Taipei Evolution: Before & After – A City Transformed!

Written / Reported by MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, Li Mei? (compiled and reported)

 

Do you know what Taipei used to look like? Can you recall the unique vibes Taipei had in different eras? Taipei Roundabout, Ximending, Songshan Tobacco Factory, Da’an Forest Park… Each of these spots is a landmark filled with memories and stories. The appearance of Taipei has presented different characteristics in various periods due to the participation of its residents and the passage of time.

Over the years, Taipei has gradually incorporated design thinking, not only promoting a gradual transformation of the urban landscape but also making life more progressive and convenient for its citizens. For example, the Ximen Red House, as a historical landmark, has transformed into a uniquely creative design hub after the arrival of diverse designers and cultural and creative brands. It has successfully revitalized and renewed an old building, providing a new cultivation and exhibition platform for Taipei’s emerging design brands and professionals. Meanwhile, the service design of YouBike allows citizens to explore Taipei in a more relaxed and leisurely way, while also achieving the goals of environmental protection, energy conservation, and carbon reduction.

 

Want to learn more about the Before & After of Taipei’s famous landmarks? Experience it firsthand through the “Design Makes Taipei Different” online event, discover where Taipei has changed, and take a peek into Taipei’s “Gallery of Time Memories.” The event runs from now until March 25, 102 (2013), and prizes include an iPad mini, a variety of Taiwanese cultural and creative design goods, and other great rewards. For event details, visit: designtaipei.mobileweb.com.tw/winlist.php.

 

 

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