Introduction
Project List
Publication
Exhibitions
Lectures/Workshops
Reviews

Chi Ti-Nan is a licensed architect who was born to parents from Manchuria in 1957 in Taipei. He received architectural training from Tunghai University in Taiwan under architect Sun-Chang Lo and pursued graduate studies at Yale in the United States under architect Frank Gehry, architect King-Lui Wu and philosopher Karsten Harries. In the summer of 1985, he went for urban design studies under Gary Hack at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Since 1993, he established his own practice CHI'S WORKSHOP in Taipei, which operates in Beijing since 2004 .
Considered as one of the innovative architects in Asia, his practice covers some notable environmental restoration works, public buildings, cultural facilities, community housing and interior design projects, including Tai Long Sai Wan Recovery Project (Saikung, Hong Kong), The Glass Art Museum ( Hsinchu, Taiwan), Confucius Park (Hsinchu, Taiwan), IT Park Alternative Space (Guangzhou Biennial, Korea) and Love City Boutique (Taipei, Taiwan). In 1995, Zheng's street house (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) project won him the distinguished Asakura Award of SD Review in Japan. His work has been exhibited in major cities including Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, New York, London, Vienna, Istanbul, etc.. In 2000, Chi was among the first group of architects of Chinese descent to be invited to show at the Arsenale in the Venice Biennale.

As the founder of Human Environment Group NGO, Chi has been leading the Urban Flashes multidisciplinary team and its itinerary workshops since 1999 as part of his ongoing research on Micro-Urbanism . He has been invited to different cities to demonstrate possibilities, guildlines and proposals to deal with future changes , including Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Hanoi, Brussels, Liverpool, Linz, Trollhättan, Bergen, Istanbul; New Deli, Kolhapur and Thrissur in India; Pittsburgh, etc..

Chi was invited to give lectures at architectural schools, professional institutions and public arenas in different places. He taught at State University of New York at Buffalo and Tunghai University. From 2004 to 2010, he is an adjunct faculty member at Bergen School of Architecture in Norway. In 2005, he was invited to teach at Sinhgad College of Architecture in Pune, India, on a visiting basis. From 2008 to 2010 he was also visiting teaching at Tallinn Technical University in Tallinn, Estonia. After the pandemic he took the adjunct professorship in environmental design at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology in Beijing.

His interest lies in phenomenological approach and pre-scientific Eastern views of the life-world for the better understanding of the human nature and the subtle world. His drawing depicting The Style of the Year 2001 was referred by the philosopher Koji Taki in his overall comment for the Shinkenchiku International Competition in 1985, as a particular piece with an optimistic attitude. On the other hand, the architect Kazuhiro Kojima once described him in his writing as a long-distance hitter, which denotes Chi's long-term efforts on the re-examination of the foundation of architectural design and urbanism.
Project List

2025

The Programming and Execution Plan for the Archetype Proposal of the Taoist Temple Facilities in the New Era

The Tian-Ning Temple Reconstruction Proposal, Longquan, Zhejiang

2024

Conceptual Planning for Tian-Ning Temple Reconstruction, Longquan, Zhejiang

Basic Scheme of 7-Circle Archetype for New Taoist Temple, Xiangshan area, Beijing

The Cultural Corridor; Multi-Purpose Facilities of CLT construction Project, Daming Municipality, Hebei

High-Rise Housing Unit Interior Design-Build Project, Yu-Nong Rd., Taipei, Taiwan

2023

Comprehensive Planning and Design of Earth Eco-Dike Haidraulic Service Facilities, Daming Municipality, Hebei

Old Town Main Street Preservation and Renovation, Daming Municipality, Hebei

Community Mobilization Brochure on Old Town Main Street Preservation, Daming Municipality, Hebei

Urban Design Guideline Commission, Daming Municipality, Hebei

2022

Village Farmer's house Renewal & Renovation, Changping, Beijing

Villa Building Renovation and Addition Project, Tongzhou, Beijing

2021

International Design Competition Project for the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Al-Nouri complex in Mosul, Irag

Membrane Structure Design project for the Entryway Canopy, BIFT，Beijing

2020

Interir Design Planning and Design for Xinhua Book Store, Naning, Guangxi

CLT Wood Building Design International Competition Project, Japan

2019

National Concert Hall International Design Competition Project, Vilnius, Lithuania

The Fuli Church Building Structure Reinforcement and Renovation Project Hualian, Taiwan

