Introduction

Inge Goudsmit is an architect and Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where she teaches and conducts research in architecture, urban design, and the social production of the built environment. With over 20 years of experience in practice, she previously served as an Associate at the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), contributing to major international projects across Asia and Europe.


Goudsmit’s research investigates the social processes through which architecture is conceived, produced, and appropriated, with a particular focus on iconic cultural buildings in East Asian cities. Her work explores how spatial representations, design practices, and everyday use contribute to the shaping of urban environments. Driven by a deep interest in the lived experience of architecture, she bridges academic inquiry and professional practice to promote more inclusive, reflective, and socially grounded approaches to architecture and urban design.


Her work is published in international peer-reviewed journals in urban studies and architecture, including Urban Studies, Journal of Urban Management, and Archnet-IJAR. She has contributed to book chapters, conference proceedings, and professional commentaries, and is a regular speaker at academic and professional events. She is a registered architect in the Netherlands and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD).

Research Interests

  • Social production and reproduction of space
  • Processes and representations of architectural design
  • Situated lived experiences and appropriation of space
  • Iconic cultural buildings in East Asia
  • Public space
  • New Towns

Publications

(Selected)


Bridging the Gap: Transforming a Global Icon into a Local Icon - The Case of Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Paper presented at the IASTE 2025: Cosmopolitanism & Tradition Conference
Goudsmit, I. (2025). Bridging the Gap: Transforming a Global Icon into a Local Icon - The Case of Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Paper presented at the IASTE 2025: Cosmopolitanism & Tradition Conference, Alexandria, Egypt.


A performing arts centre for whom? Rethinking the architect as negotiator of urban imaginaries
Goudsmit, I., Kaika, M., & Verloo, N. (2024). A performing arts centre for whom? Rethinking the architect as negotiator of urban imaginaries. Urban Studies, 61(2), 350-369. https://doi.org/10.1177/00420980231183154


How can a global icon become a local icon? A qualitative case study of the Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research
Goudsmit, I. (2024). How can a global icon become a local icon? A qualitative case study of the Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/ARCH-06-2024-0269


Taipei Performing Arts Center: A theater machine hidden in the city
Fung, P., & Goudsmit, I. (2024). Taipei Performing Arts Center: A theater machine hidden in the city. In C. Q. Xue & C. Sun (Eds.), Grand Theater Urbanism. Beijing: China Architecture and Building Press.


An Icon for the Public. The Taipei Performing Arts Center, from design to post-occupancy (2008-2023)
Goudsmit, I. (2024). An Icon for the Public. The Taipei Performing Arts Center, from design to post-occupancy (2008-2023). In M. Davis, E. Berkers, A. Heylen, & T. Riswick (Eds.), Since 1624: Taiwanese – Dutch connections (pp. 107-111). Taiwan: Foundation of the History of Technology (Eindhoven, the Netherlands).


為大眾設置地標性建築：臺北表演藝術中心，從設計到進駐使用之後
Goudsmit, I. (2024). 為大眾設置地標性建築：臺北表演藝術中心，從設計到進駐使用之後 (徐. Y.-T. Hsu）, 區. L. K. Au）, & 陳. K.-f. Chen）, Trans.). In 蜜. M. Davids）, E. Berkers, 賀. A. Heylen）, & T. Riswick (Eds.), 自1624年以來—臺灣與荷蘭的連結 (pp. 107-111). Taiwan: 永望文化事業有限公司.


Shaping Urban Spaces: Architects as Negotiators of Urban Imaginaries. Paper presented at the Reinventing the City: Blueprints for messy cities
Goudsmit, I. (2024). Shaping Urban Spaces: Architects as Negotiators of Urban Imaginaries. Paper presented at the Reinventing the City: Blueprints for messy cities. AMS Scientific Conference, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.


