New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum Introduction
New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum is the first professional ceramics museum in the country, focusing on the development of ceramics in Taiwan over nearly a century. It presents the memories and history of the ancestors who lived on this land; it is committed to integrating various resources, establishing positive interactions with the local community, promoting cultural tourism development, showcasing the Yingge industry and local characteristics, and stimulating public interest and care for ceramics. At the same time, it actively broadens its horizons to promote international ceramic cultural exchange, hoping to continuously establish the subjectivity of Taiwanese ceramic culture through ongoing efforts. The overall architectural form utilizes exposed concrete, a steel frame, and transparent glass to connect the internal and external environments, creating infinite extension and changes between reality and illusion, presenting a rustic aesthetic. The exquisite architecture constructs an excellent stage for ceramic displays and establishes a stunning landmark in Yingge. Upon visiting the museum, visitors ascend layered stone steps, cross a water bridge, and experience the sound and visual effects created by a large water wall and pond, bringing about a sense of calmness and emotional transformation, allowing entry into the museum with a pure heart. Inside the museum, a continuity of rich layers is created with exposed concrete, washed stone walls, gray stone materials, and brown wood, creating a space that flows through three floors above and two underground, leisurely enjoying the passage of artistic time. The museum's architecture itself serves as a stage with infinite possibilities; the exhibits are not the only protagonists, as the audience also plays a leading role in the space. There is a "Children's Experience Room" designed specifically for children aged 4-10 and a "Ceramics Workshop" that provides amateur ceramic enthusiasts with a space for research, creation, and exchange, allowing the public to have a more intimate tactile experience with clay.
