Gateway Plaza (Zhubei)
| Gateway Plaza 未來之心 | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Gateway Plaza 未來之心 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Type | Office / Retail[1] |
| Location | Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°48′35″N 121°2′4″E / 24.80972°N 121.03444°E |
| Construction started | 28 July 2025 (North Tower) |
| Completed | Phase I: 2027 Phase II: 2029[5] |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 191 m (627 ft) (South Tower, planned)[2] |
| Roof | 119.4 m (392 ft) (North Tower)[3] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | North Tower: 26 floors South Tower: 42 floors Both with 4 basement levels[4] |
| Floor area | 107,000 m2 (1,150,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | GP Architecture (U.S.) SWA Group (U.S.) TMA Architects & Associates (Taiwan) |
| Developer | Hon Hui Group |
Gateway Plaza (Chinese: 未來之心; pinyin: wèiláizhīxīn; lit. 'future heart') is an under-construction skyscraper complex located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, directly opposite Exit 2 of the Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station.[6] The development, consisting of twin towers over 100 m (330 ft) tall, will serve as a mixed-use hub combining smart offices and a station-integrated shopping complex. When completed, it will become the tallest building complex in Hsinchu County.[7][8]
Development
The project is developed by Hon Hui Group under a 70-year land lease granted by the Taiwan Railways Administration. The development site covers around 50,000 m2 (540,000 sq ft) and represents an investment of NT$155 billion. The complex consists of two towers — the 26-storey North Tower (119.4 m (392 ft)) scheduled for completion in 2027, and the 42-storey South Tower (191 m (627 ft)) expected to be completed by 2029.[9]
The twin-tower complex was designed by the U.S.-based GP Architecture and SWA Group, with landscape and architectural collaboration from Taiwan's TMA Architects & Associates. The design concept emphasizes sustainable urbanism, featuring garden-style green towers, skybridges, and landscaped plazas such as the "stream valley garden". The development aims to integrate the high-speed rail station area with the nearby waterway forest park to form the "Future Central Park of Hsinchu".[10]
Environmental review
The initial plan for the twin towers proposed heights of 204 m (669 ft) and 134 m (440 ft), raising public concern over sunlight rights for nearby residents. After review, the North Tower height was reduced to 119.4 m (392 ft). Environmental assessments for the South Tower (191 m) are ongoing as of 2025, with general public feedback largely supportive of the project.[11]
Design and features
The complex features an open public plaza, commercial podium, and large underground parking facilities. The towers will be connected by elevated bridges linking to the HSR station and the surrounding urban park network, enhancing pedestrian accessibility and integrating green spaces.[12]
See also
References
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