Don’t miss out on this trend—these are Taiwan’s top 8 fair-faced concrete buildings

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Recently, a fair-faced concrete building photography craze has emerged, with many netizens eager to capture the most artistic and stylish moments. Below are eight recommended spots across Taiwan featuring fair-faced concrete architecture. Each location boasts design-forward spaces and exteriors, complemented by blue skies and white clouds, making every shot highly artistic. These spots are ideal for a refreshing city escape.

1. Taichung - Incubation Space
Designed by Lihe Construction, the Incubation Space attracts numerous visitors for photography due to its design-forward interiors. The fair-faced concrete exterior, slender staircases, lush green turf, and marble walls resemble a streamlined version of the National Taichung Theater, making it a new hidden gem for photoshoots and social media check-ins.

2. Taichung - Asia Modern Art Museum
Located at Asia University in Taichung, the Modern Art Museum stands out with its unique architectural style and design, making it a must-visit hotspot for Instagram photography, hipsters, and architecture enthusiasts. The museum’s main structure combines fair-faced concrete and curtain walls, marking Tadao Ando’s first design project in Taiwan and the world’s first Ando-designed museum on a university campus.

The museum’s design is based on the equilateral triangle as a fundamental element, symbolizing the balance between environment, architecture, and people. The triangular floor plan is divided into three levels and then staggered to form countless irregular triangles.

3. Taipei - Shih Chien University
Known for its programs in architecture and fashion design, Shih Chien University is one of the representatives of fair-faced concrete architecture. As soon as you step onto campus, you’re immersed in a strong design atmosphere, making it an excellent spot for photography.