As urban space designers, we aimed to integrate the gateway building and surrounding park, defining this design park as an oasis within Nantou Ancient City. Our primary challenge was to connect this oasis, hidden in the urban village, to the vibrant North and South Streets. The project site is somewhat isolated from Main Street, with a winding path that makes it hard to access. Aside from the central square, the area lacks significant nodes, consisting mainly of small alleyways that hinder spatial experience and gathering.

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To enhance accessibility and value, we propose a landscape design that creates stronger connections to key neighborhood nodes. By introducing miniature spatial elements—like a coffee takeaway shop, seating areas, or graffiti walls—along the path to the Design Commune, we can improve engagement. Additionally, the old city lanes restrict open space and visibility, but the rooftops offer a larger area and better views. Connecting to nearby rooftops not only expands activity space but also increases the visibility of the commune. Although our original structural concept was not feasible for various reasons, we remain focused on transforming NT96, the gateway. The project, delayed until the second half of 2021 due to tenure issues, is now under construction and will soon be ready for presentation.

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