Treasure Hill Artist Village Introduction
The "Treasure Hill International Arts Village," located beside the Gongguan Waterfront, has a historical axis that includes the designated historical monument, the Treasure Hill Temple, and refers more broadly to the historical settlement that extends from this temple. This settlement is primarily formed by illegal constructions built in the 1960s and 70s. These buildings are constructed alongside the mountains and rivers, winding and intricate, showcasing the unique settlement characteristics of Taiwan. In 2004, Treasure Hill was officially registered as a historical building and preserved in a revitalization format. In 2010, the "Treasure Hill International Arts Village" officially commenced operations, introducing plans such as the "Treasure Home," "Residency Program," and "Youth Center" under the concept of "community symbiosis," revitalizing and preserving Treasure Hill through a collaborative approach to art and living, creating a diverse and rich appearance for the settlement. The "Treasure Hill International Arts Village" serves as a platform connecting local residents and resident artists, injecting new vitality into Treasure Hill. Currently, the village features 14 artist studios for both domestic and international resident artists to work and live. Additionally, it has planned rehearsal rooms, exhibition spaces, and outdoor performance areas. From the green space along the riverside at the bottom of the settlement, the remnants of walls stretch out like a historical profile, forming clues to read the rich historical textures and the nuanced spatial structure of Treasure Hill. The "Loft Youth Center," which has seven rooms, officially began operations in April 2014. The youth center aims to become a pathway for the community, attempting to reveal the scars of time through its spatial dimensions, embodying a "living" place for human settlement, while also opening to the world through the experience of "living," that is, by combining the spirit of natural places and the spirit of human habitats to initiate a dialogue with the world. The Treasure Hill located near the Treasure Hill Water Plant under the Fuhe Bridge belongs to a historical type of settlement with unique landscape characteristics. The scenery reveals winding alleys, steps rising and falling with gentle slopes, and a natural landscape that intermingles with the settlement along the surrounding hills. In recent years, through revitalization and preservation policies, the settlement has welcomed artists and creative studios, allowing the public to witness this unique cultural symbiotic settlement along the hillside. Additionally, Treasure Hill features a Buddhist temple dedicated to Guanyin, which has been around for two to three hundred years, providing a venue for the public to pray for peace. For those wishing to enjoy riverside views, they can cycle along the riverside paths connecting from Xindian all the way to the Tamsui River, enjoying the pleasure of riding against the wind.
