Reinterpretation of National Museum of Prehistory / Ja-Sheng Chen Architects
Briefly

The National Museum of Prehistory, located 5km from Taitung City, was designed by Michael Graves and opened in 1999. Over the past two decades, it has experienced various operational challenges, notably with its complex visitor circulation system. Additionally, elements such as the Mountain Plaza and greenhouse restaurant have struggled to function effectively because of the extreme tropical climate in the area. These issues highlight significant concerns regarding the building's design and practicality in its environment.
The National Museum of Prehistory, designed by Michael Graves, opened in 1999 in rural Taitung, but has faced operational issues for over 20 years.
The museum's complicated circulation system for visitors has not functioned properly, impacting the overall visitor experience.
Mountain Plaza and the greenhouse restaurant have struggled to operate effectively due to the challenging scorching climate in the Tropical area.
Despite its architectural significance, functional shortcomings have raised concerns about the museum's design and usability in its environment.
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