Proj. Zhongshan Youth Hostel

District Traffic
Due to the location of the site, there are two MRT station within 10 minutes walk. Also the public transportation system around is accessible.
The site is located at downtown Taipei city, which provide it a easy access advantage. The north side is attached to the highway system, while the Taipei Train Station is right at the south side.


Figure Ground Study



Conpare to the area aside, the site is quite loose. The linar park next to the Zhongshan MRT station also brings in a lot open sense to the site.
Vegetation
The greenery around the site are mainly on the Zhongshan linear park, also the three parks located on Nanjing Rd.
Similar Buildings
The area is consisted by finance building, malls, and hotels. There are three five star hotels on the south east side of the site. Therefore, the main target of the program will be focusing on the backpackers and the working trips



Tourist Site Rank
People came to Taipei would mainly like to go to night markt, Taipei 101, and Ximending, due to the MRT system, it has made those place easy accessible.
Population


Employment Construction
Zhongshan district is a place which is consisted by retail business and finance.
Industry Density

The highest industry density rate is on Nanjing Rd, which also brings in a lot of business trip requirement.




