Prospect

I. Objectives of restoration

1. It aims to maintain present functions and medium and long term plan is the construction of history museum and exhibition hall (folk historical relics or Lukang traditional craft exhibition center).

2. Short-term reuse development refers to the opening for visitors and long-term planning is based on Lukang culture and tourism industry.

3. Appearance and important patios and courtyards should be preserved. The interior parts can be flexibly and slightly reconstructed according to plan of reuse.

4. Valuable historic relics should be managed and maintained regularly.

II. Spatial planning

     According to current planning, the first floor is daily open to the visitors. Patio, courtyard, arch and half-sided well are presented. Besides, the hardware store on the right of the front is reconstructed. “Lu Si Cultural Studio” remains at the back hall. It is the place for exchange and presentation of cultural and creative goods related to Shi-yi Building and special handicraft products in Lukang. It exhibits and sells books related to historic interest culture. Precious out-of-print books will be presented for on-site reading. On the left of the front, it is the store of snack and coffee. At the back, it is the screening room of multimedia guide. Since the stair to the platform on the second floor of Pao Ma Building is extremely narrow and steep and the inclination is nearly 70 degree, too many visitors on the platform can be dangerous, it will be charged professional explanation and guide of historic interest, which is not accessed to children and handicapped.

III. Source of funds

     Funds of restoration is estimated to be NTD 56,000,000. 70% is subsidized by Ministry of Culture and 20% from Cultural Affairs Bureau, ChangHua County. The owner is in charge of 10%. When the government restores the building with funds, the requirement is the opening with conditions. Since historic interest is valuable, it expects more visitors after restoration. Thus, opening with conditions is necessary.

IV. Property right and opening space

     After restoration, property right still belongs to the original owner. With the cooperation between government and private sector, they preserve the building with traditional value. Hence, Shi-yi Building can be revitalized and reused to extend the life of historic interest, fulfill historic and educational function, promote techniques of artisans and revitalize tourism resources.

     After restoration, the first floor will be open for general visitors. The platform on the second floor of Shi-yi Building will be charged professional explanation and guide of historic interest. Other space on the second floor is private property.

( Source of text: Research on Shi-yi Building, historical building of Lukang and narrated by Mr. “Yen-yu Chuang”)

( Pictures are made by the team members. )