Jovan Theophilus, Chen
He is a Chinese-Indonesian student who was born and raised in Indonesia. Currently pursuing a B.Arch diploma in Taiwan, He has joined the AAC (Academy of Architectural Culture) 2024 workshop in Hamburg. From 2023 to 2024, he worked with the Danish architecture firm CEBRA, collaborating with experienced architects and engineers on various scales of projects in Europe and Asia. Following this experience, he completed a summer internship at Q-Lab Architects in Taipei.
His design approach is deeply rooted in collective studies, research, and a strong interest in sustainability and human-centered design. The diverse educational experiences he has gained in Taiwan, Denmark, and Germany have contributed to a unique fusion of sensibilities, allowing him to develop a distinct focus on design practices that resonate with various contexts.
Education
Taiwan ROC
2020 - 2025
B.Arch.
- Overseas Chinese Student Association
- Tainan Indonesian Student Association
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Indonesia
Experience
Denmark
Taiwan ROC
Taiwan ROC
Taiwan ROC
Taiwan ROC
Germany
Awards
Taiwan ROC
Indonesia
2014 - 2020
- Highest Final Exam Score (Science)
- 3rd Place Central Java Poster Design
Competition
2024
Terraviva Brise-Vent Havre
on-going
Group: Justin Hung, Bing-Cheng, Shih
2024
Buildner Iceland Ski Snow Cabin
Participant
Group: Shi-Jie, Yang, Kuo-Cheng, Hsiao, Jenny Wu
2024
Architectural Institute of Kaohsiung Student Competition
Students Favorite, Highest Distinction
Academic Works w/ Ying-Chiao, Hsu
2024
NCKU Vertical Competition X MAYU
Highest Distinction
Group: Josie Sum, Min-Yi, Chen, Jennifer, Ting-Hsi, Wang, Jenna, Kennard, Ching-Hao, Yang
2023
2023 TISA T-shirt Design Competition
1st place
Graphic Design
2023
StandoutArchi
TOP 10 (Educational Architecture)
Personal Academic Works
2023
Rui-Jhen, Yang Architect Memorial Design Award
ong-going
Academic Works w/ Ying-Chiao, Hsu
2023
INSPIRELI 8th ANNUAL AWARDS
Participant
Personal Academic Works
2023
Archstorming : Mayukwayukwa Refugee Center
Honorable-mention
Group: Jasmine Kuo, Jenny Wu, Jing-Cheng, Ou
2022
NCKU ARCH Toilet Renovation Conceptual Design Competition
Honorable-mention
Group: Ricky Chiu, Jenny Wu, You-Suo, Jheng
2022
AKSITEKTUR 2023 : Along the Seaside
participant
Group: Michellyn