but also successively carried out risk assessment for firms varying out the various phases of designing, supervision and construction, made appropriate plans regarding successive maintenance and management, prepared appropriate budget, and quantified construction agendas. The purpose is to effectively distinguish hazard factors and stipulate risk-reducing strategies. It also provided the risk assessment results of the “Phase 1 Construction of Fuguo Road Utility Tunnel” to the supervisors and construction firms as experience passed on to enhance safety awareness in construction sites. New Construction Office further explained that given that its construction phases overlapped with the construction interfaces of the other two constructions, BIM was introduced to simulate and review structure construction sequence to avoid hazards and reduce construction flow changes due to simultaneous operations. As for underground jacking operation, automatic gas detection facilities, broadcasting systems, electronic fences, safety nets, wired communication equipment and emergency aid devices were installed to ensure the safety of all construction personnel. As for the access control of the construction sites, security guards were hired, face identification and automatic protection gear detection systems were installed, and people-vehicle separation rules were practiced. Online platforms and IoT technologies were utilized as LINE was used to broadcast real-time messages. An emergency broadcast announcement was also used to shorten communication and information conveying time, thus enabling personnel to receive information faster, have more time to deal with various situations, and enhance their management status. In summary, these safety and hygiene measures enabled this project to be recognized by the Golden Safety Award during its construction while maintaining safety and construction quality. It is expected to be completed on time and done well.",
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    "title": "The “New Construction of Xinglong Brigade of the Fire Department” of the New Construction Office won the National Golden Award for Architecture",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government won the “24th National Golden Award for Architecture” in the planning and design category (public works category) - Golden Award for the project of the “New Construction of Xinglong Brigade of the Fire Department”. The Republic of China National Enterprise Competitiveness Development Association (NECDA) held an award ceremony at CPC Building on October 19, 2022. This was another award-winning recognition for the New Construction Office after the 2022 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards for two projects in August and the Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award for three projects in early October, highlighting the recognition of the quality of the Office's projects by the professional community and the opportunity to share project examples with the public.The Construction Division Chief Yen Chun-ming of the Office stated "The new construction of Xinglong Brigade” is located at Section 2, Xinglong Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, and the Office plans to construct a reinforced concrete building with 2 floors underground and 6 floors above ground. The exterior of the building is designed with proportional and repetitive aluminum grilles with constricting colors, combining the design concept and color scheme of a square exterior and round interior to present a dynamic facade. The facade materials are post-production raw concrete paints, baked aluminum grilles and decorative metal panels, and the colors will match the adjacent "New Construction of Social Welfare Facilities in Bandung Dongying District" to create a sense of overall harmony with the adjacent buildings. Upon completion, the project will improve the disaster rescue efficiency and ambulance service quality in Wenshan District, and will be combined with the surrounding buildings to beautify the cityscape and provide nighttime lighting for pedestrians in the surrounding area, reshaping the public's impression of disaster prevention in the metropolitan area and establishing a complete and more efficient disaster relief system.",
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    "title": "Congratulations! The New Construction Office won the 2022 Taipei City Government Distinguished Award for 6 projects",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government was recognized again for the 6 projects, including “School Building Renovation of Xinhe Elementary School in Wanhua District, Taipei City”, “New Construction of Nanhu Elementary School Activity Center in Neihu District, Taipei City”, “2021 Open-end Contract for General Road Renewal (Tender No. 5) (Shilin and Beitou Districts)”, “2021 Open-end Contract for Disaster Repair and Prevention (Tender No. 1) (Shilin, Beitou, Zhongshan, Datong Districts)”, “Road Widening along Guizikeng Creek, South of Section 3, Dadu Road”, and “2021 Open-end Contract for Bridge and Culvert Beautification and Steel Structure Painting and Maintenance (Tender No. 1)”, and was awarded the “2022 Taipei City Government Distinguished Public Construction Award” in the construction and civil engineering category.The “School Building Renovation of Xinhe Elementary School in Wanhua District, Taipei City” is a project to build a disaster sheltering school next to the Taipei City Disaster Prevention Park, which can provide accommodation in a timely manner, providing not only safety for teachers and students and space for diversified teaching development of teaching, but also meeting the needs of community residents for daily leisure and fitness activities and parking, creating a “multi-win” new construction concept and making dreams come true.The “New Construction of Nanhu Elementary School Activity Center in Neihu District, Taipei City” had different arrangements during the construction period from other general projects. In order to better connect with the students, the construction fences were replaced with student artwork on canvas instead of green gardening walls. In addition, the building was designed to imitate the appearance of raw concrete and the sidewalk next to the activity center is beautified by a green planting landscape, and