In recent years, there has been a trend in Taiwan towards the renovation of old houses and the beautification of storefront facades. After undergoing renovations, these various old buildings re-emerge in the streetscape with a brand-new appearance. The aesthetics of these buildings and streets silently but profoundly influence the daily lives of the public. This research explores the styles, designs, and origins of old streets and houses in the Tainan region, particularly in Madou, through the lens of landscape aesthetics. It organizes and discusses relevant discourses on urban landscape aesthetics, treating the visual elements of urban appearance, streetscapes, and city architecture as subjects of aesthetic investigation. The methodology of this study includes (1) reviewing domestic and international art history and architecture history literature regarding discussions on streetscape; (2) conducting field visits to the old streets and houses in the Madou area; (3) photographing and documenting these sites in detail according to the temporal divisions of the Qing Dynasty, the Japanese colonial period, and the post-war period; (4) analyzing their aesthetic styles and designs; and (5) finally critiquing the findings from an aesthetic perspective, discussing the impact of architecture on the everyday lives of the public.

 The study finds that the facade styles of the old streets and houses in Madou during the Japanese colonial period are not purely Baroque in design; traces of localization reflect the tension between colonial influences and local culture. Additionally, the use of decorative styles is actually more akin to the free application of ornamentation characteristic of the ornamentalism period. In the post-war period, architectural styles began to incorporate not only Chinese classical elements but also industrialized housing designs, leading to various architectural additions. Behind the chaotic streetscapes lies a consciousness of class and the issue of inadequate living space for the public.