Erkan Chen Residence
二崁陳宅
General information
Typeformer residence
LocationXiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Coordinates23°36′17.5″N 119°31′11.9″E / 23.604861°N 119.519972°E / 23.604861; 119.519972
Completed1910
CostNT$9,000
Technical details
Floor area330 m2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Chen Ma-ting
Erkan Chen Residence interior

The Erkan Chen Residence (traditional Chinese: 二崁陳宅; simplified Chinese: 二崁陈宅; pinyin: Èrkǎn Chén Zhái; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jī-khàm Tân Tia̍k) is a former residence in Erkan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan belongs to the Chen family.[1]

History

The residence was built in 1910 by brother Chen Ling and Chen Bang with the cost around NT$8,000 to 9,000.[2][3]

Architecture

The residence was built with the classic southern Fujian style, featuring relief carvings, windows, doors and eaves. It forms a rectangular shape over an area of 330 m2 which includes three halls.[4]

See also

References

  1. Tsai, June (8 October 2010). "Traditional village going strong in Penghu". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  2. "Penghu Erkan Chen Residence". culture.tw. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  3. "Erkan Historical House – Chen Family Historical House". Penghu National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  4. "Erkan Historical House". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.


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