‘Mil. Dependents' Villages Study' is a widely read publication introducing military dependents' villages in Taipei City. Through accessible illustrations and thematic structure, it raises readers' awareness of how life and culture of the villages seamlessly integrate into modern Taipei. From military dependents' villages, old government housing, street corners and the enticing local cuisine, it showcases how the essence of these villages has stood the test of time. Readers embark on a captivating journey, discovering the ordinary daily life amidst exquisite illustrations, text and reminiscent of a finely crafted guidebook. Graphic depictions of the Zhanchu Mountain Settlement and Kangzhuang residential community delve into the core of military dependents' villages and contemplate the issue of preservation. In addition, the tantalizing breakfast visuals offer delightful surprises as readers find their favorite dishes within the descriptions. The cover art merges the landscapes of Taipei's military dependents' villages with the imagery of modern city. With tactile paper quality, embossed title and scattered text design, it extends a warm invitation to‘explore the DNA of military dependents' villages together’.
The overall design, layout, illustrations and text arrangement convey the gradual transformation of military dependents' villages into 'fragments' in time and how they have become an integral part of the unique 'DNA' that defines Taiwan's urban landscape. They subtly dissolve and permeate into the everyday life of modern Taiwanese people. Therefore, developing the ability to identify these 'fragments of military dependents' villages' is of utmost importance, as it enables us to compregent the origins of our city by understanding this rich and distinctive history.