Evaluating the quality of life in Hong Kong's new towns in relation to accessibility and the distribution of community and cultural facilities: A case study of Tung Chung
Goudsmit, I., Nel, D., & Lin, S. (2023). Evaluating the quality of life in Hong Kong's new towns in relation to accessibility and the distribution of community and cultural facilities: A case study of Tung Chung. Journal of Urban Management, 12(3), 295-309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jum.2023.06.002


Architecture as a ‘Lived’ Process: How Cultural Flagship Buildings Impact Local Neighbourhoods
Goudsmit, I. (2023). Architecture as a ‘Lived’ Process: How Cultural Flagship Buildings Impact Local Neighbourhoods. In F. Rossini (Ed.), Reflections / Architecture and Urbanism (Vol. 01, pp. 36-43). Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Architecture.


Negotiating Urban Imaginaries: The Role of Architects in the Taipei Performing Arts Centre Project
Goudsmit, I. (2023). Negotiating Urban Imaginaries: The Role of Architects in the Taipei Performing Arts Centre Project. Paper presented at the The Global East as Borderland, EARCAG-GPE 2023, Hong Kong.


Who wins and who loses in the production of cultural iconic architecture?
Goudsmit, I. (2023). Who wins and who loses in the production of cultural iconic architecture? In M. v. D. Lei Qu (Ed.), From Dichotomies to Dialogues. Connecting Discourses for a Sustainable Urbanism (Vol. 14th Edition, pp. 362-370). https://doi.org/10.24404/6166f...


Urban identity in Hong Kong’s New Town: A case study of Tung Chung’s urban morphology
Goudsmit, I., (2022). Urban identity in Hong Kong’s New Town: A case study of Tung Chung’s urban morphology. ISUF Annual Conference Proceedings, XXVIII International Seminar on Urban Form, 1126-1133.


New towns lacking cultural identity: A case of Tung Chung in Hong Kong
Goudsmit, I., & Cheung, S. (2021). New towns lacking cultural identity: A case of Tung Chung in Hong Kong. Book of Abstracts, RC21 Conference Sensing the City, 47.


The Amsterdam Agenda
Roggeveen, D. H., Michiell; Arnold, Frances; With contributions from: Goudsmit, Inge; Agricola, Esther; Dekker, Daan; Van der Veen, Menno; Schmit, Marc; Idenburg, Florian; Gürdo, Selva & Thomsen, Greger; Von der Tann, Valerie; Mars, Neville; Frampton, Adam; Gentil Fernández, Miguel; Hodes, Stephen; Mulder van der Vegt, David. (2020). The Amsterdam Agenda. Rotterdam: NAi010 Publishers, Rotterdam, pp.102-115.


Global Spectacle, Situated Images: The Case of a Cultural Flagship Building in Taipei
Goudsmit, I. (2019). Global Spectacle, Situated Images: The Case of a Cultural Flagship Building in Taipei. Master of Urban Management, City University of Hong Kong.


A Story of a Masterplan in China
Goudsmit, I. ((2019) “A Story of a Masterplan in China”, MONU Magazine on Urbanism 29, p100-107


The Irresistible lure of Hong Kong
Goudsmit, I. and Simons A. (2016) “The Irresistible lure of Hong Kong”, Interview, Perspective Magazine, June 2016, p 13-15


Hong Kong Outside In: the Dual City
Goudsmit I. and Simons A. (2014) “Hong Kong Outside In: the Dual City”, MONU Magazine on Urbanism #21, p90-96


The Dull City creates Social Distance”
Goudsmit I. and Simons A. (2014) “The Dull City creates Social Distance”, with: Adrienne Simons, ArchiNed, retrieved from https://www.archined.nl/2014/06/the-dull-city-creates-social-distance/. Presented at the Dutch Pavilion of the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, at the exhibition ‘Open: A Bakema Celebration’


De saaie stad creëert sociale afstand
Goudsmit I. and Simons A. (2014). De saaie stad creëert sociale afstand [Online]. Rotterdam: ArchiNed. Available: https://www.archined.nl/2014/06/de-saaie-stad-creeert-sociale-afstand-reacties/


Culture and Segregation amid the Urbanisation of Asia
Goudsmit I. (2014) “Culture and Segregation amid the Urbanisation of Asia”, Shelter Magazine, Philippines, June, p17-18


TPAC Under Construction
Goudsmit I. (2014) “TPAC Under Construction”, 城市环境设计 UED Urban Environment Design Magazine, China, July, 83(6), 54-63.


