Daan Library Introduction
Passing by the Luguang Si Village, this building, resembling a school auditorium, features red bricks and green window frames along with the nostalgic characters "Zhongzheng Hall" that attract passersby. This place was once a cinema in the memories of the local residents and was transformed into the Taoyuan City Library Danan Branch in 2011, becoming a cultural space that promotes arts and culture. In 1964, the Ministry of National Defense Army Headquarters established a cultural and health center here, providing a venue for officers, their families, and Danan residents to enjoy films. Today, the Danan Library carries the life memories of local residents and retains the characteristics of 1950s military architecture. The original ticket booth has been converted into a mail delivery and book return area, while the facade facing Chongqing Street features a symmetrical design, complemented by pebble walls that create a modern architectural aesthetic. Stepping inside, the undulating floor, rows of seats, and film projection holes on the walls transport visitors back to the cinema era. The multimedia screening room located in the center of the first floor continues the imagery of the former cinema, while the second-floor exhibits house the old roof tiles from Zhongzheng Hall and film projectors, with wall displays introducing the restoration history. Another highlight of the library is the Fink-style steel frame rooftop, where the interlacing steel structure adds a vintage industrial flair to the old building. Climbing up to the attic for a bird's-eye view enhances the visual tension. The two-story high design makes the interior feel open and unconfined, with not only reading areas but also cushioned window sills that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the vast ocean of books anytime.
