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Thome Courtyard

Coordinates: 25°01′38.8″N 121°31′03.2″E / 25.027444°N 121.517556°E / 25.027444; 121.517556
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Thome Courtyard
東美院
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General information
Typeart center
Architectural styleJapanese
LocationZhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°01′38.8″N 121°31′03.2″E / 25.027444°N 121.517556°E / 25.027444; 121.517556
OpenedNovember 2022
Renovation costNT$40 million
Website
Official website (in Chinese)

The Thome Courtyard (traditional Chinese: 東美院; simplified Chinese: 东美院; pinyin: Dōng Měiyuàn) is an art center in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History

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The art center used to be one of the student dormitory of National Taiwan University and residence of philosopher Thome H. Fang (traditional Chinese: 方東美; simplified Chinese: 方东美; pinyin: Fāng Dōngměi). The building was then renovated at a cost of NT$40 million. It was then opened to the public in November 2022.[1]

Architecture

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The art center is a Japanese architecture-style of building. It features a Japanese dry garden on the outside of the building.[1]

Transportation

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The art center is accessible within walking distance west of Guring Station of Taipei Metro.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Tzu-ti, Huang (8 December 2022). "Japanese-style residence in Taipei gets new lease on life". Taiwan News. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
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