AI SMART CAMPUS FOR ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION

This project is the new headquarters of ELAN, a leading IC design firm in Taiwan. Conceived as an urban gateway along the highway, two office towers are interconnected by an elevated Innovation Bridge, forming a singular architectural gesture. Through a dynamic interplay of solid and void, the composition generates a spatial sequence of workplaces, amenities, and gardens, linked by the Vertical Avenue as a “micro-city.” The Innovation Bridge, a Vierendeel truss spanning about 36 meters, provides large, flexible floor plans for research and design. The Vertical Avenue, defined by eight transparent elevators from the lobby, acts as the central circulation spine. The stepped garden within the central void connects all amenities and serves as the visual centerpiece, creating a free-roaming, interactive experience with panoramic views.