Wang Da-Hong Theater Introduction
Wang Da-hong Architectural Theater was once located in the alley on Jianguo South Road, where architect Wang Da-hong's residence was situated, which has since been demolished. In 2017, it was reconstructed by the Wang Da-hong Architectural Research and Preservation Society at the Art Park south of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and donated to the Taipei City Government for research and educational promotion. In 2018, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum started operating in the form of the "Wang Da-hong Architectural Theater," hoping to serve as a key base for audiences to understand Wang Da-hong and his residence, and to become a platform for promoting Taiwan's architectural history and introducing architectural aesthetics through experimental performances. The "Wang Da-hong Architectural Theater" initiated by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum incorporates both "architecture" and "theater" elements, which can be interpreted as "architecture (itself as a theater of life)" or as "to build (a) theater" with "architecture" as a verb. The "theater" here differs from the conventional understanding of a theater with a stage, seats, actors, and an audience; conceptually, it is closer to constructing a space different from the real world, allowing the audience to enter and experience it firsthand, thereby creating a unique viewing experience. The Wang Da-hong Book Lounge DH Café is located next to the "Wang Da-hong Architectural Theater." It features selected architectural literature, light meals, and coffee, combined with mini-exhibitions and themed salon lectures, aiming to recreate the elegance and professionalism of an architect's study, showcasing the rich scenes of humanities and flowing thoughts in the residence's hall. Source: Taipei Fine Arts Museum website. For more stories about famous residences: Qian Mu Residence, Sun Yun-suan's Residence on Chongqing South Road, Caoshan Villa, Lin Yutang's Residence, former residence of the Commander of the Taiwan Military (General Sun Li-ren's Residence), and Maya Zen Monastery (Zhang Daqian's Garden Residence).
