Business architectural design
Promoted by the Kaohsiung City Government’s Economic Development Bureau, the Xingda Harbor Fish Market Environmental Improvement Project reimagines the historic market with “Harbor Blue” as its core identity. Rooted in the culture of the sea, the design elevates the spatial quality of the market, creating a more comfortable and welcoming environment for both residents and visitors.
Harbor Blue Canopy
The renovated stalls adopt a unified canopy in alternating shades of blue and white, replacing the once fragmented rooflines. This language of waves and sky conveys a coastal identity, bringing order and rhythm while reinforcing the link between market life and the harbor.
Clear Circulation
A “visual corridor” is formed through continuous canopy frames and color cues, giving visitors an intuitive sense of direction and depth. The design transforms a once-cluttered market into a navigable, inviting streetscape.
Distinctive Entrance
The market entrance features a bold blue steel frame paired with fabric screens, symbolizing the “home of fishermen.” This gateway extends as an open courtyard, positioning the market not only as a trading hub but also as a place for gathering, fostering community identity and belonging.
Harbor Communal Dining
A waterfront dining and leisure zone is defined by sinuous tubular steel seating finished in weather-resistant fluorocarbon paint. Inspired by the rhythm of waves, the benches—paired with shading structures—invite relaxation, family outings, and social gatherings.
Through its open structure and canopy design, the project transforms an outdated market into a welcoming public realm—one that restores order, enhances urban identity, and reestablishes the harbor as a shared cultural stage.
Xingda Harbor Fish Market Renewal Project
Kaohsiung
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