Housing Basement Sewer and Waterproof Improvement Design and Reconstruction，Taipei，Taiwan

2018

Long Shan Elementary School Campus Building Design Competition Project, Xinzhu, Taiwan

Exhibition Space Planning & Design；Taipei International Art Book Fair, Taipei, Taiwan

Exhibition Space Planning & Design-Build；Zhongxin Cultural Park, Yilan, Taiwan

2017

Qie Dong Elementary School Activity Center Design Project, Xinzhu, Taiwan

Exhibition Space Planning & Design；Taipei International Fashion Fair, Taipei, Taiwan

Zhongxin Paper Mill Reuse & Revitalization Competition Project, Yilan, Taiwan

2016

Elementary School and Middle School Building Remodeling Planning Project, Xinzhu, Taiwan

Public Art Project, Zhongxin Paper Mill Reuse & Revitalization Project, Yilan, Taiwan

Organic Farm Planning & Design Project, Yujing, Tainan, Taiwan

2015

Old Towan Revitalization Urban Design Guildline and excecution planning Project, Thrissur, Karala, India

Public Bathroom Design-Build, Shizhai Village, Jiaolin Municipality, Meizhou, Guangdong

2014

Old Towan Revitalization Urban Design Project, Thrissur, Karala, India

Public Space Design-Build, Shizhai Village, Jiaolin Municipality, Meizhou, Guangdong

Ancient Well Protection Wall Reconstruction Design-Build, Huachuan Village, Liaodian County, Achen, Heilongjiang

2012

Public Space Design-Build, Hongshan Village, Huadu, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Central Stairway Exhibition Platform Design-Build, Architectural School, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang

2011

Tai Long Sai Wan Recovery Planning & Design Project, Saikung, Xinjie, Hong Kong

2010

Traditional Opera Theater Design Competition,Taipei, Taiwan

Micro Zone Revitalization Project, Tallinn, Estonia

2009

Earthquake Aftermath Home Building Design Proposal, Sichuan

Community Participatory Environmental Planning & Design Project, Trollhättan, Sweden

The La Cantina Italian Resturant Interior Design, Tallinn, Estonia

International Airport Doorway Image; Public Art Installation Competition, Taoyuan, Taiwan

2008

Lakeside Residence Design, Kolapur, India

The World Expo 2010 China Pavilion Design Competition, Shanghai

Ms. Su's Art Space Interior Design-Build, 798 Art Zone, Beijing

2007

Zhang's Residence Planning & Design，Kaosiung, Taiwan

The GBD North Garden Art Special District 1st Phrase Architectural Design Competition，Beijing

2006

Taian City Micro-Zone Regeneration Project, Taian

Zhang's Villa, Tainan, Taiwan (completion in 2008)

Taniwha Bar Entry Area, Beijing

2nd Borderline Area Regeneration Project, Shengzhen

2005

Gaoxiong City Micro-Zone Regeneration Project, Gaoxiong, Taiwan

Nanjing City Micro-Zone Regeneration Project, Nanjing

2004

Bandra Station Area Urban Design Proposal, Mumbai, India

Kakolanmaki International Competition, Turku, Finland

Fish Square, Uskudar Area Renewal Project, Istanbul, Turkey

Taipei Main Station International Competition, Taipei, Taiwan

2003

Brussels Core Area Regeneration Proposal, Change Project, Brussels, Belgium

Archigram Exhibition, Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taiwan (execution design & construction)

2002

Taipei Capital Plaza International Competition, Taipei, Taiwan (distinction citation)

IT PARK Alternative Space Installation, Gwangju Biennial, Korea

2001

Taipei Airport Plaza Renewal Project, Taipei, Taiwan

National Geographic Magazine Promotion Display, Zhongxiao MRT Station, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

Zhongzheng District Development Planning Proposal, Taipei, Taiwan

Huashan Arts Special District Project, Taipei, Taiwan

2000

Hamarrikyu Garden Area, Tokyo Bay Redevelopment Project , Tokyo, Japan

Public Toilet Project, Xinzhu, Taiwan

Glass Art Museum, Xinzhu, Taiwan

1999

Confucius Park, Xinzhu, Taiwan

Weather Bureau & Broadcast Station Rennovation, Xinzhu, Taiwan

Confucius Temple Conservation, Xinzhu, Taiwan

1998

East Gate Plaza Renewal Competition, Xinzhu, Taiwan (distinction citation)