the campus walls are made with a distinctive style as to offer the surrounding residents a nice resting space. At the same time, the entrance wall of the school was planned to be a public art porch with paintings by the students, integrating the school's existing imagery into the surrounding community environment. All in all, it was not easy to complete the project on time and in quality despite the rising cost of the project during the pandemic.The”2021 Open-end Contract for General Road Renewal (Tender No. 5) (Shilin and Beitou Districts)” encompasses the Shuangxi Park, the Zhishan Park, the National Palace Museum, the Zhishan Garden along Zhishan Road, as well as the Indigenous People's Park, the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines and the Waishuangxi Park, and many shrimp fishing restaurants and other recreational attractions in addition to schools such as Soochow University, Wesley Girls High School and Zhishan Junior High School. For the large amount of tourists and student traffic, the New Construction Office tackled the damage to the roadbed caused by vehicle crushing and rainfall infiltration due to these traffics, and carried out roadbed improvement at the places where the road surfaces were sunken or seriously busted so that these roads would not be damaged again and again. Furthermore, this project managed to lower a total of 141 manhole covers down to the ground in order to reduce the difference in height due to manholes and improve the comfort of driving. The project also used modified asphalt concrete with low temperature sensitivity and better deformation resistance to increase the pavements' durability and extend their service life.The “2021 Open-end Contract for Disaster Repair and Prevention (Tender No. 1) (Shilin, Beitou, Zhongshan, Datong Districts)” was motivated by the fact that Bailaka Road is an important traffic artery in Beitou District connecting Yangjin Highway and Tamsui, New Taipei City. Once, the road was blocked by a landslide on the upper slope due to heavy rain. The New Construction Office urgently dispatched machinery and equipment to the site for emergency repair. Due to the large scale of the collapse and the crumbling conditions of the upper and lower slopes, it was very difficult to clear the roads. With the continuous efforts to eliminate all the difficulties, the construction company overcame high altitudes, high slopes, low temperatures, high wind speed, thick fog, and long transportation distance to accomplish the impossible mission. Subsequently, during the construction of the slopes below, the hiking trail and old drainage facilities were overhauled altogether to restore the original ecological appearance.The “Road Widening along Guizikeng Creek, South of Section 3, Dadu Road” allows cyclists to ride along Dadu Road eastward to the Shilin District, westward to the Guandu Nature Park for bird watching, and southward to the Guandu riverbank bikeway to Tamsui, or head to Lane 401, Section 7, Chengde Road to enjoy the farmland scenery. In the future, after the Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works Department, and Taipei City Government completes the road widening along Guizikeng Creek north of Dadu Road, it will be possible to connect to Tian Xin Tsai Park and Beitou District to the north, thus linking up the entire bikeway network of Guandu. The New Construction Office cordially invites enthusiastic cyclists to take a trip to Guandu during the Spring Festival to enjoy the surrounding foliage scenery, rural sentiment and riverbank landscape at will, to take a leisurely ride on the breeze, and to experience the convenient green transportation service.The “2021 Open-end Contract for Bridge and Culvert Beautification and Steel Structure Painting and Maintenance (Tender No. 1)” was driven by the effect of exhaust gas from urban vehicles over the years, as harmful substances would adhere to the painted surfaces of steel structures, causing the surfaces to be dirty and rusted and reducing the service life of steel bridges. For this bridge painting project, paints with good weather resistance, strong corrosion resistance, and high stain resistance were used, and the choice of colors was made with an emphasis on “harmony” and “association” with the surrounding landscapes to accentuate the image of Taipei City as a natural ecological city. During the construction period, “according to the environmental characteristics” of the construction site, coordination and communications were made with relevant units and the public in advance, and different construction time periods and construction methods were adopted to overcome topographical constraints and put pollution prevention into effect, so as to minimize the impact on the ecological environment and traffic.",
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        "title": "Figure 4. Photo of completion of the construction of Nanhu Elementary School",
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        "title": "Figure 8. Photo of completion of the construction of the Emergency Repair Tender No. 1 (Yangjin Highway)",
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        "title": "Figure 10. Photo of completion of the construction of the Road Widening along Guizikeng Creek",
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        "title": "Figure 12. Photo of completion of the construction of the Bridge and Culvert Beautification Tender No. 1 (Hakka Cultural Park)",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=47D763A9A730E049",
    "title": "New Construction Office Continues Awards Streak with Four Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Awards from Three Construction Projects",
