Fourth Credit Cooperative Introduction
After "Miyahara", the Sunrise Group, known for making pastries, has once again created a new highlight in Taichung’s old architecture—the Fourth Credit Cooperative. This building, completed in 1966, retains its original name after renovation. The overall design intentionally preserves the old reinforced concrete appearance, exposing the building's structure and beams, creating a beautiful blend of old and new. The interior decor adopts a retro style, featuring photos of past cooperative employees on the walls, a pebble floor in the arcade, tiles under the bar counter on the second floor, and a vault door shaped like a safe, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the cooperative's past. The arcade of the Fourth Credit Cooperative sells Fengren ice and various fruit shaved ice, using a traditional hand-cranked ice shaver to create fruit ice blocks, adorned with jelly and seaweed sugar, making it both delicious and visually appealing. The first floor offers a variety of ice cream flavors, uniquely named after classic old songs. In the design of the dining area, the cooperative hangs golden lamps from the unrefined ceiling, creating a dim yet cleverly dissonant ambiance. On the second floor, there are various cold drinks, braised snacks, and refreshments available for sale.
