Control Yuan Building

The Control Yuan Building is an office structure and historic site in Taipei that blends early 20th century design with neoclassical and Baroque influences. It houses several government offices that operate as part of Taiwan's oversight branch, carrying out monitoring and citizen protection functions.

The structure was built as the Governor-General's Office during Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945 and served as an administrative center. After Japanese occupation ended, it became the seat of the Control Yuan, one of the five main branches of Taiwan's government.

The building takes its name from an ancient Chinese supervisory institution and embodies this oversight role in modern governance. Visitors can see how this function is reflected in the formal layout and the way the space is organized for administrative oversight work.

The building is located in Zhongzheng District near other government sites and is easily reached from central Taipei. As an active government building, some interior areas may not be open to the public, so it is helpful to check in advance or to appreciate the architecture from outside.

The building was originally designed as the seat of the top administrative official under Japanese rule, which explains its grand architecture and central location. This dual role makes it a place that embodies two distinct phases of the island's history.