Taichung Shiyakusho

Taichung Shiyakusho, also known as Taichū Shiyakusho or Taichung City Hall, is a historic civic building in West District, Taichung, Taiwan. The structure was built in 1911 during the period of Japanese rule in Taiwan, when it served as a municipal government building. Its original civic function places it within Taichung's colonial-era urban history and the development of the city's administrative infrastructure. The building is a three-story structure designed in a Baroque-influenced architectural style. Its historical character and central location have made it part of Taichung's architectural and tourism landscape. Rather than remaining solely an administrative site, the building was renovated in 2014 and reopened in February 2016 with a new cultural and commercial role. Following the reopening, the ground floor became Café 1911, operated by Rose House Group. The upper two floors house an art center, creating a mixed-use destination that combines heritage architecture, food and beverage service, and exhibitions. The reuse allows visitors to experience the building as both a preserved historic site and an operating cultural venue. Taichung Shiyakusho is located within walking distance west of Taichung Station on the Taiwan Railways network. Its accessibility, architectural setting, café use, and art programming contribute to its appeal as an urban heritage attraction. Available reference material does not identify a separate corporate brand structure, public listing, founding organization, current owner, or a broader international operating network for Taichung Shiyakusho itself.

Taichung Shiyakusho is a historic three-story building in West District, Taichung. It was constructed in 1911 under Japanese rule in Taiwan as a municipal building, reflecting the administrative development and architectural practices of the period. The building's original purpose was civic and governmental rather than commercial or cultural. Its architectural character is associated with a Baroque style, making it a notable example of historic urban architecture in Taichung. Over time, the building became part of the city's heritage environment and retained significance as a reminder of the period in which modern municipal facilities were established in Taiwan. A renovation project was carried out in 2014. The work prepared the building for adaptive reuse rather than a return to its former municipal role. It reopened in February 2016 as a café and art center. Café 1911 occupies the ground floor and is operated by Rose House Group, while the two upper floors are used as an art center. This arrangement combines commercial hospitality with cultural programming inside a preserved historic structure. The building's current use gives it a dual identity: it is a heritage landmark and an operating visitor venue. Its location west of Taichung Station makes it accessible on foot from one of the city's principal railway hubs. The available reference material does not provide further details about the renovation budget, architectural firm, ownership arrangements, exhibition schedule, or management beyond the stated operation of Café 1911 by Rose House Group.

• 2016

  Reopening as a café and art center

  [1]Taichung Shiyakushoen.wikipedia.org

  The building reopened in February as a venue with Café 1911 on the ground floor and an art center on the upper floors.

• 2014

  Renovation

  [1]Taichung Shiyakushoen.wikipedia.org

  The historic building underwent renovation in preparation for a new cultural and hospitality use.

• 1911

  Construction as a municipal building

  [1]Taichung Shiyakushoen.wikipedia.org

  Taichung Shiyakusho was constructed as a municipal building during Japanese rule in Taiwan.

A heritage-reuse venue combining a historic municipal building with café hospitality and contemporary art activities.

• Café · 2016

  Café 1911

  Café 1911 is the ground-floor hospitality operation housed inside Taichung Shiyakusho. It provides the building's principal food-and-beverage function and connects the site's historic architecture with a contemporary café experience. The café is operated by Rose House Group. The available reference material does not specify its detailed menu, pricing, or service format.

• Arts and culture · 2016

  Art center

  The art center occupies the second and third floors of Taichung Shiyakusho. It provides exhibition and cultural space within the restored historic building, complementing the café on the ground floor. Specific resident organizations, exhibition titles, curatorial programs, and operating schedules are not identified in the available reference material.

1. 1Taichung Shiyakushoen.wikipedia.org