{"id":2603,"date":"2025-09-19T16:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xbasicplanning.tw\/news\/2603"},"modified":"2025-11-14T18:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T10:35:01","slug":"from-the-page-to-the-field-old-house-maturity-book-launch-series-exploring-the-many-possibilities-of-old-house-renewal-with-our-readers","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/xbasicplanning.tw\/en\/news\/2603","title":{"rendered":"From the Page to the Field: “Beyond Aged” Book Launch Series, exploring the many possibilities of old house renewal with our readers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Strolling through Taiwan’s urban and rural landscapes, we’ve become familiar with the diverse styles of old house spaces. However, these architectural landscapes, blending old and new, did not emerge overnight. They are the result of decades of evolving trends and the dedicated, long-term efforts of countless individuals. From the grassroots local cultural preservation movement of the 1970s and the community empowerment ethos of improving one’s own living environment, to the 21st-century focus on the relationship between public buildings and private properties, old house renewal has moved beyond its initial conflicts between cultural preservation and commercial development. We have now entered an era focused on the pursuit of sustainable operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Future of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Old Houses.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Beyond Aged” was born out of this evolving landscape. This book is more than just a record of our team’s years on the front lines of old house renewal; it is a tribute to and a dialogue with the movement itself. We have distilled countless hours of historical research, restoration work, and business planning into a practical guide that leads from micro-level insights to macro-level activation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a team of partners who genuinely love old houses and make our living from their renewal and sustainable operation, we wanted to create more than just a book about building aesthetics or heartwarming stories. “Beyond Aged” examines individual case studies to understand the entire industry ecosystem, exploring long-term strategies for the renewal of old houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book is not only for those who appreciate old houses but also offers a comprehensive “total solution” for homeowners facing restoration challenges, operators seeking sustainable models, and professionals from diverse fields. This approach ensures that every old house can be thoughtfully settled and sustainably operated. It allows residents and travelers alike to connect with the memories of a place, find their own sense of belonging, and contemplate the future direction of our cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Page to the Field: The mature case studies in this book are meant to spark new ideas through real-world dialogue. In collaboration with our publisher, we have planned three book-sharing sessions in the North, Central, and South of Taiwan. These events will focus on the core themes of old house management, urban renewal, and the industry ecosystem, aiming to initiate in-depth, cross-disciplinary conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Book Launch Series Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u258cTaichung | Can I Operate an Old House Too? The Business Potential and Management of Old Houses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to activate the original spirit of an old house
and transform it into a lasting brand legacy?
This session will focus on strategies for space operation,
exploring how to refine the unique character of an old house,
create a distinctive atmosphere within a historic space,
and develop a business model that stands out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Time\uff5cSaturday, October 4, 2025\u30fb2:30 PM\u20133:30 PM (Doors open for registration at 2:00 PM)
\u25a1 Venue\uff5cTaichung Thinker’s Bookstore
\u25a1 Address\uff5c3F, No. 68, Minquan Road, Central District, Taichung City
\u25a1 Keynote Speaker\uff5cHsiao Ting-hsiung, Director and Co-author, X-Basic Team
\u25a1 Panelist\uff5cChu I-heng, Standing Director, Taiwan Independent Bookstore Culture Association
\u25a1 Host\uff5cWu I-yen, Head of ArchiWalk Co-Creation and Integration Co., Ltd and the book’s editorial consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u258cKaohsiung | Heartwarming Stories of Good Houses: Unveiling a Map of Classic Old House Case Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old houses carry more than just private memories;
they are public cultural heritage assets that drive urban renewal.
This session will begin with case studies from Kaohsiung,
examining everything from scenes of daily life to the broader streetscape.
We will see how old houses can evoke local sentiment and collective memory,
and in turn, become a force for urban change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Time\uff5cSaturday, October 18, 2025\u30fb2:30 PM\u20134:30 PM (Doors open for registration at 2:00 PM)
\u25a1 Venue\uff5cSan-Yu-Tien Bookstore
\u25a1 Address\uff5cNo. 214, Zhongshan 2nd Rd., Xinxing Dist., Kaohsiung City
\u25a1 Keynote Speaker\uff5cChung Chia-ling, Co-author, X-Basic Team
\u25a1 Panelist\uff5cLi Chao-hsiang, Expert Committee Member, ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Historic Towns and Villages (CIVVIH)
\u25a1 Host\uff5cWu I-yen, Head of ArchiWalk Co-Creation and Integration Co., Ltd and the book’s editorial consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u258cTaipei | Activate First, Then Restore: Creating a “Guide to Old House Renewal”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to save an old house but don’t know where to begin?
This session will focus on the appendix of “Beyond Aged”, titled “A Starter’s Guide to Old House Renewal: Q&A”.
It provides practical, actionable plans.
We will take a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in old house renewal,
exploring the extensive “support system” required\u2014
from funding and regulations to technology and talent\u2014
and revealing how to harness collective power to build a sustainable industry ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Time\uff5cSaturday, November 1, 2025\u30fb2:00 PM\u20134:00 PM (Doors open for registration at 1:30 PM)
\u25a1 Venue\uff5cKuo’s Astral Bookshop
\u25a1 Address\uff5cNo. 129, Section 1, Dihua St., Datong Dist., Taipei City
\u25a1 Keynote Speaker\uff5cLiao I-ting, Manager, X-Basic Team Taipei Office
\u25a1 Panelist\uff5cHsieh Pei-chuan, Chief Advisor, X-Basic Team
\u25a1 Host\uff5cWu I-yen, Head of ArchiWalk Co-Creation and Integration Co., Ltd and the book’s editorial consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who pre-registers and checks in at the event with a copy of the new book (including on-site purchases) will receive an exclusive hospitality voucher for the Chang-Yuan Hospital\uff0dLukang Historical Image Museum. The voucher grants free admission to Chang-Yuan Hospital and can also be used for a NT$30 discount on purchases inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2570\u279d Click here to register for the book launch event series <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Beyond Aged” Pre-order Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Publication Date\uff5cPre-orders open on 9\/17\u30fbWED. on online bookstores, officially launched on 9\/24\u30fbWED. through all network channels.
\u25a1 Pre-order Period\uff5c2025. 09. 17\u30fbWED. \u2013 2025. 09. 23\u30fbWED.
\u274f Pre-order Channels | Books.com.tw<\/a> \/ Eslite<\/a> \/ Taaze<\/a> \/ Kingstone<\/a>
\u274f Book Price | NT$ 660<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2605,"template":"","format":"standard","tags":[480,481,487],"xb-news-category":[318],"class_list":["post-2603","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-x-basicpublicationproject","tag-beyondaged","tag-newbooklaunchevent","xb-news-category-featured-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFrom the Page to the Field: "Beyond Aged" Book Launch Series, exploring the many possibilities of old house renewal with our readers. - \u6700\u65b0\u6d88\u606f - \u96c4\u672c\u8001\u5c4b<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/xbasicplanning.tw\/en\/news\/2603\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"From the Page to the Field: "Beyond Aged" Book Launch Series, exploring the many possibilities of old house renewal with our readers. - \u6700\u65b0\u6d88\u606f - \u96c4\u672c\u8001\u5c4b\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Strolling through Taiwan’s urban and rural landscapes, we’ve become familiar with the diverse styles of old house spaces. 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