In 2016, shortly after a pop-up called the Lowline Lab demonstrated the project’s solar redistribution technology and drew 70,000 visitors, New York City finally greenlit the Lowline, which is to cost ... ( read original story ...)
Architects to speak on winning design of Taiwan Pop Music Center, creative process
“(The Taipei Pop Music Center) wasn’t just an architectural project, but it was really an ... and have that integrate with the everyday life of the city.” [RELATED: Alumna’s architecture ... ( read original story ...)
Against the tide
“This project is called ‘Planting a forest in people’s hearts,’” says Wason Ditsuwan, who runs the program. Set up in 2016 by Bangkok city authorities, the project has so far replanted 34 hectares of ... ( read original story ...)
No Straight Roads Pits Rock Against EDM Later This Year
who clash against NSR’s artists in giant boss fights to reclaim control of the city. So maybe this is the first time you’re hearing about this project, but we presented the game at the Tokyo Game Show ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists capture the very first image of a black hole
project director as the discovery was announced at simultaneous news conferences in Brussels, Washington, Tokyo, Shanghai, Santiago and Taipei. “We have achieved something presumed to be impossible ... ( read original story ...)
Fighting the good fight at Soul City Boxing, a Toledo youth empowerment and anti-violence gym
"In 2015 she won a gold medal in Taipei, Taiwan and she was AIBA woman of the year," said Crockett. Soul City runs solely on donations ... It's part of a group project for class and the goal is to ... ( read original story ...)
Iconic landmarks across the planet go dark for Earth Hour
Across the rest of the UK, iconic landmarks such as Cardiff Castle, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Trafford, Brighton Pier and the Eden Project ... city’s most famous monument for an hour. In Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is not standing still – there’s more to the island than democracy and food
It will put into practice a mandatory waste charging scheme in 2020, which Taipei has had in place since 2000 and Seoul since 1995. In a tiny city-state ... know Hong Kong is building a massive ... ( read original story ...)
Michelin Guide Announces Stars for Taipei Restaurants
Taipei is continuing to grow its number of Michelin-starred restaurants. While the first-ever Taipei Michelin Guide was only introduced last year, the Taiwan capital has long been a gastronomic force ... ( read original story ...)
Seven Restaurants Receive New Michelin Stars in Taipei
Michelin awarded new stars to seven restaurants in Taipei in its latest guide, cementing the Taiwanese capital’s reputation as one of the top fine-dining destinations in Asia. Twenty four restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Formosa 1 reaches logistics milestone
All 20 foundation monopiles destined for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind farm project in Taiwan have left the EEW Special Pipe ... farm is located 3 km off the coast of Miaoli. April 10 - City ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s President Welcomes U.S. Officials as Tensions With China Escalate
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan welcomed American dignitaries on Wednesday in the face of rising tensions with China, saying the self-ruled island needed to protect itself “from new, ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei lawyers urge HK to withdraw extradition bill
The Taipei Bar Association has urged the SAR government to withdraw its planned new extradition legislation to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the people of Taiwan, as well as Hong Kong, RTHK ... ( read original story ...)
The City and the Writer: In Taipei with Afaa Weaver
Afaa Weaver. Photo by Rachel Eliza Griffiths. If each city is like a game of chess, the day when I have learned the rules, I shall finally possess my empire, even if I shall never succeed in knowing ... ( read original story ...)
Iran beaten by Chinese Taipei in AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers
A powerful first-half display ensured any pre-match nerves for Chinese Taipei quickly disappeared, as Kauzo Echigo's side reached the last eight with an emphatic victory at Grand Hamad Stadium. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan doctor finds four sweat bees living inside woman’s eye
A Taiwanese woman was found by doctors to have four small sweat bees living inside her eye, the first such incident on the island. The 28-year-old woman, identified only as Ms He, was pulling out ... ( read original story ...)