| Summary: | 碩士 === 朝陽科技大學 === 建築系建築及都市設計碩博士班 === 106 === The history of surfing in Taiwan can be traced back to the 1960s when the US army was stationed in Taiwan; during this time, many US soldiers organized surf clubs in Jinshan and Yehliu, and this constituted the earliest surfing record in Taiwan. After its emergence in the 1970s, the 1980s to 2000s were the formative years of surfing; the surfing population gradually rose, and vendors began to import surfboards.
Surfing entered a rapid growth after 2000, and the attention from media and celebrities as well as the development of ocean concepts, which included the conception of a Taiwan as a maritime nation, became driving forces popularizing surfing. After peaking in 2001, surfing entered a stage of diversification. In addition to a small number of events organized by surfing associations and clubs, government agencies and other businesses also exhibited surfing enthusiasm.
In 2016, the Taichung City government intended to rebuild the Songbo Harbor, and hoped that the central government could help transform it into a featured sightseeing and fishing harbor. The plan was to design the surrounding landscape and facilities while constructing indoor and outdoor recreational space and fishing platforms, thereby establishing Songbo Harbor as the most crucial recreational area in Dajia District in Taichung.
The clustering effect of surfers in eastern, northern, and southern Taiwan has formed small surfing communities. However, the sparse regional surf shops result in a lack of a completely clean surfing environment, an indication that numerous improvements are still required. Accordingly, the goal of this study was to design a surfing area in Taichung that revitalizes central Taiwan.
The surfing environment in central Taiwan can be improved through the design in this study, and tourists will be guided through constructed buildings to understand the subtleties and fun of surfing. The designs in this study can revitalize the fishing harbor while avoiding buildings that detract from the beauty of the coastline. These improvements for the surfing spot in Taichung will lead to more convenience for surfers and help drive the tourism industry in Dajia District, thereby attracting more people to relevant industries.
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