Plans for a large-scale transit-oriented mixed-use development in New Taipei City’s Xindian District, positioning the project as a new model for integrated urban density, mobility, and landscape-driven design in the Taipei metropolitan region have been shared by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the designers of the project.
Anchored by Shisizhang Metro Station, where the New Taipei Metro’s Circular Line intersects with regional road infrastructure, the 800,000-square-meter development is conceived as a compact, walkable neighborhood that brings together high-end residential buildings, Class-A office space, retail, and entertainment. The project leverages its strategic location adjacent to the Shuiyuan Ring Expressway and National Highway while prioritizing pedestrian movement over vehicular dominance.
Organized around a network of landscaped public spaces and pedestrian pathways, the master plan draws inspiration from the ecology of the nearby Xindian River. A continuous, 24/7 public promenade connects the east and west sides of the site, activating multiple levels with retail, dining, pop-up programming, and cultural uses. Built above an active rail depot, the development establishes a new elevated ground plane defined by a civic-scale arrival plaza that draws commuters directly from the station into the heart of the district.
A dedicated retail building and pedestrian bridge strengthen connections to the surrounding urban fabric, extending westward to Xiulang Qingxi Riverside Park and northward to a newly created public park. At the western edge of the site, a commercial podium delivers flexible, river-facing office floorplates, offering panoramic views toward the river corridor and Taipei 101. The office design emphasizes occupant well-being through terraces and a central lightwell that reduces lease depths and maximizes daylight penetration.
Above the podium, residential towers rise to frame the skyline, with recessed balconies that enhance vertical expression while providing outdoor living spaces and opportunities for natural ventilation. Additional residential buildings on the eastern portion of the site are organized around a rooftop residential park, complemented by shared amenities including a large swimming pool, children’s play areas, observation decks, and a pedestrian trail.
By integrating transit infrastructure, mixed-use density, and a continuous public landscape, the Xindian development reflects SOM’s approach to next-generation transit-oriented development, where tall buildings function not as isolated objects, but as interconnected components of a resilient, people-centered urban ecosystem.
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