    "Content": "Three projects undertaken by the New Construction Office of Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, have now won awards at the “30th Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award,” often considered as the Oscars of the architectural world. The three projects, “Construction of New General Building at Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School,” “Construction of Access Road for National Biotechnology Research Park” and “Package Project for Rebuilding the Superstructure of the River-Crossing Section on Minquan Bridge” garner Golden Stone Award for Excellence in the Public Construction Category (Planning Division). The “Construction of New General Building at Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School,” in particular, was given the top prize in the Excellence in the Public Construction Category (Planning Division) of the Golden Stone Award by the judging panel. The awarding ceremony was held at the CPC Taiwan Building at 7PM on the evening of September 28, 2022. The event was attended by Vice President Lai Ching-Te.The planning and design for the “Construction of New General Building at Taipei Municipal Neihu Junior High School” was based on the design motif of “Sun in the Lake.” Various techniques were used to harmonize the building with its environment, improve its ventilation and lighting and create a space with multiple dimensions. The result is an energy-saving green building (a Gold-grade Green Building Candidate Certificate has been obtained) that “make way to the wind.” The project design features two underground public parking levels and three above-ground levels used by the activity center and specialist classrooms. The multi-purpose composite building will satisfy the school’s future requirements and provide parking for the local community. It will become the new hub of the school upon completion. The external appearance of the building uses height variations, curved contours and vertical frames to meld with the surrounding environment. These imbue the building with its own distinct identity and highlights its attributes as a public school building. The configuration of the building volume had to take into account the site’s conditions and environmental constraints. These included an uneven site, road height, the school’s requirements and the nature of the user spaces. Function spaces and the guide, offset, chiaroscuro method were incorporated into unused corners of the site to create charming, orderly spaces and beautify the school environment with greenery. Existing school buildings are connected via a pedestrian bridge to provide barrier-free access and learning space. Light wells are used in the car park to introduce natural light and fresh air. Ventilation shafts that run all the way up to the roof also generate convection flow according to the principle of hotter air rises, direct the air release at the roof, creating a bright, airy and comfortable “breathing” parking space.The construction of an access road for the National Biotechnology Research Park was undertaken to cater for the access requirements of around 2,000 workers once the National Biotechnology Research Park is completed. The access road takes the form of a tunnel that runs from the intersection of Section 7, Zhongxiao E. Rd. and Xingzhong Rd. in Nangang District, passes under the Zhongnan Mountain then emerges at Ln. 130, Sec. 1, Academia Rd. The total length is 824m including 108m of surface road and 716m of tunnel. Separate pedestrian and bicycle lanes were also provided inside the tunnel to support green transportation and increase the willingness of park workers and local residents to cycle to and from the MRT Station. Once the project is complete, residents in Nangang District’s Hengke and Jiuzhuang areas will enjoy better access to the CBD. It will also provide a flood-safe alternate route for people on the south bank of the Shifeng River during typhoons. Other benefits include increased MRT usage and revitalization of local development. The package project for Rebuilding the Superstructure of the River-Crossing Section on Minquan Bridge is akin to conducting a surgical operation on the Minquan Bridge. The joints in the bridge sections over the river have become deformed due to vertical displacement 40 years after its construction. For the sake of public safety, the superstructure will now be removed and rebuilt to ensure the safety of road users crossing the bridge. A detour two-way bridge with the same number of lanes will be built on the north side of Minquan Bridge (downstream side of Keelung River) to reduce the traffic impact during construction. Once traffic has been diverted to the detour bridge, the main bridge will be scheduled for removal. To reduce the empty weight of the bridge and the load on the existing piers, the bridge will be rebuilt with steel beams to provide city residents and road users with a safe traffic environment. To promote an economic circular re-use, the detour bridge will be repurposed as a cross-river scenic and recreation bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. Flood safety will be improved as well. Minquan will be completely transformed once it is completed.",
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        "title": "Fig. 2 Chief Guo Yu-Shian from the Planning and Design Section accepting the award on behalf of the New Construction Office (National Biotechnology Research Park Access Road)",
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        "title": "Fig. 4 Group photo of all Golden Stone Award winners from the Excellence in Public Construction Category (Planning Division)",
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        "title": "Fig. 6 Group photo featuring all the winners of the top prize in the Excellence in Public Construction Category (Planning Division) of the Golden Stone Award",
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        "title": "Fig. 8 Computer model of the New General Building at Neihu Junior High School once it is completed (2)",
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        "title": "Fig. 12 Computer model showing the Songshan end of Minquan Bridge’s cross-river scenic and recreation bridge",
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        "title": "Fig. 9 Artist’s impression of the north tunnel entrance and its surrounding environment for the Biotechnology Research Park Access Road (intersection of Sec. 7 Zhongxiao E. Rd. and Xinzhong Rd.)",
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        "title": "Fig. 1 Chief Yan Chun-Ming from the Architecture Design Section accepting the award on behalf of the New Construction Office (Neihu Junior High School)",
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        "title": "Fig. 3 Section Chief Chen from the Planning and Design Section accepting the award on behalf of the New Construction Office (Minquan Bridge)",
