How Taiwan Developed Modern Architecture ǀ Deep Current: Architecture of Taiwan | EP6 (6/8)

Considered the founder of modern architectural thought in Taiwan, Han Pao-teh’s impact and lasting influence on architecture run deep. This episode of "Deep Current" explores the life, work, and legacy of this pioneer of modern architecture in Taiwan.

As a professor at Tunghai University, Han Pao-teh fostered a unique academic environment, encouraging new ways of thinking among his students. His time as a student at Harvard, during the anti-war and student protest movements, profoundly shaped his perspectives and teaching methods. Through interviews with his students, contemporaries, and family, gain insight into his views on architecture and his contributions to modern architectural thought in Taiwan.

This episode also examines how shifting attitudes in the West influenced Taiwanese architects, scholars, and artists, analyzing key architectural projects of the era. Discover how modern ideas shaped architectural design in Taiwan, from the way architects approached their projects to the artistic movements that revitalized specific design styles. "Deep Current" uncovers the lasting impact of this pioneering architect on Taiwan’s architectural landscape.

Join us as we explore the legacy of a visionary mind in Taiwan’s modern architectural journey in "Deep Current: Architecture of Taiwan."

"Deep Current: Architecture of Taiwan" is an eight-episode docuseries tracing the evolution of Taiwanese architecture from the 17th to the 20th century. Taiwan’s architectural story is a fascinating fusion of history and global influences, resulting in a visual landscape unlike any other. Experience Taiwan’s unique architectural journey through its most iconic landmarks.

Chapters:
00:00 Deep Current: An Era Without Ideology
01:06 Han Pao-teh and Modernist Architectural Thought in Taiwan
05:12 Publishing the Journal “Environment & Form”
06:20 Han’s Revolutionary Teaching Style
07:10 Introducing the U.S. Style Design Review System to Taiwan
08:50 Architecture To Solve Social Issues
12:05 The Expo ‘70 Osaka Pavilion Design’s Influence on Taiwan’s Architecture
15:20 “A Survey of Traditional Architecture of Taiwan”
16:31 Historian Lin Heng-tao’s Impact on Taiwan’s Architectural Survey
17:33 Painter Shiy De-jinn’s Influence on Architecture
18:49 The Case of Taipei’s North Gate
20:19 Protecting the Lin An Tai Historical House
21:06 Effects of Changing U.S. Architectural Thought on Taiwan’s Architecture
23:55 Han Pao-teh’s Building Designs Reflect His Development
25:40 Han Pao-teh’s Legacy Remembered
28:35 End Credits


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