Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall

Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall
Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall
郭子儀紀念堂
General information
Type	former residence
Architectural style	western
Location	Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates	25°4′46.5″N 121°35′11.7″E / 25.079583°N 121.586583°ECoordinates: 25°4′46.5″N 121°35′11.7″E / 25.079583°N 121.586583°E
Completed	1917
Opened	3 February 2012
Cost	NT$50 million (renovation)
Technical details
Floor count	2
Floor area	426.2 m2
Design and construction
Architect	Guo Hua-xi

The Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 郭子儀紀念堂; simplified Chinese: 郭子仪纪念堂; pinyin: Guōziyí Jìniàn Táng) or Neihu Red House, formerly known as Neihu Guo Family Estate or Neihu Kuo Family Ancestral Home, is a historical building in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History[]

The building was originally built in 1917 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan by Guo Hua-xi, the borough chief of Neihu Village.^[1] It was then became the home for first Neihu Village mayor Kuo Hua-jang (郭華讓) who took office in 1920. In 1999, the building was designated as a historical building by the Taipei City Government. In 2010, the building was renovated by the efforts made by World Guo's Clan Association President Kuo Shih-chi with a cost of NT$50 million. NT$30 million of the fund was donated by the association and another NT$10 million by the city government. It was then officially opened on 3 February 2012 to honor the Tang Dynasty General Guo Ziyi.^[2]

Architecture[]

The building is a 2-story Western-style red brick structure which spreads over an area of 1,178 m² in a form of T-shape. The wall is decorated with Baroque-style washed terrazzo, earthen sculptures, colored tiles from Japan. The floors were made of wood and supported by fir wood beams. The beams were painted and traditional Taiwanese censers and lanterns are hung. The balcony is of an arch-shaped. It also features a small shop.^[2]

Exhibitions[]

The building exhibits various documents on Tang Dynasty poets, calligraphy and paintings.^[2]

Transportation[]

The building is accessible within walking distance northeast of Wende Station of Taipei Metro.

References[]

^ Chun-hui, Liu (22 December 2015). "A Nostalgic Stroll Through Neihu Old and New From Xihu to Wende". Culture Express Taipei. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Lin, Ya-ti (10 April 2012). "Neihu's 'Red House' opens to pay homage to Guo clan ancestor". Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 June 2017.

[1] Chun-hui, Liu (22 December 2015). "A Nostalgic Stroll Through Neihu Old and New From Xihu to Wende". Culture Express Taipei. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

[taipeitimes.com-2] Lin, Ya-ti (10 April 2012). "Neihu's 'Red House' opens to pay homage to Guo clan ancestor". Taipei Times. Retrieved 5 June 2017.

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