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        "title": "Fig. 5 Neihu Junior High School also won the top prize in the Excellence in Public Construction Category (Planning Division) of the Golden Stone Award",
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        "title": "Fig. 7 Computer model of the New General Building at Neihu Junior High School once it is completed (1)",
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        "title": "Fig. 11 Artist’s impression of the Biotechnology Park Access Road tunnel cross-sectio",
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        "title": "Fig. 13 Computer model showing the Neihu end of Minquan Bridge’s cross-river scenic and recreation bridge",
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        "title": "Fig. 10 Artist’s impression of the south tunnel entrance and its surrounding environment for the Biotechnology Park Access Road (intersection of Ln. 130, Sec. 1, Academia Rd.)",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=3335702AD3B829FA",
    "title": "Taipei City Recognized for Excellence in Road Quality by Central Government",
    "Content": "The “Municipal (Provincial) and County Government Road Maintenance Evaluation” was conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) in 2022 to evaluate local government performance on road maintenance. The merit award presented to Taipei City in the “Municipal (Provincial) City Division” highlighted the continued efforts and dedication of the Taipei City Government towards the improvement of the road environment.Chief Secretary Chou Kuo-Ping from the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, stated that the city has embarked on a pro-active campaign of urban road maintenance and pedestrian environment improvement. In addition to continued upgrades to road surface roughness, the city also sought to improve the effectiveness of road maintenance through the introduction of new road maintenance materials, techniques and visualization systems. In terms of the pedestrian environment, the city focused on improving accessibility and inter-connection of pedestrian networks. Upgrades now employ a “regional” master-planning approach rather than the legacy “individual road section” method. The Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior, gave the projects high marks in its performance evaluation program.Section Chief Wang Chih-Liang from the Road Maintenance Section of the New Construction Office explained that the maintenance of roads and their associated facilities require constant round-the-clock upgrades and maintenance. Effective management is also essential to ensure the safety and convenience of city residents. Taipei City scored high marks in both policy and execution during the latest assessment. This reflected not only the efforts made by Taipei City Government in inter-departmental cooperation and their passion for serving the people. The results are also a great source of pride and inspiration for all involved city employees at every level. The Taipei City Government will continue to build on our past efforts to provide city residents with a friendly, comfortable traffic environment and a better quality of life.",
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        "title": "Fig. 2. Committee members from the Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, conduct on-site evaluation during the field operations evaluation on May 18, 2022",
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        "title": "Fig. 4. Representatives of the Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, reviewing data at Taipei City Hall on May 18, 2022",
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        "title": "Fig. 6. Resurfacing of Section 2, Zhongshan North Road on Provincial Highway 1A (Taiwan)",
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        "title": "Fig. 1. Taipei City Government explaining the route chosen for field operations evaluation to the Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, on May 18, 2022",
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        "title": "Fig. 3. Representatives from the Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, being briefed at Taipei City Hall during the internal operations evaluation on May 18, 2022",
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        "title": "Fig. 5. Resurfacing of Yang-Jing Highway (Jhuzihu Road) on Provincial Highway 2A (Taiwan)",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=7F2B64863904B31A",
    "title": "​Congrats! The New Construction Office of Taipei City receives recognition in consecutive years, 2 Projects won 2022 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office, Public Works Department of Taipei City, receives another recognition! It has won the Best Construction Quality Award and Best Planning and Design Award of “2022 FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards” due to the construction works of the “Recreated Aqueduct Image and Pavement Landscaping along Section 3 of Xinsheng South Road” and the “Public Housing Project of Jinzhou Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City.” These awards were presented in the Award Presentation Ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on August 19, 2022.The Director of Public Works Section, Hsiao, Chih-Lung, said that the Xinsheng South Road used to be the “Horikawa” in old Taipei. Many ponds and aqueducts have disappeared due to the decline of agriculture. The Taipei City Government has launched the “The Recreated Aqueduct Image” project since 2017 based on the idea of “disaster prevention, flood storage and sustainability” with the intention to bring the memories of old aqueducts and paddies back. The construction work started in July of 2020 up to June of 2021. After 11 months of works, the pavement on Section 3 of Xinsheng South Road of National Taiwan University has a refreshing look with rich aqueduct elements. This water-element-enriched environment makes Taipei City a livable city where humans live in harmony with nature. The construction works have been carried out from the gate of the National Taiwan University to Section 1 of Xin Hai Road. We appreciate that the University agrees to provide the space without asking for anything in return so that the overall image can be extended to the campus while the students