Tamsui Art Workshop Introduction
Tamsui Art Workshop, opened in 2011, is not only the first public green building in New Taipei City but also rated as a "Diamond Level" green building in Taiwan. The site was originally a four-unit Japanese-style military dependents' dormitory during the Japanese colonial period. The building retains the tiles from the demolished original site, which are used for interior decoration in the new building, preserving historical memories. As a result, Tamsui Art Workshop meets high environmental friendliness standards in terms of ecology, waste reduction, and energy saving. The overall appearance is based on the design principle of "new construction with old materials," employing green thinking methods, such as retaining the historically significant "Japanese black tiles" cleverly pieced together to form a wall feature. The eye-catching "scroll-shaped copper chimney" not only creates natural ventilation but also reduces electricity consumption. Additionally, through the use of solar photovoltaic panels and a significant number of floor-to-ceiling windows, the building achieves both energy conservation and the ability to isolate heat radiation from the outdoors. Currently, the first floor mainly serves as a space for cultural and creative product sales, along with simple desserts and beverages; the second floor is a multifunctional art space for small exhibitions, art displays, interactive teaching, film screenings, and discussions, while also serving as a dining area; the third floor is planned for artistic exhibitions by the institute, hoping to enhance the cultural and artistic development of Tamsui and create a new image for the area.
