TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — An old mechanical engineering building at National Taiwan University has been transformed into a museum and is now highlighting race cars, solar vehicles, and light aircraft designed by students and faculty.

The special exhibit, Here with M.E., runs through April 30 next year. It showcases innovative transportation vehicles and the building’s architectural history, according to NTU College of Engineering.

A race car developed by the NTU Racing team, solar-powered vehicles created by students and faculty, and the lightweight iPLEV electric car from 2011 are featured. Also on display is the university's self-built light aircraft, which appeared in a commercial with singer Wu Bai.

Huang Kai-lan (黃凱蘭), the museum's executive director, said the building was constructed in 1943 during the Taipei Imperial University era, making it more than 80 years old. Taipei's cultural committee recognized it as a historical site, and it was the last building completed during that period, per CNA.

After the mechanical engineering department relocated to a new facility, the original building served as a student activity space. Instead of being converted into a coffee shop, it was repurposed as the NTU Museum of Engineering.

Huang expressed hope that the exhibit would not only stir nostalgic memories but also inspire greater appreciation for engineering. By highlighting several innovations, the museum aims to make engineering more accessible and engaging to the public.