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Alice Chiu 邱 意婷
Founder of office ja
Design Critic at Chung Yuan University
MArch University of Pennsylvania
Alice Chiu, a proficient architectural designer with over 12 years of experience, has contributed her expertise to prestigious international firms like UNStudio and AECOM in various cities including Taipei, Philadelphia, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Singapore. With a master's degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, Alice possesses a solid educational foundation for innovative and sustainable spatial designs, demonstrating versatility in master planning, architecture, and interior design. This holistic perspective ensures the seamless integration of design concepts into well-executed spaces, highlighting her technical proficiency and establishing her as a well-rounded professional.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Alice co-founded Atelier YAY in Singapore, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural scene. In 2021, she launched office ja in Taiwan, driven by a deep desire to influence her hometown's cityscape and create lasting architectural impressions. Alice distinguishes herself not only through technical expertise but also through dedication to crafting emotionally resonant spaces, advocating for thoughtful design using natural and local materials to foster connections between people and their environments.
Recognized for her friendly demeanor and attentive listening, Alice excels as a collaborator and problem solver, committed to making a positive impact through thoughtful and sustainable design. As she continues to evolve, her passion for design innovation and commitment to impactful results remain unwavering.
Alice Chiu 是一位全面且經驗豐富的建築設計師,擁有超過12年的專業經驗。她曾在AECOM 及 UNStudio 等知名國際公司工作,其職業旅程橫跨了台北、費城、上海、東京和新加坡等一級城市,她將此全球性的經驗與視野帶入了設計思考之中。Alice 擁有美國賓州大學建築碩士學位和輔仁大學景觀建築學士學位,在建築與景觀雙領域的薰陶之下,她的設計作品有著創新思維和對永續環境的注重。而豐富的國際經歷也形塑了她獨到的設計哲學。
Alice 在總體規劃、建築和室內設計等領域培養了豐富的專業知識。她具備全面的工程實務經驗,並確保設計理念被良好的執行。她深度地參與過許多專案的不同階段,從初期溝通、概念設計、細部設計到專案管理、工程監造等。此多樣化且深入的經驗使Alice 成為一位全面的建築設專業人士。
在新加坡時,Alice 與合夥人共同創辦了建築事務所 Atelier YAY,設計與落實了多項建築與室內設計的專案。2021年,她返台成立了office ja,期許能在自己生長的地方有所發揮,改變城鄉的樣貌。
Alice 是一個擅於聆聽的專業者,致力於創造具有情感共鳴的空間。她強調設計應從使用者的角度出發,運用自然和當地的材料去述說獨特的空間故事,並在人與環境之間建立情感的聯繫。
Jun Chen 陳 伯鈞
Founder of office ja
Associate Professor at Chung Yuan University
Asso. AIA of The American Institute of Architects
MLA Harvard University
Jun is an urbanist, designer, and educator in the field of design and placemaking. He has been a fierce advocate for the vital role that designers play in creating value beyond aesthetics. He believes that through design thinking – the process of exploration, strategizing, and rationalizing – designers can generate solutions that address the needs of clients at various levels, both aesthetically and functionally.
Jun's career, spanning over 15 years, encompasses a variety of project types and scales, including regional planning, new towns, urban districts, landscapes, and a wide spectrum of architectural typologies. He has worked for world-renowned firms like AECOM and Perkins&Will. His broad training has equipped him with a strong knowledge base of the profession, holistic thinking, and an integrated design approach to tackling complex issues, resulting in a proven track record of consistently delivering high-profile projects of the best quality.
Jun received his Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from Harvard GSD. He has lived and worked in the United States and several of Asia's capital cities, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei. Jun is currently an Associate Professor at the Design School at Chung Yuan University.
Jun Chen 是一位多年耕耘於空間設計與營造領域的規劃師、設計師和教育工作者;同時也倡導著真正的設計專業在於創造超越美學的具體價值。他相信透過設計思維:深入的探索、邏輯性的策略研擬、嚴謹的設計執行,設計師能夠為城市與居民提出機能與美學兼備的理想設計方案。
Jun 的空間設計職涯跨越15年,主導過的專案涵蓋了各種類型與規模,包括總體規劃、新城開發、區域計畫、景觀設計以及複雜且廣泛的各類型建築。他曾為世界知名公司如 AECOM 和 Perkins&Will 工作逾十年。他的多元經驗使他具備了扎實的專業知識、整體性的思維以及高度的整合能力,並在持續提供高品質的設計服務方面擁有卓越的業績記錄。
Jun 擁有美國哈佛大學GSD景觀建築碩士學位。他曾在美國和亞洲的一級首都城市生活和工作,包括東京、香港、上海、新加坡和台北。Jun 目前同時是中原大學設計學院的副教授以及 office ja 的主持人。