Fourth Credit Cooperative Introduction
Following "Miyahara," the Sunrise Group, famous for making pastries, has once again created a new highlight in Taichung's old architecture—the Fourth Credit Cooperative. This building was completed in 1966. The newly renovated Fourth Credit Cooperative retains its original name, and the overall structure intentionally preserves the old reinforced concrete appearance, exposing the building's structure and beams, creating a beautiful blend of old and new. The interior decoration adopts a vintage style, with photos of past cooperative employees hanging on the walls, pebble floors in the arcade, tiles under the bar counter on the second floor, and a vault-shaped main door, all creating an atmosphere reminiscent of the cooperative's heyday. The arcade of the Fourth Credit Cooperative sells Fong Ren Ice and various fruit shaved ice, utilizing a hand-cranked traditional shaved ice machine, designed into fruit ice blocks, adorned with jelly and seaweed sugar, making it not only tasty but also visually pleasing. On the first floor, a variety of ice cream flavors are sold, each named after classic old songs, presenting a unique charm. In the dining area, the cooperative suspends golden lights from the unrefined ceiling, creating a dim yet cleverly dissonant atmosphere. The second floor offers various cold drinks, braised dishes, snacks, and more.
