FLORENCE
GLASS ART
Taipei 101
PartnersMonument
Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan (ROC) (2007)
The Taipei 101 Partners Monument, completed in 2007, pays homage to all those involved in the creation of the landmark Taipei 101 building. Conceived by the renowned architectural firm C Y Lee and designed by Florence Ng, the monument draws inspiration from the Chinese tangram puzzle, a symbol of connection and collaboration. Florence’s design also takes cues from the playful and dynamic nature of Lego bricks, which represent the foundational building blocks of a structure.
Crafted from interlocking glass bricks, the monument’s design posed engineering challenges—specifically how to support the heavy glass units while maintaining an almost invisible frame. The solution: a robust, yet discreet, structure that supports the bricks against strong winds, earthquakes, and typhoons, with a pin system allowing for easy maintenance.
A seamless fusion of art, engineering, and architecture, the monument is a testament to resilience, collaboration, and the enduring spirit of the Taipei 101 project.
