Old House Cultural and Creative Space Introduction
The old house belongs to everyone. This is a 50-year-old old house, which was passed down by the owner, Grandpa Chen, to his son and grandson. Chen Peng-wen (the owner), a master's student in directing at National Taipei University of the Arts, returned home after seven years away and renovated the old house that had been idle for over 20 years, transforming it into "The Old House." Initially, when his father learned that he was returning home, he was eager to demolish the partitions of the old house, but thankfully, he was stopped in time, preserving most of the original layout from Grandpa's era. Later on, a group of young teams with ideas and filled with concepts gradually joined, starting the dream of a young team, new management, and heartfelt experiences together. Gathering the various specialties of friends and family, including film, education, art, music, and food, locals and returnees congregate in this over 50-year-old house, advancing towards the goal of "creating a new cultural and artistic base in Miaoli," aiming to bring more emotion and joy to this land and share these feelings with every visiting friend, while also looking forward to everyone's participation. The considerate owners designed a small courtyard for children to run around, and a small house on the grass is also designed by the owners to provide shelter for pets. Stepping into the old house feels like entering Grandpa's era, reminiscent of the cozy, leisurely, and easygoing atmosphere of a rural home. It reminds Marco of his childhood visits to his cousin's grandmother's house in Hukou. Next to the entrance, there are wooden chairs from elementary school, adorned with driftwood and pine cones, surrounded by green potted plants, making the place even more lush. All the decorations you see come from the hands of the young team, rich with unexpected creativity.
