Associate
BArch, MArch
Beijing, China
Kai-Jui Tsao
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Kai Jui has contributed to key ZHA projects in China, including Infinitus Plaza in Guangzhou, Daxia Tower in Xi’an, and Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre. Kai Jui focus on the cordination between clients and teams to deliver innovative and buildable solutions and is dedicated to mentoring younger staff.
Prior to joining ZHA, Kai Jui worked on several built projects with on-site experience during construction, including installations at the Taipei Fine Art Museum, triathlon sports centres, and residential developments.
Photograph by Lue Xiang
Featured Projects
From the new global headquarters of Infinitus China in Guangzhou, to a hub of contemporary creativity within one of the world’s most dynamic regions, Zhuhai, discover highlights of Kai-Jui's notable projects at ZHA.
Photograph by Iwan Baan
Kai Jui completed his Bachelor of Architecture from Chang Yuan Christian University in Taiwan and his Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London. His work has been awarded the Golden Award of Public Space Design and the People’s Choice Award of Public Space Design in the Taipei International Design Award.
Becoming a father has inspired Kai Jui to reflect on the importance of public spaces for families and children, allowing him to rethink questions on space-making and how to better organise and utilise spaces for community well-being.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Kai-Jui's has contributed to since joining ZHA.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Offices
Mixed Use
Infinitus Plaza is the new global headquarters of Infinitus China. Incorporating work environments designed to nurture connectivity, creativity and entrepreneurship, the new headquarters also includes the group’s herbal medicine research facilities and safety assessment labs as well as a learning centre for conferences and exhibitions.
Tall Buildings
Offices
Demarcating the centre of Xi’an’s business district, Daxia Tower’s gently curving silhouette is accentuated by layers of patterned glazing and dramatic atriums that bring natural light deep into its floorplates. Creating a cascade of planted interior terraces that echo mountainside waterfalls, each atrium gives panoramic views over the historic city and the growing high-tech zone.
Photograph by Iwan Baan
Culture
At the heart of Guangzhou’s cultural sites development, a lasting, state-of-the-art monument to the new millennium overlooking the Pearl River. Its contoured profile, unique twin boulder design and approach promenade enhances urban function, opens access to the riverside and dock areas and creates a new dialogue with the emerging town.
Courtesy of CAT-OPTOGRAM 猫瞳
Culture
Integrating three distinct cultural institutions for the city, each venue within the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Arts Centre incorporates unique characteristics that create differing visitor experiences, yet all are united by a coherent formal and structural logic that spans 170 meters wide from east to west and 270 meters long from north to south.
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