Gateway Plaza (Zhubei)
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| Gateway Plaza 未來之心 | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of the Gateway Plaza 未來之心 area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Under construction |
| Type | Office / Retail[1] |
| Location | Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°48′35″N 121°2′4″E / 24.80972°N 121.03444°E |
| Construction started | 28 July 2025 (North Tower) |
| Completed | Phase I: 2027 Phase II: 2029[2] |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 191 m (627 ft) (South Tower, planned)[3] |
| Roof | 119.4 m (392 ft) (North Tower)[4] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | North Tower: 26 floors South Tower: 42 floors Both with 4 basement levels[5] |
| Floor area | 107,000 m2 (1,150,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | GP Architecture (U.S.) SWA Group (U.S.) TMA Architects & Associates (Taiwan) |
| Developer | Hon Hui Group |
Gateway Plaza (Chinese: 未來之心; pinyin: wèiláizhīxīn; lit. 'future heart') is an under-construction skyscraper complex located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, directly opposite Exit 2 of the Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station.[6] The development, consisting of twin towers over 100 m (330 ft) tall, will serve as a mixed-use hub combining smart offices and a station-integrated shopping complex. When completed, it will become the tallest building complex in Hsinchu County.[7][8]
The project is developed by Hon Hui Group under a 70-year land lease granted by the Taiwan Railways Administration. The development site covers around 50,000 m2 (540,000 sq ft) and represents an investment of NT$155 billion. The complex consists of two towers — the 26-storey North Tower (119.4 m (392 ft)) scheduled for completion in 2027, and the 42-storey South Tower (191 m (627 ft)) expected to be completed by 2029.[9]
The twin-tower complex was designed by the U.S.-based GP Architecture and SWA Group, with landscape and architectural collaboration from Taiwan's TMA Architects & Associates. The design concept emphasizes sustainable urbanism, featuring garden-style green towers, skybridges, and landscaped plazas such as the "stream valley garden". The development aims to integrate the high-speed rail station area with the nearby waterway forest park to form the "Future Central Park of Hsinchu".[10]
Environmental review
The initial plan for the twin towers proposed heights of 204 m (669 ft) and 134 m (440 ft), raising public concern over sunlight rights for nearby residents. After review, the North Tower height was reduced to 119.4 m (392 ft). Environmental assessments for the South Tower (191 m) are ongoing as of 2025, with general public feedback largely supportive of the project.[11]