and faculty members can personally experience the renewed aqueduct together with the citizens.The Director of Architecture Design Section, Yen, Chun-Ming, stated that the “Public Housing of Jinzhou Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City” is designed to meet the needs of public facilities and provide public housing for residence justice. There are non-profit kindergarten, community public nursery home, elderly service station, care center for the physically disabled, community center, community library, fitness center and houses to revitalize and re-use the land and create a fusion lifestyle. The “urban corridor” is planned to strengthen the connection with the base and the integration of blocks. The challenge of height difference was overcome and the “new ground floor square” is used as leisure space for people to stay longer. We have developed the project based on the concept of “Young, Middle-aged, Elderly Supporting and Sharing a Living Circle” to create a diversified sharing living platform, infuse new momentum to the city and build a friendly community. ",
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        "title": "Pic. 2 Completed aqueduct-based construction, Xinsheng South Road",
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        "title": "Pic. 7 Award presentation for the “Public Housing of Jinzhou Street, Zhongshan District” during the  Award Presentation Ceremony",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=5EC1D9AA924DB6D4",
    "title": "Good news! The Xinsheng South Canal Image Re-creation and Pedestrian Landscape Beautification Project by the New Construction Office of Taipei City has won the Outstanding Award in the “Parks and Green Spaces - Public Open Space” category of the 2021 Taiwan Landscape Awards ",
    "Content": "The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department of Taipei City has been acknowledged for its work once again by winning the Outstanding Award in the Parks and Green Spaces - Public Open Space category of the “2021 9th Taiwan Landscape Awards” with the “Xinsheng South Road Section 3 - Canal Image Re-creation and Pedestrian Landscape Beautification Project.” The Taiwan Institute of Landscape Architects held the award ceremony at the Shuxin Hall of the Nishi Hongan-ji on March 5, 2022.Chief Hsiao Chih-Lung of the Public Works Section of the New Construction Office says the “Xinsheng South Road Section 3 - Canal Image Re-creation and Pedestrian Landscape Beautification Project” has been completed after 11 months of construction, from July 2020 to June 2021, encompassing the area from the main entrance (the intersection of Section 4, Roosevelt Rd. and Section 3, Xinsheng S Rd.) of National Taiwan University to Section 1, Xinhai Rd. The land provided by National Taiwan University, which was once a parking lot for scooters and bikes on the campus, is now redesigned as an open space for pedestrians. Inside the base, a water channel with a water retention feature is built, with an agricultural waterway as its imagery. The sidewalks beside the water channel are built with permeable paving surfaces, surrounded by a large number of shrubs and ground cover plants, creating people-oriented, resilient, and sustainable green pathways and an environment close to the water, and making Taipei a livable city where people and nature can coexist in harmony.Hsiao also encourages citizens to take the way along the canal at Xinsheng South Road near the shopping areas when visiting Gongguan commercial district. They can let themselves settle in the bustling and lively streets of the southern areas of Taipei City, enjoy the tranquility and comfort while wandering beside the green water channel, and experience a different side of Taipei.",
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        "title": "Picture 2. The current state of the Xinsheng South Road Canal project",
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        "title": "Picture 4. The current state of the Xinsheng South Road Canal project",
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        "title": "Picture 1. Mr. Chen, a senior executive officer, receives the award on behalf of the New Construction Office",
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        "title": "Picture 3. The current state of the Xinsheng South Road Canal project",
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    "Source": "https://english.nco.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=033E0111D629B815&s=5567F643C3D5212F",
    "title": "Good news! The New Construction Office of Taipei City wins the “Urban Road” Awards with 2 projects",
    "Content": "On January 20, 2022, the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior held the “Urban Road” Awards Ceremony and Achievement Exhibition. Taipei City won the Excellent Award in the Flagship Project – “Humanities Integration Category” with the “Taipei City Zhongxiao East Road and Other East-west Axis Sections and Surrounding Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” and the Excellent Award in the General Project Category with the “Bangka Boulevard Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project”, demonstrating the Taipei City Government’s continuous commitment and dedication to improving the road and pedestrian environment. At the award ceremony, Minister Hsu Kuo-Yung of the Ministry of the Interior and Deputy Chairman Yen Chiu-Jung of the Public Construction Commission presented awards to the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department of the Taipei City Government and the construction team. Hung Wei Tsung, Chief of the Utilities Conduit Planning Section of the New Construction Office, says the award-winning Zhongxiao East Road and Surrounding Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project covers Section 1 to Section 3 of Zhongxiao East Road, with a total length of about 1.7 kilometers. The concept of the project is based on the three main objectives of “human-centered roads that enable a safe and enjoyable ride,” “environmentally friendly and resilient roads,” and “smart roads that meet people’s needs.” By widening the sidewalks, creating parking bays and relocating existing facilities, a wide and accessible human-centered environment is created. In addition, with permeable paving surfaces and through planting