The Lin Yutang House, Manor house in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan.
Description
The Lin Yutang House is a residence in Taipei combining blue roof tiles and white walls in Chinese and Spanish architectural styles. It features a central courtyard and exhibition spaces displaying original manuscripts, books, and personal objects from its former occupant.
History
The house was designed and built in 1966, consciously blending Eastern and Western architectural elements. The structure reflected the cultural curiosity and lifestyle of its creator.
Culture
The residence belonged to a writer and intellectual who explored connections between Eastern and Western thought. The rooms and collections reveal how he lived between two cultural worlds.
Practical
The house is readily accessible by bus near Shilin Station on the Taipei Metro. The grounds and interior spaces are easy to walk through at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The garden includes a fish pond with a marble seat where the owner would sit and observe the water and its inhabitants. This quiet corner reveals how he sought moments of reflection in daily life.
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