On the morning of March 27th, CYCU held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three new thin film research buildings. The new facilities will be located in the new northern campus area, neighboring the existing industry-academia research center “Knowledge Navigator Building”. The construction is expected to be completed in May 2025.President Ying-Ming Lee stated that this new construction marks another milestone for the university, as it aims to build a “university science park” and establish CYCU as an international research hub for thin films, chemical engineering, and polymer science.
The expansion project received financial support from outstanding alumni donations, including a NT$30 million contribution from Chiu Chou-Lin, chairman of the Shih Ying Group. In recognition of his generosity, the new research building will be named the “Shih Ying Research Building”. In addition to providing expanded research space, it will also facilitate cross-disciplinary learning, practical training, and industry-academia collaboration.Despite limited funding sources, CYCU is able to undertake this major construction project and reach new heights through the support of its distinguished alumni like Chiu. The new facilities will strengthen the university’s R&D capabilities in advanced thin film and chemical engineering fields.
The new thin film facility expansion project at CYCU consists of a 3-story building with one basement level. The construction area is 649.31 square meters. The building was designed by Kuan Architects and is being constructed by Far Eastern Construction Co., Ltd. at a cost of NT$47.3 million.The new addition will feature a perforated metal mesh facade that wraps around and integrates with the existing building, creating a visual seamlessness between old and new structures. The upward-extending design reinforces and enriches the campus gateway’s iconic presence and enhances the skyline.By incorporating the existing building into the modern expansion through the unified mesh exterior, the architecture creates a symbolic connection between past and future. The elevated form accentuates the main entrance to this area of campus. The project will provide updated facilities while respecting the established identity of the university environment through thoughtful design integration.
