| Thome Courtyard | |
|---|---|
東美院 | |
| 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) | |
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.
History
The 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
The art center is a Japanese architecture-style of building. It features a Japanese dry garden on the outside of the building.[1]
Transportation
The art center is accessible within walking distance west of Guring Station of Taipei Metro.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Tzu-ti, Huang (8 December 2022). "Japanese-style residence in Taipei gets new lease on life". Taiwan News. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
External links
- Official website (in Chinese)
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