Old House Arts and Cultural Space Introduction
The old house belongs to everyone. It is a 50-year-old building that was passed down by Grandpa Chen to his son and grandson. Chen Peng-Wen (the owner), who is a master's student in directing at Taipei University of the Arts, returned home after seven years of living away and renovated the old house that had been idle for over 20 years, transforming it into a business called "The Old House." When his father found out he was returning home, he was eager to demolish the partitions of the old house, but fortunately, he was stopped in time, preserving most of the original layout from Grandpa's era. Subsequently, a group of young and creative teams joined in, starting a journey to realize their dreams, new operations, and heartfelt experiences together. Drawing on the talents of family and friends in film, education, art, music, and food, locals and returning visitors gather in the over 50-year-old house, moving towards the goal of "creating a new base for arts in Miaoli," bringing more emotions and joy to the land and sharing those feelings with every friend who visits, while looking forward to everyone's participation. The thoughtful owners designed a small courtyard where children can play and a little house on the grass for pets to have some shade. Stepping into The Old House feels like entering a time of Grandpa, as cozy, leisurely, and relaxed as returning to a rural family 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 a primary school, adorned with driftwood and pine cones, surrounded by green potted plants that enhance the vibrant greenery. All the decorations in sight come from the young team's hands, filled with unexpected creativity.
