Treasure Hill International Art Village Introduction
Located next to the Gongguan Riverside, "Treasure Hill International Arts Village" incorporates historical elements, including the city-designated historic monument Treasure Hill Temple, and broadly refers to the historical settlement extending from the area surrounding the temple. This settlement is primarily formed by illegal constructions built in the 1960s and 1970s. These buildings are constructed along the mountains and rivers, creating a winding and complex arrangement that showcases the unique settlement characteristics of Taiwan. In 2004, Treasure Hill was officially registered as a historic building, preserved in a form that revitalizes the settlement. In 2010, "Treasure Hill International Arts Village" began operations, introducing concepts of "settlement symbiosis" alongside plans such as "Treasure Home," "Residency Program," and "Youth Club." These initiatives aim to revitalize and preserve Treasure Hill through arts and communal living, creating a diverse and enriched appearance for the settlement. "Treasure Hill International Arts Village" serves as a platform for connecting local residents and resident artists, injecting new vitality into the area. Currently, it houses 14 artist studios that provide living and working spaces for both domestic and international artists in residence. Additionally, it includes rehearsal rooms, exhibition areas, and outdoor performance spaces. From the green space along the riverside below the settlement, the continuous remnants of walls and ruins form a historical profile, providing clues to the rich historical texture and diverse spatial structure of Treasure Hill. The "Loft Youth Club," which has 7 rooms, officially began operations in April 2014. The Youth Club aims to become a path within the settlement, attempting to reveal the imprints of time through its spatial dimensions, embodying a "living" place for human settlements. It also opens up experiences to the world through "residency," representing a dialogue between the spirits of natural and communal living places. Close to the Treasure Hill near the Fuhhe Bridge Water Plant, it is characterized as a historical settlement with unique landscape features. The scenery reveals winding alleys, steps that rise and fall with the gentle slope, and a natural landscape along the surrounding hills. In recent years, through policies of revitalization and preservation, artists and cultural creative studios have been invited into the area, allowing the public to experience this culturally symbiotic settlement along the mountainside. Additionally, Treasure Hill features a Guanyin deity temple, which has existed for two to three hundred years, providing a space for public worship and prayers for peace. For those looking to enjoy river views, there are bike paths along the riverside that connect from Xindian all the way to the Tamsui River, offering the pleasure of riding in the wind.
