Gushan Fish Market is a historic site for nearly a century. Originally established as a fishing port in 1927, it served as an economic hub for local traffic during Hamsen’s most prosperous period. However, as the offshore fishing industry increased, the economic importance of this market gradually declined. To revive Gushan Fish Market’s former glory, the design team demolished the unsafe buildings and revitalized the surrounding area, creating the Kaohsiung Agricultural Fish Products Exhibition and Mall. The interior’s architecture clearly reflects imagery inspired by boats and the sea. The transparent glass ceiling offers beautiful sea views.
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Gushan Fish Market’s Site
Gushan Fish Market’s total area is 7243.64 square meters, and the building area is 2468.38 square meters. The opening was an incredible success, attracting more than 30,000 visitors in one day. The site layout is divided into sections, from the fish factory at the entrance, followed by the Gushan Fish Market, Plaza, and in the market area, the Gushan Ferry Terminal and the Kaohsiung Agricultural and Fishing Products Exhibition and Sales Center. Gushan Fish Market’s Concept
The design team specifically implemented the reconfigured road to separate pedestrians from vehicles. Motorcyclists and bicyclists are instructed to enter the boat from the original waiting room, while other people can access the boat from the new waiting room to ensure safety. This syste...