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Jovan Theophilus, Chen

He is a Chinese-Indonesian who was born and raised in Indonesia. Recently graduated with a B.Arch diploma (with distinction) from National Chengkung University 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 across Europe and Asia. Following this experience, he also worked with Q-Lab Architects in Taipei and YS Spacedesign in Tainan.

 

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.

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Education

Taiwan ROC

2020 - 2025

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

- Overseas Chinese Student Association

- Tainan Indonesian Student Association

Indonesia

2014 - 2020

Science Stream

- Graphic Design Club

- Boys Brigade Member

Experience

2024

Germany

Student Participant (Fall)

2024

Taiwan ROC

Architectural Intern (Summer)

2024

Taiwan ROC

Student Assistant (part-time)

2023 - 2024

Denmark

Design Assistant

2023 (Summer)

Taiwan ROC

Architecture Intern II

2022 (Summer)

Taiwan ROC

Architecture Intern I

2025 - now

Taipei, Taiwan

Designer

Awards

Taiwan ROC

2020 - 2025

- 畢業設計特優獎 Thesis Project Prize

- ADA台北建築世代會 Scholarship

​- 優秀僑生獎學金 Scholarship

- 最佳潛力學生獎學金 Scholarship

-新北市建築師公會學生競圖佳作 Honorable Mention

-台北市建築師公會畢業設計競圖 (on-going)

Indonesia

2014 - 2020

- Highest Final Exam Score (Science)

- 3rd Place Central Java Poster Design

Competition

2025

IEAGD (International Exhibition of Architecture Graduation Design)

Selected (on-going)

Bachelor Thesis Project Exhibition and panel discussion

2024

Terraviva Brise-Vent Havre

Participant

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

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

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