Shenkeng District
Shenkeng District is widely regarded as Taipei’s garden. Famous for its food, and its tofu in particular, the district remains a vibrant living community. With plentiful mountainous terrain and streams, Shenken has been the cornerstone of the Taiwanese economy from the 19th and 20 centuries, producing tea, colorful dyes and camphor. Shenkeng’s harbor was also an important trading hub. A busy business district evolved around these activities which is now at risk from climate change. Water levels have dropped significantly resulting in less trade while population attrition coupled with an aging population has had a significant impact on Shenkeng.
Meet the Site Custodians
Alex Yaning Yen
Alex Yaning Yen is a professor at China University of Technology in Taiwan, focusing on the history of architecture and conservation of cultural heritage. He is the director of the Center for Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the university as well as the Executive Committee Member of CIPA, ICOMOS.
ChunHan Chien
ChunHan Chien is an assistant professor at China University of Technology in Taiwan, focusing on physical environmental control and risk preparedness. He is a research member of the Center for Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the university.
HaoYun Chi
HaoYun Chi is an assistant professor at China University of Technology in Taiwan, focusing on XR(VR/AR/MR) and Digital-Twin applications, Spatial Information Integration Application Technology. He is a research member of the Center for Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the university.
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