騎樓是外廊式建築元素，亦即連棟建築一樓的穿越空間，可以遮風蔽雨不受天候限制進行商業行為，常見於閩南舊城商業聚集和居住的地區。因各個地區的地理特性以及文化影響，出現了有利於在戶外與室內空間之間的區域中轉移，人們亦會把這個半開放性空間加以利用成為一個獨特區域。在擁有騎樓的建築物下，人們會進行各項活動，建築物內亦會進行不同團體或個人活動，從而影響建築立面設計，漸漸形成了各自的本土文化，也同時影響了整個城市的面貌。
而脈絡設計是根據設計者所探討的有關文化、社會或時事主題作資料搜查，在現實和歷史背景當中找出其要素並加以分析，利用個人獨立風格創作去帶出令人能感受的訊息，展示出其探討主題的意義。
本研究根據臺灣、香港、馬來西亞與新加坡等華人居住的國家或地區進行資料分析，透過田野調查和有關歷史背景檔案搜集等，把外觀環境以至文化應用上所擁有的元素加以歸納，並將個人日常生活習慣以至團體聚集等活動的行為，去找出彼此相同或差別之處。
除了利用上述設計方法與分析外，本研究亦取樣收集各類別騎樓的相關案例，例如空間設計、展覽設計、產品設計和平面設計等進行分析。並進行了個人訪談，作為故事背景和個案理念，分析背後帶出的訊息，以其中所涵蓋的可行性組合加以整理。最後，以騎樓獨有的情境元素混合或重新包裝，完成：建築積木模型、街屋互動紀念品、情境展覽等三種不同類型之設計創作，以呈現騎樓文化及當中意義之創作探索。

Veranda is a semi-exterior style architectural element that is the crossing space on the first floor of continuous buildings, which can provide a cover apart from wind and rain without being restricted by these weather affection for commercial activities. It is common in the commercialized and inhabited area where the old city of Minnan cultural district is. Due to the geographical characteristics and cultural influences of various regions, veranda becomes advantage to provide a condition to transit between outdoor and indoor spaces. People will also use this semi-open space as an unique region. Under the buildings with veranda provided, people will carry out various groups or individual activities. Also the veranda culture will affect the design of the facade of the building, gradually forming their own local culture and affecting the whole city.
Contextual design is based on the cultural, social or current affairs topics explored by the designer. It finds and analyses the elements in the real and historical context, and uses individual and independent styles to create a message for experience, and hence to demonstrate the meaning of its topic.
This study conducted data analysis based on countries or regions where reside Chinese ethnics, such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. It conducts field surveys and collects historical data to summarizes the elements of environmental and cultural applications. The behaviors such as living habits and group activities are used to find the different point of views.
In addition, to using the above design methods and analysis, this study also investigate and collects relevant cases of various types of design implementations related to veranda. Such as interior design, exhibition design, product design and graphic design. Personal interviews were conducted to find individual stories and cases of veranda. The information behind the analysis merges with the feasibility combinations which is discovered. Finally, mixing or repackaging the unique situational elements of veranda and complete three different types of design creations, such as building block models, interactive souvenirs of shophouses, and situational exhibitions. This presents the exploration of veranda culture and the meaning of veranda.

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