along roadsides, surface runoff is reduced, and rainwater can infiltrate into the soil to enhance the city's water retention capacity. Based on the concept of a sponge city with resilient roads, smart bus shelters and smart IoT multi-functional streetlights and control boxes have been installed along the roads, which can be combined with 5G base stations, air quality sensors and other equipment in the future to effectively monitor environmental information, bring more convenience to citizens’ lives, and make Zhongxiao East Road a model that is human-centered, resilient and smart.As for another award-winning Bangka Boulevard Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project, Hung Wei Tsung says in addition to replacing old and damaged pavements, the sidewalks are also widened, existing facilities are relocated altogether into the facility areas, and a barrier-free environment is created to provide a comfortable and smooth pedestrian space for the public. Furthermore, the heat island effect is reduced with permeable paving surfaces to create a sponge city. Meanwhile, in accordance with the “Taipei Vision City - Cycling Network Project,” when the sidewalk is widened, bike lanes are also built to create a bicycle-friendly environment and improve the utilization rate of green transportation to create a new new environment concept of “human-centered” roads. Lastly, Hung Wei Tsung says in recent years, Taipei City has been pushing forward the construction of a human-centered environment. In addition to continuous improvement of the flatness of sidewalks, Taipei City has also been dedicated to the establishment of a barrier-free space for pedestrians and the completeness of a cycling network, changing from the previous concept of vehicle-centered road design to a concept of human-centered design, and extending the improvement plans from the previous way of focusing on a single “section” to a comprehensive review of the overall “street contour,” to provide a livable, sustainable, and safe living environment for the citizens and show them the progress of Taipei City through the changes in the road environment.",
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        "title": "Photo 1. Minister Hsu Kuo-Yung of the Ministry of the Interior presents the Excellent Award in the Flagship Project – “Humanities Integration Category” to the New Construction Office and the construction team.",
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        "title": "Photo 3. Chief Secretary Chou Kuo-Ping of the New Construction Office shares the results of the “Taipei City Zhongxiao East Road and Other East-west Axis Sections and Surrounding Pedestrian Environment Improvement Project” with Sanlih E-Television",
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    "title": "The New Construction Office of the Taipei City wins the Golden Quality Awards by the Public Construction Commission for urban road maintenance",
    "Content": "On December 23, 2021, the Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan held the award ceremony of the “21st Golden Quaity Awards for Public Construction” at the Guoguang Hall in the CPC Building. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department of Taipei City Government won the Honorable Mention in the Public Facility Maintenance and Management category with the “Maintenance of Urban Roads in Zhongshan and Datong Districts”; in addition to the above award, the road maintenance work in Taipei City has recently also been recognized by the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering with the 2021 “Engineering Digital Innovation Application Award” and by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior with the top performance in the National Urban Road Performance Evaluation for 7 consecutive times, demonstrating the continuous efforts and innovation of the New Construction Office.According to the New Construction Office, in order to maintain the quality of road services in Taipei City, for road inspection, in addition to creating an inspection system to implement inspection outsourcing and establishing a three-level inspection and supervision mechanism to supervise inspections by businesses, the New Construction Office has also been utilizing an artificial neural network, deep learning and big data analysis in promoting the “AI automatic identification and reporting system for road defects” nationwide. At present, the identification rate has reached more than 95%. This year, the Office has also developed an innovative inspection equipment-the image-based “road environment detection vehicle,” which captures images through 12 high-precision cameras and then converts the data into elevation models and orthoimage to achieve automatic detection for road defects and size measurement (measurement of the size and depth of potholes and the range and depth of rut) and other technologies, combine the survey data with GIS platform and street view graphic data for visual management, and obtain the road damage information more timely and accurately (“Innovative Approach of Performance-based Contract Road Management” video: [link]).For road maintenance, the New Construction Office actively tries to choose suitable materials and methods for daily maintenance and introduces vehicle-mounted heating plates for road maintenance work. By utilizing new equipment in road maintenance work, the maintenance quality can be effectively improved in an efficient, energy-saving and environmentally-friendly way, the expenditure can be saved, and road pavement quality standards can be established. In the meantime, through the excavation control mechanism, the Office ensures that the service life of roads will be extended to 8 to 10 years after restoration to provide the public with comfortable, smooth, convenient, and safe roads.Furthermore, the New Construction Office added that an innovative and daring approach is used in terms of maintenance management. By introducing the service concept of performance-based contracts into road inspection and maintenance, the administrative work of the authorities can be streamlined significantly, and contractors can have more flexibility in being innovative based on their expertise, so that users can enjoy better service quality. With the continuous improvement of the management and maintenance techniques by the New Construction Office, the road maintenance work has been able to yield good results year after year and provide better services to the public.",
