Feng Livehouse Introduction
Feng Cheng Vision Hall was originally the site of the "Air Force Engineering Regiment Auditorium," built in 1959. The original building served as a gathering and recreational performance venue for the Air Force Engineering Regiment, which was established in 1945 in Chongqing and fell directly under the Military Affairs Commission’s Military Administration Department, tasked with the construction and maintenance of military airports nationwide. After the government relocated to Taiwan, the regiment was consolidated in Hsinchu in 1950, the current site of Hsinchu Park. In 1983, the regiment was disbanded and transformed into the Air Force Engineering Team, which relocated to Taichung County in 1995. Due to a gradual loss of function and years of abandonment, it is now managed by the Hsinchu City Government. Although this building is not classified as a historic site, it is still a structure with a history of over 30-40 years. To fully utilize the opportunity for reusing old buildings and vacant spaces, the "Air Force Engineering Regiment Auditorium" was redefined as a museum focusing on displaying models of urban development in Hsinchu City and conveying real-time information on urban construction, now named Hsinchu City "Feng Cheng Vision Hall." This is the third reused old building as a museum in Hsinchu City after the completion of the Image Museum and the Glass Art Museum. In March 2018, Feng Cheng Vision Hall transformed into "Feng Livehouse," becoming a performance venue for approximately 600 spectators. It is also Hsinchu City's first professional-level medium-sized live house, continuing the atmosphere of gatherings and recreational performances of the former Air Force Engineering Regiment. The overall space design revolves around music and cultural performances, preserving the original steel beam structure and completely renovating the walls, floors, and ceiling to enhance sound absorption and insulation. Systematic soundproofing and noise control equipment were installed, creating a professional performance facility. "Feng Livehouse" is also the second music performance space operated by the public sector in Taiwan, allowing the old and vacant public space to be opened for greater public use through thoughtful design.
