How This Award-Winning Taiwanese Architect Sees Design - In Her Shoes Ep10
Grace Cheung sees beauty in the most unusual places. This award-winning architect has a golden touch, having created some of Taiwan’s most inspirational buildings. Discover how this creative talent drives some of Taiwan’s most innovative structures in this episode of “In Her Shoes.” Take a moment to get to know and appreciate the mind behind some of Taiwan’s iconic landmarks. In this interview, Grace Cheung shares her experiences as a woman in architecture and the challenges she has faced to reach where she is today. The award-winning ‘Penghu House’ and ‘Landscape of Traces’ are true testaments to Grace’s tenacity and ability to see challenging projects through to completion. These projects reflect her design principles of combining form and function to create beautiful and practical spaces. Grace excels in creating stunning spaces, supports local artists in Taiwan, and elevates functional art. Grace’s road to success has not been smooth. Originally enrolled in medical school, she discovered her love for architecture and realized it was her true calling. In this episode, Grace shares how she was told she had no talent and would never amount to anything. Despite facing professional disregard, she explains how these challenges helped her find her voice and stand firm in her beliefs. It’s time to explore this inspirational and groundbreaking architect’s story. Step into the beautiful and creative world of Grace Cheung on this episode of “In Her Shoes.” “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society, spanning fields from fashion and art to business and sports. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women, what drives them, and how they have overcome personal challenges to excel in their careers and reach the top of their professions.
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