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.

Education
Taiwan ROC
2020 - 2025
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
- Overseas Chinese Student Association
- Tainan Indonesian Student Association
Indonesia
Experience
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