The Metropolitan Hall

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration and Renovation
  • Design Company
    Mo Architects & Planners
  • Lead Designer
    Moek Mo
  • Design Team
    Moek Mo, Blur Liu, Fred Ho, James Kuo, Eric Tsai, Evelyn Fang, Irene Lin, Kaijie Shih, Angela Lee
  • Architecture Firm
    Mo Architecture & Planner
  • Interior Designer
    Moek Mo, Blur Liu, Fred Ho, James Kuo, Eric Tsai, Evelyn Fang, Irene Lin, Kaijie Shih, Angela Lee
  • Photo Credit
    Blake Wang, XIANG Studio
  • Project Location
    Taipei City, Taiwan
  • Project Date
    06 July 2023

Metropolitan Hall, rooted in the geometric design language of the 1980s, has been renewed to preserve its spirit while embracing a human-centered vision and sustainability. The renovation avoids excess decoration, focusing on light, materials, and structure. Advanced stage technologies, including the German SBS lift and d&b Soundscape system, are integrated to enhance performance and audience experience.
The refined panel proportions balance geometric precision, while their abstract composition echoes the stage box, framing the building as a performative presence. Aligned with SDGs—making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable— low-maintenance aluminum panels were chosen as the façade, a practical response to Taipei’s humid, rainy climate.
Outdoor areas are redesigned for the flow with surrounding venues, reinforcing public access, enhancing circulation and urban connectivity. Serving as both performance venue and a civic space, invites public engagement, fosters exploration and gathering.
Through thoughtful restoration in the spirit of the original, the project preserves historical meaning while opening new chapters, allowing the story to continue across generations.

Bio
Mo+ Architects & Planners, founded in 2010, is rooted in the values of innovation, professionalism, and sustainability. 

By merging the creativity of a design studio with the strategic rigor of professional practice across public and private sectors, we strive to open new pathways in architectural practice, demonstrating that bold design and real-world success go hand in hand. 

Our work spans master planning to hospitality, education, and living spaces, with every project delivered responsibly and precisely, shaping environments that inspire, enrich communities, and endure.

Other prizes
2024 Taipei Architecture Renovation Award - Best 10 2023 Arch Design Award - Silver 2023 IDPA Award – Silver 2023 IDA Professional Award – Silver 2023 4 Future Award - Honorable Mention 2021 German Design Award  - Special Mention 2020 Novum Design Award - Gold Winner 2020 MUSE Creative Awards - Gold Winner 2020 A'design Awards - Silver Award 2019 CADSA – Nominated Award 2018 CBDA+ Award -Silver Award 2018 A'design Awards -Silver Award 2018 Singapore Interior Design Award – Gold Award 2018 Sydney Design Awards




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