Guo's Commercial Complex Building Project, Taipei, Taiwan

Public Art Competition, Tsinghua University, Taiwan (2nd place citation)

Financial Times Taipei Branch Office, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

He's Town House, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

1997

LOVE CITY Boutique, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

Subway Station Ventilation Tower Public Art Competition, Taipei, Taiwan (2nd place citation)

Future Hong Kong Proposal, SD, Japan

Playground, Jiayi Cultural Center, Jiayi, Taiwan (design & construction)

Xizhi Market Renewal Project, Taipei, Taiwan

Tangibleintangible Installation, IT PARK, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

Ma's Apartment Interior, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

Andong International Office Building Plaza Project, Taipei, Taiwan

1996

National Artist village Competition, Taizhong County, Taiwan (1st place citation)

Guoan Section Housing Competition, Taizhong, Taiwan

Chi's Workshop Interior, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

1995

Tunghai University Gateway Area Renewal Project, Taizhong, Taiwan

Barrier-Free Stage, Taizhong, Taiwan (design & construction)

Cretaceus Wine Bar, Taizhong, Taiwan (design & construction)

New City Government International Competition, Taizhong, Taiwan

Hillside Villa Community Center Project, Zhongli, Taiwan

1994

Zheng's Residence & Studio, Gaoxiong, Taiwan (in progress)

Tunghai University Gateway Area Planning Proposal, Taizhong, Taiwan

Food & Rice Cultural Museum Project, Taipei, Taiwan

1991

Shengyang Golf Club, Taipei County, Taiwan

Metropolitan Design Studio Competition, Taipei, Taiwan

1990

Liu's Apartment Interior, Taipei, Taiwan (design & construction)

Tunghai University Staff Quarter House Interior, Taizhong, Taiwan (design & construction)

A House as an Electronic Device, Shinkenchiku International Competition, Japan

1989

Dis-Programming, Shinkenchiku International Competition, Japan

Nanguang MRT Line Joint Development Project, Taipei, Taiwan

Yangming Mt. Lin's Residence Project, Taipei, Taiwan

1985

A Style in the Year 2001, Shinkenchiku International Competition, Japan
Publication

Chi Ti-Nan, Micro-Urbanism (in prep)

Chi Ti-Nan (ed.), Introduction to Phenomenology of Architecture (2nd edition in prep)

2006-7

Chi Ti-Nan's Collumn, The Art World Magazine, Shanghai

'Tree, Patato & Dragon', No.192, May 2006

'Above Ground & Under Ground', No.193, June 2006

'Not the Money Problem', No.194, July 2006

'Who's Territory?', No.195, August 2006

'Good or Bad, Fortunate or Troublesome', No.195, August 2006

'Where is China?', No.196, September 2006

'China & India on Different Path', No.197, October 2006

'Front & Back of the Mountain', No.198, November 2006

'New Village', No.200, January 2007

'A Piece of Cloth', No.201, February 2007

'Creativity is Priceless', No.203, April 2007

2004

Sand Helsel (ed.), Taipei Operations, Taipei: Chi Ti-Nan / Human Environment Group

2002

Chi Ti-Nan (ed.), Urban Flashes, Taipei: Human Environment Group / Barcelona: Actar

1999

Chi Ti-Nan, Trans-Prophecy, Taipei: Garden City

1998

Chi Ti-Nan, Tangibleintangible – Chi Ti-Nan's Architecture, Taipei: Garden City

1994

Chi Ti-Nan, Neo-Oriental Experience, Taizhong: Jinhua Culture

1993

Chi Ti-Nan, Thinking Architecture, Taipei: Times Culture

1992

Chi Ti-Nan (ed.), Introduction to Phenomenology of Architecture, Taipei: Guiguan Publication
Exhibitions

2006

Taian micro-zone project, 2nd Architectural Biennial Beijing,
National Museum, Beijing, China

2005

Great Wall project, 1st Shengzhen Architectural Biennial, Shengzhen, China

Whale Back to the Sea project, Taiwan Design Expo', Weiwu camp site, Gaoxiong, Taiwan

Beijing micro-zone installation, Chinese Character Art Exhibition,
Chinese Centennial Altar, Beijing, China

Tiger & Dragon project, Nanjing City Exhibition, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China

2004

micro-urban projects, 1st Architectural Biennial Beijing, No.4 exhibition site, Beijing, China

Fish Square project, Urban Flashes – Micro-Urban Istanbul Exhibition,
Garanti Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey

