Postmodern Architecture
in Taipei:
AdHoc Urbanism without Planning?
"The dreams which accompany all human actions
should be nurtured by the places in which people live."
Charles W. Moore, architect. On the
need for buildings to reflect circumstance and place.
New York Times, December 17, 1993
More Examples:Taipei and
the West
General Introduction and History
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記憶台北(Taipei Memory)
--
in Chinese (http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Square/7120/ ) Highly
recommended. Introducing the past and present of different
areas of Taipei.
Architecture in Taipei
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台灣建築總覽--
Highly
recommended. Including famous architecture in Taiwan
over all the historical periods.
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from 建築資訊網,
This
is a very informative site, introducing architecture all over the world,
bibliography, as well as local architects and construction companies.
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台北懷舊︰日據時代建築
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Mainly
about architecture during the Japanese period, with pictures and analysis.
People
and Lives
Funs
and Sights in Taipei
Comments
and Essays on Taipei and Urban Design