MAYU Architects+

MAYU architects+, founded in 1999 as Malone Chang Architects and reorganized in 2010, is an interdisciplinary practice based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The scope of MAYU ’s works spans from large-scale civic projects to small scale ones. The studio recognizes the importance of teamwork in the creation of architecture, while maintaining the individuality and artistry of each project. Therefore an architectural approach balancing the interdisciplinary cooperation and artistic inspiration is applied. The studio’s conception to a project avoids presumption of fixed style and dogmatism, in favor of a dynamic and organic process. The dialogue between site, context, programs, time, materials, users, and clients constantly contributes to the forming of architecture. Organizational logic of physical buildings, holistic experience of spaces, and the changing characteristics of materials are priorities of the studio. Recently completed and on-going projects include: Da-Dong Arts Center, Kaohsiung American School, Tainan Main Library, Tainan Yuwen Library, ITRI Research Building, Tung-Men Holiness Church, and Taichung Flora Exposition Hall among others. MAYU is made up of a highly multidisciplinary staff of over 60 creative professionals. The team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, urban planners, landscape architects and LEED Accredited Professionals.