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2020 ADA AWARDS FOR EMERGING ARCHITECTS "Critical Lines” 　 Established in 2012, the “ADA Awards for Emerging Architects” is the most recognized prize for the next generation design in Taiwan. Founded by the Advanced Developers Association in Taipei, this biennial award strives to support young architects and progressive design culture by promoting their work through exhibitions and publications. The overarching theme for this edition of ADA Awards is Critical Lines. Responding to how creative practices have been reshaped by the pandemic, the theme seeks to redefine the boundaries between time and space in the new global landscape and to critically redraw lines of spatial, functional, and social narratives through exhibitions. Through their work, this year’s nominees thoughtfully reflect the societal and cultural changes in Taiwan over the past two years. In addition to undertaking ambitious public projects, their public and private work also challenge conventional social boundaries defined by traditional customs. The eight exhibiting designs present a range of program types and scales from institutional, cultural, and educational projects to private residences and individual room installations. The collection of work reflects the current architectural debates in Taiwan from multiple and differing perspectives by questioning existing lines of thought and exploring new threads of architectural inquiry.