The Wanhua Lin Mansion (traditional Chinese: 萬華林宅; simplified Chinese: 万华林宅; pinyin: Wànhuá Lín Zhái) is a historic mansion in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan.
| Wanhua Lin Mansion | |
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萬華林宅 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | mansion |
| Location | Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°02′00.7″N 121°29′54.5″E / 25.033528°N 121.498472°E |
| Construction started | 1932 |
| Completed | 1935 |
| Opened | April 2016 |
| Inaugurated | 27 May 2016 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Lin Hong-ma |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
History edit
The construction of the mansion started in 1932 and completed in 1935. It used deep foundation and reinforced concrete in its construction process with cement supplied by Asano Cement and discarded railway tracks. In 2013, the building was leased to cultural and creative activities under the Urban Regeneration Office and became the venue for toy exhibition. It was then undergone renovation and finally was opened to the public in April 2016. It was inaugurated by Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je on 27 May 2016.[1]
Architecture edit
The mansion is a 4-story building with quadrangular shape. The exterior wall is a mix of biscuit porcelain and Japanese red bricks with several rectangular and arched windows.[2] At the top most floor lies the prayer hall designed with Chinese, Japanese and western architectural styles.[1]
Exhibitions edit
The ground floor of the building is a café. The third and fourth floors are the gallery about artifacts, documents, tools and photos from the Lin family.[1][2]
Transportation edit
The mansion is accessible within walking distance west of Wanhua Station of Taiwan Railways.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Sets in the City — July, 2016". Taipei Film Commission. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ a b Chou, Evelina (23 August 2020). "Starbucks Taiwan – In Buildings From Yesteryear". The Taiwan Times. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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