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    "title": "The New Construction Office wins the Public Construction Golden Safety Award of the Ministry of Labor for construction safety management",
    "Content": "On November 26, 2021, the Ministry of Labor held the “Awards Ceremony of the 2021 Public Construction Golden Safety Award”. The “Fuhe Bridge South Sidewalk Widening and Bicycle Wheel Ramp Project” conducted by the New Construction Office of the Public Works Department of the Taipei City Government has received affirmation and recognition from the judges and won Honorable Mention in the Golden Safety Award.In the “Fuhe Bridge South Sidewalk Widening and Bicycle Wheel Ramp Project” conducted by the New Construction Office, through the construction risk assessment at the design stage, risk countermeasures were developed in response to the identified hazards to reduce construction risks. In addition, appropriate budgets were drawn up, and the risk assessment results given to the construction supervision units and contractors for follow-up construction management and control to improve and optimize occupational safety and the construction environmentAt the construction stage of the “Fuhe Bridge South Sidewalk Widening and Bicycle Wheel Ramp Project,” BIM animation was introduced to simulate the circulation space, the evacuation of personnel and equipment, and safety mapping within the work area throughout the construction process to detect construction risks in advance and minimize the hazards. A face recognition access control system and an electronic fence system were installed in the work area to practice construction safety management through the Internet of Things; an electrical leakage detector was installed to reinforce electrical safety; a water information system was set up to get water information in real time, along with regular flood prevention drills. By implementing the above-mentioned new construction site safety and health management measures, both quality and schedule of the project have been met under safe conditions.",
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    "title": "The New Construction Office of Taipei City wins the National Golden Award for Architecture for 2 projects",
    "Content": "On December 13, 2021, the Formosa Association of Sustainable Care For Living Environment held the “22nd National Golden Award for Architecture” award ceremony at the Taipei Hero House. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department of the Taipei City has won awards for 2 projects, including the Quality Award for Public Construction for the “Taipei City Datong District Yanping Elementary School Overall Reconstruction Project” and for the “Taipei Performing Arts Center Continuation Project (Second Tender).” Furthermore, the “Taipei City Datong District Yanping Elementary School Overall Reconstruction Project” is honored with the first prize of the Quality Award for Public Construction.“Taipei City Datong District Yanping Elementary School Overall Reconstruction Project” – Located at Changji Street, Datong District, Taipei City, Yanping Elementary School has a history of more than 80 years. As the buildings in the schools were old and the building structure might not be safe, under the cooperation and coordination with the Department of Education and Department of Transportation of Taipei City Government and due consideration by architects, the school authorities took care of student resettlement before the reconstruction was carried out. The project is completed ahead of schedule in 2021, and teachers and students are now back to school with joy. Based on the design concept of “urban window,” the architects make good use of the access of the campus facilities, walkways and the open structure of the walls to close the gap between the campus and the community. In addition, gardens and squares are set up so that people passing by the school will have a clear view of the campus, as clear as seeing the products behind the glass when they’re shopping. To enhance vistas, the campus facade design uses simple geometric shapes and presents an enframed scenery through the balance of vertical and horizontal structure, as well as using elements such as glass, window recess, rain shields and railings, with high and low frames. Along with rich shadows and patterns on the facade, it aims to create a new and vibrant urban landscape. By keeping a variety of trees at the original place, opening the campus to the public, and sharing green resources with people in the neighborhood, it makes teaching closer to the ecology and allows local residents to feel the refreshment and vitality of the campus, so as to create an urban window green landscape. The contractors take the initiative to adopt building information modeling (BIM) and other technologies to complete relevant evaluation on the construction process and interface, which prevents confusion on shop drawing and thus increases construction efficiency, so as to ensure the quality and complete the construction ahead of schedule.“Taipei Performing Arts Center Continuation Project (Second Tender)” – Located at one of the art attractions in Taipei City, Taipei Performing Arts Center has been named by CNN as one of the eight most anticipated and transformative buildings and received the comment “Taipei Performing Arts Center, with its striking architecture, defined by a giant silver sphere protruding from one side of the building - seems set to become a city landmark of this full of culture and quiet city,” which contributes to Taipei City being selected by Time Magazine as one of the 2021 World's Greatest Places. Taipei Performing Arts Center is the only proscenium playhouse with a spherical shape in the world. Three theaters from different directions are embedded within the central large-scale cube. Each theater can operate independently or combine into a huge theater with 2300 seats if needed, which inspires the creativity of theater artists and becomes an unprecedented undertaking in architecture and theater design.",
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        "title": "Photo 1. Supervisor Hong Yu-Wen receives the award on behalf of the New Construction Office - First Prize of the Quality Award for Public Construction for the Yanping Elementary School Overall",
