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HII ARCHITECTS

HII ARCHITECTS began with the partnership of two architects. As different partners join and retire, HII gradually takes root in three cities: Taipei, Tainan, and Hsinchu. In design practice, HII views "architectural practice and spatial creation" as an action, approaching each design project with fervent devotion. Elusive and indescribable whims constantly mesmerize HII members, such as the names or phrases that surface from the people around us, urban events, or everyday objects. HII ARCHITECTS pursues near-perfection and is obsessed with the intuitive measurement of beauty through inner imagination. While people and things may change, HII remains in touch with culture and environment, and grounded in the humble origin of our essence. HII embraces the public and strives to expand people's spatial imaginations. Through experimentation and practice, HII draws energy, grows, engages in dialogues, and makes creative representations locally.

Zhengbin Art Studio

Founded in 2018, Zhengbin Art Studio is a collective of young designers and artists passionate about local cultures. Founded on the pillars of "experience economy," "cultural and creative merchandise" and "design services" as the vehicles for creative expression, Zhengbin Art Studio believes that profound understanding, dialogues, and creation can be fostered locally by brainstorming, promoting, and practicing projects together through "Creator in Residence (CIR)" initiatives. In general, CIR encompasses diverse creative talents, including artists, designers, architects, musicians, and sociologists. During the creative process, these talents are invited to experiment with various materials and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations which focus on collective participation and foreground the value of inheriting cultural memories for future generations. The results are interactive works that are distinctively local yet also transcend cultural boundaries.

Cooperative Partners

Producer|hiiarchitects

Curator|Hu Jin Yuan

Co-Curator|Lin Shu Hao

Content Curator| Zhengbin Art - Chad Huang, Guo Meng Fei

Editor|Chen Chieh Ju

Spatial Design|hiiarchitects - Hu Jin Yuan、Mo_&_A - Lee Yi Shian, Chen Cheng Hao

Visual Design|Paixpro - Tasi Hsien Chen

Builder|100design - Chen Chin Hong

Film Producer|the Light studio - Rebecca Chang

Photo by|the Light studio - Sih Wei Chen, Rebecca Chang

Video by|Radioiver

Local Partners|Brilliant Time bookstore, 9floor, Yumeeiren, Haotianlin Studio, Laoshunhsiang bakery, Mingalarpar Culture Studio, INDO FOOD, Shi Jie Soymilk King, UGLYHALF BEER, Made in Ulay, Yonghe Zhongxing Street Korea Shopping Area Development Association, Taikeeteahouse, Shanpuppet, Jioufen Goldore Museum, Wugu Military Village Culture and History Museum, Xinzhuang Ti-Zang Temple.

Description

New Taipei City's rich tapestry of communities and lifestyles makes it a "diverse and inclusive city." Arriving here at different times, generations of people have enriched this city with their unique cultures, lifestyles, values, and culinary preferences, creating a shared life experience among multiple groups. This exhibition leads visitors on a journey through the history of this city, telling the stories of arrivals to New Taipei and the cultural richness of its diverse communities. 16 local guides are carefully chosen to unveil the multicultural character of New Taipei City and its myriad facets of lives and people.

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