National Palace Museum, Taipei
Huang Baoyu · Taipei, Taiwan · 1965
The National Palace Museum's principal Taipei building uses a formal central composition and traditional roof references to house an extensive collection. Terraced approaches and a strong axial arrangement give the institution a monumental setting. The building connects a modern museum programme with an architectural image intended to evoke Chinese cultural continuity. Visiting: Entry is ticketed; the grand stair approach and Zhishan Garden are part of the setting.