Erkan Chen Residence

Coordinates: 23°36′17.5″N 119°31′11.9″E / 23.604861°N 119.519972°E

Erkan Chen Residence
二崁陳宅
General information
Type Former residence
Location Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Completed 1910
Cost NT$9,000
Technical details
Floor area 330 m2
Design and construction
Architect Chen Ma-ting

The Erkan Chen Residence (Chinese: 二崁陳宅; pinyin: Èrkàn Chén Zhái) is a former residence in Erkan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan belongs to the Chen family.[1][2]

History

The residence was built in 1910 by brother Chen Ling and Chen Bang with the cost around NT$8,000 to 9000.[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

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