Old House Art and Cultural Space Introduction
The old house belongs to everyone’s home. This is a 50-year-old house that the owner, Grandpa Chen, passed down to his son and grandson. Chen Pengwen (the owner), a master's student in directing at the Graduate Institute of Filmmaking at Taipei National University of the Arts, returned home after seven years away and renovated the old house that had been idle for over 20 years into the "Old Home." Originally, when his father found out he was returning home, he was eager to tear down the partitions of the old house, but luckily he was stopped in time, preserving most of the original layout from Grandpa's era. Subsequently, a group of young, idealistic teams joined in, embarking on a new business and heartfelt experience together. With the combined expertise of friends and family in film, education, art, music, gastronomy, and more, locals and returnees gather 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 touching moments and joy to the land, while sharing those feelings with every arriving friend, and looking forward to everyone's participation. The caring owners designed a small courtyard where children can run around, and a little house on the grass serves as a shelter for guests' pets. Stepping into the old home feels like entering the era of grandpa, as if returning to the leisurely and comfortable countryside home. It reminds Marco of his childhood visits to his cousin's grandmother’s house in Hukou. A wooden chair from elementary school is placed by the entrance, adorned with driftwood and pinecones, surrounded by green landscaping pots, making it even more vibrant. All the decorations around are crafted by the young team, filled with unexpected creativity.
