Following the end of World War II, architects became highly sought after due to the urgent need to rebuild the country. During this time, Hsiu Tse-lan emerged as a prominent architect, standing out in a profession where women were rare. Her architectural designs were highly expressive.
Situated in the northwestern corner of Hsinchu Park, the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City is housed in the former Hsinchu Civic Hall, which was constructed in 1936 during the period of Japanese rule. A two-story reinforced concrete building, the Hsinchu Civic Hall was designed by Seigo Teshima.