Wang Da-Hong Theater Introduction
Wang Da-Hong Architectural Theater was originally located in the alley of Jianguo South Road, in the residence of architect Wang Da-Hong, 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 began operations in the form of the "Wang Da-Hong Architectural Theater," hoping to serve as a key base for the public to understand Wang Da-Hong and his residence, and to become an experimental platform for promoting Taiwan's architectural history and introducing architectural aesthetics. The "Wang Da-Hong Architectural Theater," initiated by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, incorporates both "architecture" and "theater," which can be interpreted as "the theater of life performed through architecture," or "to build a theater" with "architecture" as a verb. The "theater" here differs from the traditional understanding of a physical space with a stage, seats, actors, and audience; conceptually, it is closer to constructing a space different from the real world, allowing the audience to personally experience and build their unique viewing experience. The Wang Da-Hong Book House DH Café, located next to the "Wang Da-Hong Architectural Theater," is a multifunctional cultural and artistic space that offers selected architectural and art readings, light snacks, and integrates mini-exhibitions and themed salon lectures, aiming to recreate the elegance and professionalism of an architect's study, rich with cultural connotations and flowing thoughts in the hall of the residence. Source: Taipei Fine Arts Museum website.
