Is Jay Chou Buying a New US$55 Million Home in Taipei?

Words by Cheryl Lai-Lim
January 19, 2022
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Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou is reportedly purchasing an apartment in the One Park Taipei complex (Photo: VCG via Getty Images)
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One Park Taipei was designed by British architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (Image: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners)
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The high-rise residential towers set a new benchmark in Taiwan, in terms of location, views and spatial quality (Image: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners)
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The apartment takes luxury living to the next level with its top-of-the-line amenities
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The lobby of One Park Taipei has an inviting atmosphere with a mixture of dark wood and lighter furnishings (Image: Kelly Hoppen)
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British interior designer Kelly Hoppen designed several aspects of the apartment complex, including the lobby and various show flats (Image: Kelly Hoppen)
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Adjacent to the Daan Forest Park, the apartments offer scenic views of both the Taiwan capital and the lush landscape (Image: Kelly Hoppen)
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The cosy spot under the living area's stairs form the perfect spot for Quinlivan to snap photos
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Quinlivan, a home baker, often showcases her baking skills in their home kitchen
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Chou's shelves are lined with rows of Bearbrick figurines (Image: Jay Chou/@jaychou)
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Cover Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou is reportedly purchasing an apartment in the One Park Taipei complex (Photo: VCG via Getty Images)

Mandpop singer Jay Chou is reportedly expanding his portfolio further with a recent purchase of an apartment within the One Park Taipei complex; we share more about the residential building, as well as his current penthouse in the vicinity

Dubbed as the ‘King of Mandopop’, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou is successful in many ways—the pop star has sold more than ​​30 million albums, embarked on several top-grossing world tours as well as directing, producing and starring in several films and a Netflix series. 

It comes as no surprise then, that the multi-millionaire owns several luxury properties. His most recent purchase is reportedly an apartment within one of Taiwan’s most exclusive residences: the One Park Taipei complex. 

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One Park Taipei was designed by British architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (Image: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners)
Above One Park Taipei was designed by British architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (Image: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners)
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The high-rise residential towers set a new benchmark in Taiwan, in terms of location, views and spatial quality (Image: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners)
Above The high-rise residential towers set a new benchmark in Taiwan, in terms of location, views and spatial quality (Image: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners)

Located within the Daan district in Taipei, the complex is divided into two residential skyscrapers—the North and South Towers—which boast 31 floors and 35 floors respectively. Developed by Yuan Lih Construction, the buildings were designed by British architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, while the interiors were crafted with an East meets West concept by design maven Kelly Hoppen.

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The apartment takes luxury living to the next level with its top-of-the-line amenities

The apartment takes luxury living to the next level with its top-of-the-line amenities

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The lobby of One Park Taipei has an inviting atmosphere with a mixture of dark wood and lighter furnishings (Image: Kelly Hoppen)

The lobby of One Park Taipei has an inviting atmosphere with a mixture of dark wood and lighter furnishings (Image: Kelly Hoppen)

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British interior designer Kelly Hoppen designed several aspects of the apartment complex, including the lobby and various show flats (Image: Kelly Hoppen)

British interior designer Kelly Hoppen designed several aspects of the apartment complex, including the lobby and various show flats (Image: Kelly Hoppen)

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Adjacent to the Daan Forest Park, the apartments offer scenic views of both the Taiwan capital and the lush landscape (Image: Kelly Hoppen)

Adjacent to the Daan Forest Park, the apartments offer scenic views of both the Taiwan capital and the lush landscape (Image: Kelly Hoppen)

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According to local media reports, Chou has reportedly purchased a unit within the North Tower building as a gift for his wife, model Hannah Quinlivan; the couple recently celebrated their anniversary on 18 January.

If the Chou family decides to move into their new apartment, they will become neighbours with several Taiwanese celebrities and prominent families. Notable residents include Lin Ming-hsiung, the chairman of Pxmart, one of Taiwan's largest supermarket chains; Taiwanese diva Jody Chiang, who’s close friends with Chou; and the Hsu family, who founded Chinese confectionary company Hsu Fu Chi.

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One Park Taipei is also a short distance away from Chou’s current residence—the singer previously made headlines for his purchase of a US$23.8 million lavish penthouse at the Peace Palace residential complex, where he lives with his actress-model wife Hannah Quinlivan and their two children Hathaway and Romeo. Also located within the Daan district, the 38-storey building was also developed by Yuan Lih Construction whilst the design was handled by Taiwanese architect C.T. Chen. 

Chou’s double-storey penthouse, which sits on the very top floor of the apartment building, is notable for its 360-degree panoramic views of the Taipei cityscape, including landmarks such as the Daan Forest Park, Taipei 101, and Danshui River.

Taiwan’s Apple Daily also reported that a striking factor that attracted Chou to the unit was the fact that the stunning living area's 55-ft (16m) high ceiling.

Chou’s living area space features an elegant material mix of dark wood, marble and bronze finishes. Paired with warm ambient lighting that diffuses a soft glow, the entire space offers a refined charm. 

The singer, who’s also an avid fan of futuristic designs and science fiction themes, has also dressed his abode with a medley of wood finishings, geometric wall features and statement lighting pieces. 

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The cosy spot under the living area's stairs form the perfect spot for Quinlivan to snap photos
Above The cosy spot under the living area's stairs form the perfect spot for Hannah Quinlivan to snap photos (Image: Hannah Quinlivan/@hannah_quinlivan)
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Quinlivan, a home baker, often showcases her baking skills in their home kitchen
Above Quinlivan, a home baker, often showcases her baking skills in their home kitchen (Image: a/@hannah_quinlivan)

Chou, who enjoys cooking, and Quinlivan, who enjoys baking, has also outfitted their state-of-the-art kitchen with appliances from German luxury brand Gaggenau. 

The doting father of two—his daughter, Hathaway is six and his son, Romeo, is four—has also previously revealed that he built a pink castle playhouse for his daughter. Featuring a whimsical brick-like castle, the interiors of the playhouse is painted with bunny motifs whilst the exterior features alphabetical decals. 

It’s also a known fact that Chou is an avid art collector, and his abode is proudly decorated with his extensive art collection. Scottish painter Peter Doi’s Road Home takes pride of place in his living area, where it’s hung along his staircase above his grand piano.

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Chou's shelves are lined with rows of Bearbrick figurines (Image: Jay Chou/@jaychou)
Above Chou's shelves are lined with rows of Bearbrick figurines (Image: Jay Chou/@jaychou)

According to CNN, a prized Jean-Michel Basquiat painting is permanently encased in glass in his living room, while a pink Picasso can be found in his office. The singer also collects Bearbrick and Kaws figurines, which are displayed throughout his abode. 

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