About Us
History
The Department of Architecture at Chung Yuan Christian University was founded in 1960 under the planning of Mr. Yu Yueh-chen. It was the first five-year architecture program in Taiwan, initially named the Department of Architectural Engineering, and admitted a single class of students.
The following year, Mr. Huang Bao-yu took the position of department head, serving for twelve years in total. Under his leadership, the department established a solid academic foundation and a liberal academic atmosphere. In 1973, the department moved from the traditional Siheyuan-style “Architecture Village” to the “Architecture Building,” which was built through the collaborative efforts of faculty, students, and alumni. The department also expanded to admit two classes of students. In the same year, Mr. Wang Chi-le returned to Taiwan to take charge of department affairs, and several alumni who had been living abroad also returned to teaching, enhancing the faculty resources.
In 1988
In 1988, to improve teaching quality, the department reverted to admitting a single class of students and aligned the curriculum with the department’s teaching objectives, providing students with an integrated learning experience and a holistic understanding of architecture.
In 1992
In 1992, the School of Design was established, and the Department of Architecture became affiliated with it. In line with the development goals of the School of Design, the department actively engaged in curriculum restructuring, research field reorganization, and educational organization transformation.
In 1993
In 1993, the Yusheng Research Center Building, generously donated by alumnus Mr. Lin Chun-hsing, was officially inaugurated, providing a high-quality research environment and excellent teaching space for faculty and students. To achieve a balanced development of humanities, environment, and housing science in the field of architecture, a comprehensive revision of the curriculum was undertaken, with design education at its core. A curriculum integration mechanism was established, and efforts were made to actively strengthen the faculty lineup, aspiring to achieve an education quality of international standards.
In 1997
In 1997, to enhance the exploration of architectural culture, the Cultural Heritage Program was introduced within the Graduate Institute, aiming to train professionals in cultural heritage preservation and actively promote and participate in local cultural heritage conservation efforts. To create a rich and global learning environment for architectural education, internationally renowned architects were invited to Taiwan for lectures, design workshops, panel discussions, and public presentations and exhibitions, enhancing students’ architectural design capabilities and broadening their international perspectives in the field of architecture. In response to the trends of internationalization and social demand for diversity, the department continued to expand international academic exchanges and enhance the breadth and depth of students’ learning experiences. Furthermore, efforts were made to actively expand computer-aided design teaching resources and faculty, strengthening the digital architecture teaching environment.
In 1993
In 1993, the Yusheng Research Center Building, generously donated by alumnus Mr. Lin Chun-hsing, was officially inaugurated, providing a high-quality research environment and excellent teaching space for faculty and students. To achieve a balanced development of humanities, environment, and housing science in the field of architecture, a comprehensive revision of the curriculum was undertaken, with design education at its core. A curriculum integration mechanism was established, and efforts were made to actively strengthen the faculty lineup, aspiring to achieve an education quality of international standards.
In 1997
In 1997, to enhance the exploration of architectural culture, the Cultural Heritage Program was introduced within the Graduate Institute, aiming to train professionals in cultural heritage preservation and actively promote and participate in local cultural heritage conservation efforts. To create a rich and global learning environment for architectural education, internationally renowned architects were invited to Taiwan for lectures, design workshops, panel discussions, and public presentations and exhibitions, enhancing students’ architectural design capabilities and broadening their international perspectives in the field of architecture. In response to the trends of internationalization and social demand for diversity, the department continued to expand international academic exchanges and enhance the breadth and depth of students’ learning experiences. Furthermore, efforts were made to actively expand computer-aided design teaching resources and faculty, strengthening the digital architecture teaching environment.
In2007
In 2007, the Doctoral Program in Design, initially an independent organization within the School of Design, transitioned to the interdisciplinary “Doctoral Degree Program in Design,” breaking the stalemate of disciplinary boundaries and fostering an opportunity for research integration in the field of design. With architecture as the main axis of development, the program aimed to create opportunities for professional growth and upward extension of architectural thinking. Simultaneously, based on the trends of “sustainable development ” and “interdisciplinary integration,” the Department of Architecture collaborated with related departments within the School of Design to establish the “Cultural Heritage Program” and the “Sustainable Built Environment Program,” strengthening horizontal “integration” in professional development courses.
In 2007
In 2007, under the framework of architectural academic research development, the “Cultural Heritage Group Master’s Program” was established by incorporating the “Graduate Institute of Cultural Heritage of the School of Design” through a “group enrollment” approach. This program provided opportunities for further education and research for professionals in architectural culture and conferred Master’s degrees in cultural heritage. In response to the trends of internationalization and social demand for diversity, a comprehensive revision of the architectural professional curriculum was undertaken, and efforts were made to actively strengthen exchanges and interactions between the department and the industry. By combining theory with practice, application, and research and development, students’ practical training foundations were enhanced, cultivating skilled professionals in the field of architecture.
