2026 TISDC《 TISDC Visits the UK: Peter Cook Architects》

The Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) continues to expand its global engagement by advancing to the UK, where promotional and professional exchange activities were conducted at the architectural practice of Peter Cook. This exchange was facilitated by Taiwanese architect Liu Cheng-Ju (a former TISDC award recipient) through his participation in the Ministry of Education’s Elite Cultivation Program, connecting international architectural resources and bringing diverse and forward-looking perspectives to the competition through his professional experience and global outlook.

Peter Cook is a prominent British architect and theorist, and a core member of the avant-garde architectural group Archigram. Renowned for his highly imaginative and future-oriented approach, his work has long explored the relationships between architecture, technology, and the city, exerting a profound influence on contemporary architectural discourse. His design philosophy emphasizes fluidity and flexibility of form, continuously expanding the possibilities of architecture through diverse modes of expression. In addition to his professional practice, Peter Cook has been deeply engaged in architectural education, having served as Director of the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London, where he cultivated numerous architects with global perspectives. His notable work, Kunsthaus Graz in Austria, exemplifies the innovative integration of architecture and media.

Through this exchange with international architectural professionals, TISDC not only strengthens its global influence within the design field, but also provides more inspiring perspectives and critical directions for participating works, further reinforcing its role as an international platform for design education. Moving forward, TISDC will continue to expand collaborations with international design institutions, foster cross-cultural exchange, and promote the diversified development of design education.

The theme for the 2026 competition is “Resilience,” focusing on how design responds to uncertainty and challenges by transforming constraints into opportunities and shaping the future. The submission period runs from April 27 to July 6, 2026, and students worldwide are sincerely invited to respond to contemporary issues through design.

Caption: TISDC promotion at Peter Cook’s architectural office