DIY design in Hong Kong’s publieke ruimte’
Goudsmit I. and Simons A. (2014), ‘DIY design in Hong Kong’s publieke ruimte’, Hollandse Nieuwe, Hong Kong, Winter 2014, p12-13


The Otherness and the Wall”
Goudsmit I. (2008) “The Otherness and the Wall”, The Architecture Annual 2006-2007, Delft University of Technology, 010 Publishers, Rotterdam, p160-162

Research Projects & Grants (Selected)

The social production of space. A case study in Shilin, Taipei
Principal Investigator. Early Career Scheme, University Grants Council, Hong Kong. 2022-2025

Housing as a digitalized service
Collaborator (PI: Guy Baeten). Research Environment Grant, Swedish Research Council. 2024-2029

From Urban Form to Urban Identity: a case in Tung Chung
Principal Investigator. Special Research Publication Fund, School of Architecture, CUHK 2022-2023

How cultural flagship buildings impact local neighbourhoods: Architecture as a ‘lived’ process
Principal Investigator. Direct Grant for Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, CUHK. 2021-2022

Urban Politics
Principal Investigator. Start-up Fund, School of Architecture, CUHK.

Design/ Research Contracts

OMA Design Consultancy
External consultant (Outside Practice) 2020-2022

PhD students

Qi Yang (2021- )
The Rise of "Wanghong" Space: The Impact of Actor Networks and Social Media on the Making of Urban Space in Shibati, Chongqing

Clarissa Lim (2023- ) (HKPFS Scholarship awardee)
“Arts collectives as Cultural Infrastructure in Malaysia”


Ximena Ocampo Aguilar (2024- ) (HKPFS Scholarship awardee)
“Material Assemblages: Street Life Between Regulation and Appropriation in Mexico City and Hong Kong” [provisional title]


Luna Hengzi Song (2025- )
“Bridging Community Environment and Place Attachment: An Empirical Study of Older Adults’ Perception of Everyday Life Environment in High-density Neighbourhood” [provisional title]

Courses

ARCH5110 Advanced Architectural Design Studio I&II
2020-2022 & Current

ARCH6110 Advanced Architectural Design Studio I&II
2020-2022 & Current

ARCH4116 Architectural Design Studio IV
2022-2025 | Programme coordinator

ARCH5421 Advanced Building Systems I
2020-2025 | Course coordinator

ARCH5931A Topical studies in Urbanism
2020-2025

ARCH5931B Topical studies in Design, Theory and Practice Methods
2023

ARCH7030 Research Seminar
2021-2025

ARCH8006 Thesis Research
2021-2025

Edited student work publications

Goudsmit, I. (Editor) (2025) Studio D book: Selected Student Works & All Student Works
Goudsmit, I. (Editor) (2024) Studio D book: Selected Student Works & All Student Works
Goudsmit, I. (Editor) (2024) Mapping book: Student Works
Goudsmit, I. (Editor) (2023) Studio D book: : Selected Student Works & All Student Works
Goudsmit, I. (Editor) (2022) Mapping book NT

Honors and Recognitions

2018-19 Award for Academic Excellence for outstanding academic performance
City University of Hong Kong, Department of Public Policy


2017-18 Award for Academic Excellence for outstanding academic performance
City University of Hong Kong, Department of Public Policy


Nomination Archiprix, 2007
Thesis Project Graduate Program TU Delft


Winner AVBB Thesis Competition, 2004
Thesis Project Undergraduate Program, University of Rotterdam 2004

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MA (Dist) Urban Management (CityU HK)
MSc (Hons) Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences (TU Delft)
Reg Arch (NL)
HKIUD

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