This abandoned local factory is known as a “flea factory,” standing in Taichung. Darkened reinforced concrete is pretty impressive from the outside. Rooftop overrun by so many trees. Could it be the trendy green roof? I was caught off guard while I was standing next to one of the windows; a guy from neighboring house asked me how the inside looks and if I was enjoying it.
通称ノミ工場は、活気あふれる台中の街中に取り残された小さな町工場の廃墟です。黒ずんだコンクリートの無骨な外観はなかなかの迫力。屋上からは木が…流行りの屋上緑化状態。
Abandoned building in a lively city
The most intriguing part about this building is that it’s abandoned and left behind inside a city full of life. You can take a look of an outside from the window and see the busy road filled with motorcyclists and cars. The abandoned building in a lively city; this contrast adds surrealistic feel to the already amazing edifice.
この廃墟の最大の魅力は、活気あふれる街に存在する取り残された建物という点。廃墟の窓から外を見ると、バイクや車が騒々しく走る大通り、生きている街の姿。このコントラストがもたらす非現実的な光景は街中廃墟の醍醐味といえます。
Piano in the factory?
Third floor was a living quarter for the family who were running the factory. The master bedroom, kids’ room, and the piano that were probably used by kids were all under thick piles of dust. Time stands still in here, and this contrast from the lively city just outside of this building is one of the best things about an abandoned building.
三階は工場を経営していた家族が住んでいた住居階でした、ほこりまみれのピアノ、寝室、子供たちの部屋。窓をのぞけば、バイクや車が騒々しく走る大通り、生きている街の風景が見えます。このコントラストがもたらす不思議な気分は、街中廃墟の醍醐味だと言えます。
Why is it called a Flea Factory?
After exploring around, my Taiwanese friend started checking my legs. Her hands quickly grabbed something and showed me a tiny black flea. I suffered from severe itch and blisters for a whole week…
探索を終えると、台湾の探検家友達が私の足をマジマジとチェック。彼女の手が素早く何かを掴みとります。見せてもらうとそれは小さな小さな黒いノミが。どうやらそこらじゅうにノミがいたようで、かゆみと水膨れに一週間悩まされる私でした。