Feng Livehouse Introduction
The Feng Chuang Vision Hall was originally the site of the "Air Force Engineering Brigade Auditorium," built in the 48th year of the Republic of China (1959). It served as a venue for gatherings and recreational performances for the Air Force Engineering Brigade, which was established in 1945 in Chongqing and directly affiliated with the Military Affairs Commission's Military Political Department, responsible for the construction and maintenance of military airports across the country. After the government moved to Taiwan, the brigade was consolidated in Hsinchu for reorganization in 1950, which is now the site of Hsinchu Park. In 1983, the brigade was disbanded and became the Air Force Engineering Team, relocating to Taichung County in 1995. As its functions gradually diminished, the site fell into disrepair for many years and is currently managed by the Hsinchu City Government. Although the building is not classified as a historical building, it possesses a history of over 30 to 40 years. To fully utilize the opportunities for repurposing old buildings and idle spaces, the "Air Force Engineering Brigade Auditorium" was redefined as a museum themed on showcasing Hsinchu City's urban development models and providing real-time information on urban construction, and was named the "Feng Chuang Vision Hall." It is also the third old building repurposed as a museum in Hsinchu City, following the completion of the Image Museum and Glass Art Museum. In March 2018, the Feng Chuang Vision Hall transformed into "Feng Livehouse," becoming a performance venue that accommodates about 600 audience members and is Hsinchu City's first professional medium-sized live house, continuing the atmosphere of gatherings and recreational performances of the Air Force Engineering Brigade. The overall space design focuses on music and cultural performances, retaining the original steel beam structure, thoroughly renovating the walls, floors, and ceiling to enhance sound absorption and insulation performance, systematically installing soundproofing and noise reduction equipment to create a professional-level performance facility. "Feng Livehouse" is also the second music performance space in Taiwan operated by a public sector entity, allowing the previously unused public space to be accessed by more people through thoughtful design.
