Feng Livehouse Introduction
Feng City Vision Hall was originally the site of the "Air Force Engineering Brigade Auditorium." The original building was constructed in 1959 and served as a gathering and recreational performance venue for the Air Force Engineering Brigade, which was established in 1945 in Chongqing and directly subordinate to the Military Affairs Commission's Military Political Department, responsible for the construction and maintenance of military airports nationwide. After the government's relocation to Taiwan, the brigade consolidated in Hsinchu in 1950, at what is now the site of Hsinchu Park. In 1983, the brigade was disbanded and restructured as the Air Force Engineering Corps, and in 1995, it moved to Taichung County. Due to the gradual loss of functionality, 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 structure, it has a history of over 30 to 40 years. In order to fully utilize the old building and the idle space, the "Air Force Engineering Brigade Auditorium" has been repurposed into a museum focused on showcasing models of Hsinchu City's urban development and providing real-time information about urban construction, renamed Hsinchu City's "Feng City Vision Hall." It is also the third old building repurposed as a museum after the completion of the Image Museum and the Glass Art Museum. In March 2018, Feng City Vision Hall transformed into "Feng Livehouse," becoming a performance venue that accommodates approximately 600 spectators, and is also Hsinchu City's first professional-level medium-sized live house, continuing the atmosphere of gatherings and performances of the former Air Force Engineering Brigade. The overall space design focuses on music and arts performances, retaining the original steel beam structure, with comprehensive renovations to the walls, floors, and roof to enhance sound absorption and insulation. The venue features systematically installed soundproofing and noise reduction equipment, creating a professional-level performance facility. "Feng Livehouse" is also the second music performance space operated by a public sector in Taiwan, allowing the previously idle public space to be made available for wider community use through thoughtful design and innovations.
