Taiwan, Taipei

This memorial hall was built in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the first president of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhong Zheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. Designed by C.C. Yang, who was also the architect for The Grand Hotel, the memorial hall is white with a blue roof, representing the dominant colors in the ROC flag; while the emblem of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) adorns the vaulted ceiling. There are two sets of white stairs, each with 89 steps to represent Chiang’s age at the time of his death, lead to the main entrance.

Just on the edge of Taipei City near Xizhi district, LOHAS Park is a narrow path that runs alongside the Neigou River. Many locals and tourists flock to the area in early Spring to witness the spectacular cherry blossoms.

The main building of the hotel was completed in 1973. It is one of the world’s tallest Chinese classical buildings at 285 ft (87m) high with a 14-story palatial building towering on the hillside of Yuan shan and surrounded by Keelung River in the front, Mt. Yang-ming shan in the back, Songshan to the east and Tamsui to the west. With its signature red columns and golden roof, the hotel’s magnificent exterior presents a sumptuously classic ambiance that reflects the beauty of traditional Chinese arts.

Tao Zhu Yin Yuan, a luxurious residential tower, known as Agora Garden Tower, designed by Vincent Callebaut. Located in the Xinyi District, the business district of Taipei, Taiwan. The height of the building is 285.4 ft (87 m), the floor area is 42.335.34 m². Its design is comprised of a large cylindrical central core, flanked on opposite ends by two nearly rectangular living spaces (each of these will make up 40 apartments). Each floor rotates 4.5 degrees relative to the prior floor for a total rotation of 90 degrees through 21 floors.