The Thome Courtyard (traditional Chinese: 東美院; simplified Chinese: 东美院; pinyin: Dōng Měiyuàn) is an art center in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
| Thome Courtyard | |
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東美院 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | art center |
| Architectural style | Japanese |
| Location | Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°01′38.8″N 121°31′03.2″E / 25.027444°N 121.517556°E |
| Opened | November 2022 |
| Renovation cost | NT$40 million |
| Website | |
| Official website (in Chinese) | |
History
editThe art center used to be one of the student dormitory of National Taiwan University and residence of philosopher Thome H. Fang (traditional Chinese: 方東美; simplified Chinese: 方东美; pinyin: Fāng Dōngměi). The building was then renovated at a cost of NT$40 million. It was then opened to the public in November 2022.[1]
Architecture
editThe art center is a Japanese architecture-style of building. It features a Japanese dry garden on the outside of the building.[1]
Transportation
editThe art center is accessible within walking distance west of Guring Station of Taipei Metro.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Tzu-ti, Huang (8 December 2022). "Japanese-style residence in Taipei gets new lease on life". Taiwan News. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
External links
edit- Official website (in Chinese)
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