By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The reuse and transformation of spaces has become a trend in recent years, and Taiwan has seen a growing number of such new attractions. From the renovation of abandoned spaces to the colorful revitalization of old neighborhoods, these once-dilapidated buildings and streets have been brought back to life, transforming into new hotspots for photos and check-ins. This time, Scenic Spots is introducing space utilization themed around shipping containers—using an eco-friendly concept to repurpose discarded containers. Below, we’ve carefully selected four container-converted restaurants across Taiwan, recommended for visitors to enjoy delicious food or take great photos.
A wave of container space transformations sweeps across Taiwan (Image source / COMMUNE A7)
Taipei City - COMMUNE A7
What once stood as the Chung Hsing Building opposite Taipei City Hall has recently and quietly disappeared, making way for an empty lot. To revitalize the space, it has recently been transformed into Taiwan’s first container-based dining market, Commune A7 (Image source / COMMUNE A7)
Over 20 dining brands have set up shop at COMMUNE A7 (Image source / COMMUNE A7)
Taipei City - ERC Cafe Neihu Branch Ada & Yong Café
The combination of ERC Café’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows and blue container design stands out vividly against the surrounding concrete architecture (Image source / ERC Cafe Neihu Branch)
The interior decor of ERC Café is also quite distinctive (Image source / ERC Cafe Neihu Branch)
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