SPOT Taipei Film House Introduction
The building, which features a white two-story Western architectural style with Greek columns, resembles the Southern Colonial style of the United States. It served as the residence for American ambassadors such as L. D. McCauley, John C. Calhoun, and others. After the severance 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 Category III historic site by the Ministry of the Interior on February 20, 1997, offering a new opportunity. The Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taipei City commissioned the Taiwan Film Culture Association to manage it, transforming it into "Taipei House," which focuses on film culture. The facility includes the Spot cinema, which has 88 seats. "Spot．Red Balloon" provides light snacks in a movie salon that can accommodate about 50 people, open to the public before 5 PM each day. The Corridor Exhibition Hall showcases works by various artists, and the multifunctional arts venue covers an area of 25 ping and can accommodate around 60 people, with a bookshelf dedicated to film-related literature for public reading. Events such as lectures, discussions, and tea parties can be held here. The "Spot．Coffee Time" café is located beside the garden's old trees, while "Spot．Living" bookstore specializes in themes of "film" and "city." Taipei Spot brightens the film culture of Taipei with beautiful lights and shadows.
