Old House Cultural and Creative Space Introduction
The old house belongs to everyone. This is a 50-year-old building, passed down from Grandpa Chen to his son and grandson. Chen Peng-wen, the master’s degree student in directing at Taipei National University of the Arts, returned home after seven years away and renovated the long-idle old house into a business called "Old House." Initially, when his father learned of his return, he was eager to tear down the partitions of the old house, but fortunately, they were able to stop him in time and preserved most of the original layout from Grandpa’s era. Subsequently, a group of young teams with innovative ideas joined the project, embarking on a journey to realize their dreams and create new experiences. They brought together various expertise from friends and family, including elements of film, education, art, music, and cuisine, fostering a community space where locals and returnees gather in this over 50-year-old old house to work towards the goal of "creating a new cultural and artistic base in Miaoli," generating more emotions and joy for the land, sharing these feelings with every arriving friend, and looking forward to everyone’s participation. The thoughtful owners designed a small courtyard, allowing children to run around, and a little house on the grass was created for pets to have shelter, making the place feel more welcoming. Stepping into the old house feels like entering Grandpa’s era, reminiscent of the comfort and leisurely atmosphere of a countryside home. It reminds Marco of his childhood visits to his cousin’s grandmother's house in Hukou. A small wooden chair is placed by the entrance, decorated with driftwood and pine cones, surrounded by vibrant green potted plants, enhancing the lushness of the environment. Every detail of the decor comes from the hands of the young team, filled with unexpected creativity at every turn.