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    "title": "The New Construction Office of Taipei City won a series of awards for road inspection and maintenance operations, and received recognition from the Engineering Digital Innovation Application Award",
    "Content": "After “Zhongshan and Datong Districts Urban Road Maintenance” won the honorable mention of the 21th Public Construction Golden Quality Award - Public Facilities Maintenance and Management category of the Public Construction Commission, Executive Yuan, the New Construction Office of Public Works Department of Taipei City Government was awarded the 2021 “Engineering Digital Innovation Application Award” by the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering. The President of the Institute, Mr. Sung, Yu-Chi presented the award in person to recognize the dedication and efforts of the engineering team in the award ceremony held at New Taipei City Government.The team leader of the Maintenance Team of New Construction Office, Mr. Li Chia-Lung, pointed out that New Construction Office has been committed to applying AI artificial neural network, deep learning and big data analysis technologies, etc. to road inspection operations since 2018 and has taken the lead in promoting the “AI Road Defect Automatic Identification and Reporting System” nationwide. The recognition rate has reached over 95%. This year, we also developed the innovative inspection equipment of “road environment inspection vehicle”, which collects images through 12 high-precision cameras and converts the data values into elevation models and orthophotos to achieve automatic defect detection and dimensional measurement, etc. (pothole size and depth, rutting area depth measurement), and combines the surveyed data with GIS platform and visual management of street map information to grasp more immediately and accurately as the basis for subsequent maintenance operations to provide the public with a comfortable, smooth, convenient and safe road.",
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    "title": "The New Construction Office of the Taipei City Government wins the Construction Environment and Beautification Award for 2 projects once more",
    "Content": "On November 27, 2021, the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering held the “2021 Construction Environment and Beautification Award” award ceremony at the New Taipei City Government. The New Construction Office of the Public Works Department of the Taipei City Government has received 2 awards, including the High Distinction Project for the “University of Taipei, Library Reconstruction Project” and the Excellent Project for the “Relocation and Reconstruction of Yongjian Elementary School Project in Wenshan District, Taipei City” in the Construction Beautification and Landscape Category. After winning the FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Awards, the National Golden Award for Architecture, the Chinese Architectural Golden Stone Award and the Public Construction Golden Quality Award, the New Construction Office has won national-scale construction awards for the fifth time since September this year.The “University of Taipei, Library Reconstruction Project” is in the Bo'ai Special Zone, near important government agencies and the restricted areas of MRT construction, with many trees and protected trees around the base. To meet the regulatory requirements of national security government organizations and the MRT, after several meetings and discussions between the New Construction Office, the design and construction supervision units, and the construction team, many obstacles were removed as soon as possible so that the project can be successfully completed. The project is based on a high-rise design, with glass curtain walls to create a sense of transparency inside and outside the library, extending the outdoor green atmosphere to the interior. In addition, as there are many restrictions on the height of the building and the windows of the elevation in the Bo'ai Special Zone, the allowable height is only 24 meters. Therefore, the design is based on a baffle ceiling method to reduce the sense of confinement of the indoor space and ingeniously circumventing the restriction of not having windows in sensitive areas through the design of combing the glass curtain walls with grid plates of the elevation outside. Moreover, to overcome building height limitation, the self-study reading room is set up on the basement floor. An impluvium and the old city stone walls are integrated into landscape waterfall walls to bring natural light and ventilate the place to create a comfortable and pleasant reading space, provide teachers and students with a quality reading environment, enhance the research, teaching and learning quality, create a new landmark of humanities, art, environmental protection, and technology in the Bo’ai Special Zone, and pass on the legacy of the century-old campus.The design concept of the Yongjian Elementary School Reconstruction Project is to create an ecological environment for teaching so that children can learn “daily life” in the well-designed campus. With the daring and lively color matching of diverse teaching and social space in every corner, the campus is no longer full of cold classrooms. In addition, the northern side of the school is Ma-Ming-Tam wetland, the base for the restoration of fireflies in Taipei City. A greenbelt buffer zone is established on the side of the mountain for preserving the habitats for fireflies, frogs, dragonflies that originally inhabited in this wetland and making the campus an expanded part of Xianjiyan’s ecosphere, so that natural resources for teaching can be enriched. It integrates with the sustainable campus program and includes sustainability education, allowing people to understand the campus, culture, history, ecosystem, and other characteristics, establish an education with diverse ecological themes, creating a communion between the campus and the community’s culture, and making the place a core of leisure, culture, and learning, to strengthen the connection of memories and feelings between the campus and the community.",
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