Institutional Projects
| Chiao Tung University Library
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Client
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Chiao Tung University
Hsinchi, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Mak Architects, Inc. Function
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Competition Design, Schematic Design, Design Development
Interior Design, Design Coordination in C.D. and C.A. Phase
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Awards
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This project was commissioned through an invited design competition.
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Related Links
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Click here to see the planning phase of the project.
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| Historical Preservation Center
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Mak Architects, Inc Function
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Competition Design, Schematic Design and Design Development
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Awards
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Competition Winner
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| Central Weather Bureau
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Client
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Department of Transportation
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Brief Description
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This is a high-tech office building. It consists of offices for different departments, research centers, computer centers, parking and 250 people conference hall. The building has 6 levels above ground and 4 levels underground.
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Mak Architects, Inc. Function
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Competition Design, Site Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Interior Design, Design Coordination in C.D. and C.A. Phase
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Awards
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This project was commissioned through open design competition.
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| National Central Library
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Owner
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The National Central Library of The Republic of China
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Brief Description
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The library collection has a capacity for 2.5 million books, with current storage of 840,000 volumes in the library, including a priceless collection of more than 140,000 rare Chinese books dating back to the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.)
The library seats up to 2,300 patrons in its reading and research rooms and has office space for 250 staff members. Prominent features of the building include a 560-seat lecture hall, a 250-seat international conference hall, a 5,400 sq.ft. educational exhibition hall, and cultural activity rooms that can accommodate a total of 1,650 persons.
A computer catalog system is in use and a behind-the-scenes "rail system" shuttles books to different floors for reshelving.
The building is designed to withstand stress from earthquake tremors and typhoon conditions. There are eight levels, six above grade and two below grade. The building is clad in a fabricated, reddish stone tile topped by a hammered concrete banding.
6 story shylighted atrium is designed to be the focal point of all reading areas.
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Awards
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Gold Medal-1986 Taiwan Architectural Association Awards
Excellence Design Award-1986 Taipei Government Awards
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| Meditation Center
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Owner
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Mid-America Buddist Association
Augusta, Missouri
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Related Links
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Click here to see the planning phase of the project.
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| St. Patrick Church
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Client
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St. Patrick Church
Wentzville, Missouri
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Awards
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2nd place "Craftsmanship is the heart of the Community"
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| Soo Chow University, Building No.5
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Brief Description
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Designed a general classroom building comprising of different sizes of classrooms ranging from 30 to 120 people. Physical education department is housed at the 1st floor and B1. Underground parking garage is provided to minimize a crowded campus.
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Mak Architects, Inc Function
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Competition Design, Schematic Design and Design Development and some working drawings
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Awards
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Competition Winner
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| Des Peres Public Safety Building
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Client
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Des Peres Public Safety Building
Des Peres, Missouri
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Brief Description
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The building is designed for the police department and fire department for the city of Des Peres. The fire department includes 10 dorm rooms, 1 day room, lockers, exercise room, and apparatus bays.
The police section consists of an office, roll call dispatcher, 3 holding cells with booking offices. The building is approximately 19,000 S. F.
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| Eureka Fire Station No.1
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Client
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City of Eureka
Eureka, Missouri
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Brief Description
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The 9500 S. F. fire house includes apparatus bays, offices, training room, day room, and 16 people bunkroom.
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| Queeny Park Ice Skating Rink
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Client
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St. Louis County Park & Recreation Department
St. Louis, MO
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Brief Description
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Next to the existing Recreation Complex Building, the outdoor Ice Rink is designed to convert into a multi-purpose recreational area during the summer months. As required by the program, a tension structure was introduced to the project in order to create a focal point for the park. 900 seat concrete bleachers were provided.
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Award
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Triennial Honor Award, 1982
St. Louis Chapter of Producer's Council
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| Greater St. Luke's Missionary Church
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Brief Description
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Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church was looking for a new church to accommodate approximately 400 people with a new 250 people fellowship hall and related spaces.
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| Senior NCO Club
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Client
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Department of the Army
U.S. Army Engineer District, Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
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Brief Description
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The 11,000 S. F. Senior NCO club is a multipurpose dining, dancing, and entertainment facility. It consists of ballroom/dining room, lounge, game room, and kitchen.
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| Jennings Solar Post Office
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Owner
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U.S. Postal Services
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Brief Description
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This post office facility utilizes solar energy for both the heating and cooling of the 14,000 S.F. facility. The project has become the first operational solar cooling system in the St. Louis Area, and therefore a landmark in the development of solar energy in the Midwest.
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Awards
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Triennial Honor Award, 1982
St. Louis Chapter of Production's Council
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KOMA
Korean American Museum of Art and Culture Center
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Client
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KOMA
Korean American Museum of Art and Culture Center
International Design Competition Entry
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Brief Description
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The program calls for 32,000 S.F. gallery space for permanent collection and temporary exibition, an 800 seat performance hall and a 200 people lecture hall, library, studios, and other supporting areas. A traditional Korean Garden shall be incorporated in the complex.
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