Won through an international design and build competition, the Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre was the first harbour redevelopment project undertaken in Taiwan’s port city of Kaohsiung. The winning concept emphasised Kaohsiung’s strong relationship with the sea, being Taiwan’s largest harbour city. The design is a dramatic wave-like structure, befitting of the maritime precinct. Key to the design was the introduction of a public street that links the city to the waterfront through the centre of the facility. A truly hybrid facility – the building combines exhibition and convention in a single integrated space, allowing the centre flexibility to host varying events and meetings simultaneously.