Inherited Memories

The proposed project entails the redevelopment of the factory area of a defunct sugar factory into a tourist attraction. The existing warehouse complex, production plant, railway landscape, assembly hall, and other functional facilities will be meticulously preserved as part of this initiative. The space will be augmented with green areas, exhibition walls, and installation art that chronicle the history of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. This transformation seeks to challenge the established perception of the factory as a periphery entity while drawing in significant visitor traffic, thereby elevating the local cultural and industrial significance and fostering comprehensive development.



The sugar factory was established in 1909 but closed down in 2005 due to international sugar prices and economic restructuring. In 2016, it was recognized as a historical building. The factory still retains its original buildings, machinery, and facilities, making it one of Taiwan's few remaining complete old sugar refineries. The area has been preserved and developed using "landscape walking" methods to incorporate elements of humanities, railway culture, history, and the environment. This has allowed for the revival of the local economy through environmental education and leisure activities, while also preserving the historical heritage.



The factory area had been abandoned for many years, and the environment was in disarray with plants growing over many walls. To improve the area, the team reorganized the original landscape and added installation art and street furniture related to sugar production and railways. This included engraved stone slabs with railway history, a steel gable roof, and sugar cube-shaped stone corner seats. These changes transformed the forgotten historical site into a tourist attraction with a strong literary atmosphere, attracting local residents, pilgrims, and tourists to revitalize the image of the factory area.



This endeavor aims to repurpose the historical factory site into functional spaces that pay homage to the area's heritage. The plan entails establishing a cultural exhibition platform, a studio for artisans, and a venue for performing arts. These spaces are intended to alleviate the absence of local cultural heritage sites and activities.