Interior design

Songshan Culture and Creative Park Café & Souvenir Shop

The cigarette factory was built during Taiwan’s industrialisation period and still retains the charm of simplicity the early Japanese modernist style imparts. It has an open interior with high ceilings and symmetrical columns and the large windows ensure it is filled with natural light. The building has been put under monumental protection in order to preserve its historic value and has not been remodelled, so that minor flaws are visible.

Statement by the Jury

By the use of concept that puts modularity and mobility centre stage, this conversion of a building protected as historic monument has been highly successful. The thoughtful integration of modern elements has preserved its original purist and open character.

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