2000

东Hamarrikyu Garden - Tokyo Bay project, East Wind Exhibition,
Park Tower Art Space, Tokyo, Japan

Z Tunnel project, Venice Biennale – 7th architectural Biennial, Arsenale, Venice, Italy

1998

installation & projects, Tangibleintangible – Chi Ti-Nan's Architecture Exhibition,
IT PARK, Taipei, Taiwan

installation & projects, Ke Da Ke Xiao Exhibition, AA Gallery, London, UK

projects, Cities on the Move Touring Exhibition,
Secession, Vienna / PS1, New York / Hayward Gallery, London

1997

installation, IT PARK Exhibition, Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taipei, Taiwan

Information River installation,
River – New Asian Art / Taipei Dialogue, IT PARK, Taipei, Taiwan

Huashan Arts District planning proposal,
Eslite Bookstore Advertising Board, Taipei, Taiwan

Playground installation, Taiwan Installation Art Exhibition,
Jiayi Cultural Center, Jiayi, Taiwan

1996

Future Architecture project, Innovative Architecture in Asia Exhibition,
Osaka City Government, Osaka, Japan

Zheng's residence & studio project, Tainan Phenomena Exhibition,
Tainan Public Forum, Tainan, Taiwan

1995

Zheng's residence & studio project, SD Review Exhibition, Hillside Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

Black Cloud performance & installation, Taipei County Environmental Art Exhibition,
Tanshui riverbank, Taipei County, Taiwan

1993

installation, Sub-Tropical Plant Exhibition, Eslite Art Space, Taipei, Taiwan

1992

installation, 16 Ways for Garbage Disposal,
Taipei County Cultural Center, Taipei County, Taiwan

1991

10 Realisms on Space installation & projects,
Chi-Ti-Nan Architectural Exhibition, IT PARK, Taipei, Taiwan

Draft on the Architectural Ontology installation, Dimen Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Lectures/Workshops

2007

micro-urbanism, School of Fashion, New Academy of Art, Milan, Italy

recent projects, Bergen School of Architecture, Bergen, Norway

2006

City Breaks Conference & Workshop, Liverpool Biennial 2006, Liverpool, UK recent projects,

Beijing Institute of Clothing Technology and Design, Beijing, China

urban tactics, Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune, India

urban regeneration strategy, Indian Architects' Association, Kolhapur, India

2005

Asian city , Asian Reality Symposium, Taizhong Winery, Taizhong, Taiwan

The 8th Street Regeneration Workshop, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh, USA

micro-urbanism, Architectural Center, Beijing University, Beijing, China

urban tactics, School of Architecture, Huazhong University of Technology, Wuhan, China

micro-urban Nanjing, School of Architecture, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China

Art Corridor Workshop, School of Architecture, Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul, Turkey

2004

micro-urban view, Architecture and Everyday Life Conference,
1st Architectural Biennial Beijing, Beijing, China

project of different cultures, City as Target Conference, Singapore University, Singapore

Urban Design in Change Change in Urban Design Conference,
Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul, Turkey

2002

topo tactics, Urban Flashes Symposium, O.K Contemporary Art Center, Linz, Austria

works, Oskar Hansen Symposium, Bergen School of Architecture, Bergen, Norway

social participation in urban architecture,
Modern Asian Architecture Network Founding Meeting, Macao, China

2000

recent project, East Wind Conference, Japanese Architects' Association, Tokyo, Japan

1999

tangibleintangible, Emerging Chinese Architects Lecture Series,
School of Architecture, Hong Kong Chinese University, Hong Kong, China

Hyper-Complex City Workshop, School of Architecture, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

1998

works, Interior Designers' Asian Association Annual Meeting,
Malaysian Interior Designers' Association, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

works, Ker Da Ker Xiao Exhibition Opening Lecture, Architectural Association, London, UK

1997

tangibileintangible, Seoul School of Architecture Lecture Series,
Seoul School of Architecture, Seoul, Korea

Asian city, Cities on the Move Exhibition Opening Lecture, Secession, Vienna, Austria

works, Breaking the Boundary of Architecture and Art Symposium,
Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto, Japan

works, Paul Kennon Memorial Symposium,
School of Architecture, Rice University, Houston, USA

1996

works, Innovative Architecture in Asia Symposium,
Japanese Architects' Association, Osaka, Japan
Reviews

