Fourth Credit Cooperative Introduction
After "Gongyuan Eye Clinic," the Sunrise Group, famous for its pastries, has created another highlight of Taichung's old architecture—the Fourth Credit Cooperative. This building was completed in 1966 (the 55th year of the Republic of China) and has been renovated while retaining its original name. The overall structure purposely preserves the old reinforced concrete appearance, exposing architectural elements and beams, creating a beautiful blend of old and new. The interior decor adopts a retro style, featuring photographs of past cooperative employees on the walls, a pebbled floor in the arcade, tiles under the bar counter on the second floor, and a vault-shaped entrance, all of which evoke the atmosphere of the cooperative’s heyday. The arcade of the Fourth Credit Cooperative sells Fengren ice and various fruit shaved ice, utilizing traditional hand-shaken shaving machines to design fruit ice blocks, adorned with jelly and seaweed sugar, offering both deliciousness and visual appeal. The first floor features a variety of ice cream flavors named after classic old songs, providing a unique touch. In the dining area, the cooperative hangs golden light fixtures from the unembellished ceiling, creating a dim yet cleverly dissonant ambiance. The second floor offers a variety of cold drinks, braised dishes, and snacks.
