Feng Livehouse Introduction
Fengcheng Vision Hall was originally the site of the "Air Force Engineering Brigade Auditorium," which was built in 1959. The original building served as a venue for gatherings and recreational performances of the Air Force Engineering Brigade, established in 1945 in Chongqing, under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Council's Military Administration Department. The brigade was responsible for the construction and maintenance of military airfields nationwide. After the government relocated to Taiwan, the entire brigade was consolidated in Hsinchu for training in 1950, located at what is now Hsinchu Park. In 1983, the brigade was disbanded and restructured into the Air Force Engineering Team, which moved to Taichung County in 1995. Due to the gradual loss of functionality and years of neglect, the building is currently managed by the Hsinchu City Government. Although the building is not classified as a historical structure, it has a history of over thirty to forty years. To fully utilize the old building and the idle space, the "Air Force Engineering Brigade Auditorium" was repurposed as a museum focusing on showcasing models of urban development in Hsinchu City and conveying real-time information on urban construction. It was renamed Hsinchu City "Fengcheng Vision Hall," making it the third repurposed museum following the completion of the Image Museum and the Glass Art Museum in the city. In March 2018, Fengcheng Vision Hall transformed into "Feng Livehouse," which can accommodate approximately 600 audiences and is Hsinchu City's first professional mid-sized live house. It continues the atmosphere of the Air Force Engineering Brigade's gatherings and performances. The overall space design centers around music and performing arts, retaining the original steel beam structure, while the walls, floors, and roof were completely renovated to enhance sound absorption and insulation performance. The facility systematically installed soundproofing equipment to create a professional-grade performance space. "Feng Livehouse" is also the second music performance space operated by a public sector in Taiwan, allowing previously idle public spaces to be opened for more people to enjoy through thoughtful design.