2006

Tiger & Dragon Project, TIME ARCHITECTURE, February 2006 ,
Shanghai: Tongji University, p.116

2005

Urban Flashes, GARANTI GALLERY 2003-2004, Istanbul: Garanti Gallery, pp. 61-77

Beijing Micro-Zone, THE CENTURY OF CHINESE CHARACTER EXHIBITION,
Beijing: School of Resource, Beijing University, p.9

2004

Chi Ti-Nan Interview, XXI, April 2004, Istanbul: Depo Publication, pp.52-57

2003

Urban Flashes in Asia, AD, September 2003, London: Wiley Academy, pp.4-97

Interview: Chi Ti-Nan, PS, No.19, Hong Kong: Para/Site, pp.22-25

2002

Architects at Gwangju, HINGE, July 2002, Hong Kong: Hinge Marketing, pp.20-24

2000

Xinzhu Glass Art Museum, ARCHIS, July 2000, Rotterdam: NAI, pp.35-38

Z Tunnel Project, LESS AESTHETICS MORE ETHICS: 7th INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION, Venice: Marsilio Publication, pp.66-69

Z Tunnel Project, ON LINE, Venice: Marsilio Publication, pp.80-81

Building Architectural Culture, SPACE, February 2000, Hong Kong: Bess Publication, p.117

1998

Ke Da Ke Xiao, AA FILES 36, Summer 1998, London: AA, pp.63-71

Chi Ti-Nan's Architecture, SPACE, May 1998, Seoul: Space, pp.126-127

Chi Ti-Nan, POAR, May 1998, Seoul: Space, pp.6-7

Z House Project, SD Review 1982-1996, SD, January 1998, Tokyo: Kajima Publication, p.250

Competition Entry, HEART OF XINZHU: XINZHU EAST GATE PLAZA COMPETITION, Xinzhu: Xinzhu Cultural Center, pp.15-18

Love City Boutique, CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, March 1998, Taipei: Contemporary Design Magazine, pp.20-22

1997

Chi Ti-Nan, New Emerging Architects—Innovative Architecture in Asia, SD, February 1997, Tokyo: Kajima Publication, p.88

Hong Kong 1997: the accelerating city, SD, July 1997, Tokyo: Kajima Publication, p.43

Chi Ti-Nan's Studio, CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, June 1997, Taipei: Contemporary Design Magazine, pp.15-17

Huashan Area Turns into Arts Special District?, SPACE, August 1997, Taipei: Space Magazine, pp.10-12

1996

Chi Ti-Nan, CITIES ON THE MOVE EXHIBITION, Hou Hanru/Hans Ulrich Obrist (ed.), Stuttgart: Verlag Gerd Hatje, pp.44-48

Chi Ti-Nan, INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE IN ASIA, Watanabe Shin Makoto/Muramatsu Shin/Furuichi Tetsuo (ed.), Tokyo: Japanese Architects' Association, pp.89-92

International Artists' Village Competition, ARCHITECT, November 1996, Taipei: Taiwan Architects' Association, pp.12-13

1985

Z House Project, 14th SD Review, SD, December 1995, Tokyo: Kajima Publication, pp.10-12

Competition Entry, New Taizhong City Government International Competition, Taizhong: Taizhong City Government, pp.30-31

Black Cloud, Wind & Cloud on Tanshui River: Taipei County 7th Enviromental Art Festival, Taipei County Cultural Center, pp.15-16

1993

Contemporary Architecture on Taiwan, SD, February 1993, Tokyo: Kajima Publication, pp.20-21

1992

Lao Chi Thinks Aloud, Tunghai Architecture 1992, Taizhong: Tunghai University, pp.15-20

Bannerman of New Design Movement: Chi Ti-Nan, Art Aristocrat, January 1992, Taipei: Art Aristocrat Magazine, pp.10-13

1991

Talking about Works Alone, ARCH, October 1991, Taipei: Huashang Culture, pp.15-18

Taiwan Multi-Media Works, MULTI-MEDIA SERIES NO.11, Taizhong: Taizhong Fine Art Museum, pp.25-26

Lao Chi's Reflection on Architecture, ARCH, September 1991, Taipei: Huashang Culture, pp.10-14

Design Movement Forum, SPACE, September 1991, Taipei: Space Magazine, pp.15-18

1985

Competition Entry, Taki Koji x Ishiyama Osamu: The Style for the Year 2001, SHIKEN CHIKU 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, Tokyo: Shinkenchiku, p.227

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