SPOT Taipei Film House Introduction
The building is a two-story Western-style architecture with a white exterior and Greek columns, resembling the Southern Colonial style of the United States. It served as the residence for American ambassadors such as David Bruce and William C. Worthy. After the severing of diplomatic ties between the U.S. and China in 1979, the last ambassador left Taiwan, and the building was officially closed. After being idle for a long time, it was designated as a Class III historical site by the Ministry of the Interior on February 20, 1997, giving it a new purpose. The Taipei City Cultural Bureau entrusted the operation to the Taiwan Film Culture Association, transforming it into "Taipei House," which focuses on film culture. It features the Guangdian Cinema with 88 seats. "Guangdian: Red Balloon" is a film salon offering light meals, accommodating approximately 50 people, and is open to the public until 5 PM daily. The corridor gallery displays works by various artists, and the multifunctional art hall occupies an area of 25 pings, accommodating about 60 people, including a bookshelf related to films for public reading, where lectures, seminars, and tea parties can be held. The "Guangdian: Coffee Time" café is located beside an old tree in the garden, while the "Guangdian: Life" bookstore specializes in themes of "film" and "city." Taipei Guangdian brightens the film culture of Taipei with beautiful shadows and lights.
