Thome Courtyard

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.

Thome Courtyard
東美院
General information
Type	art center
Architectural style	Japanese
Location	Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates	25°01′38.8″N 121°31′03.2″E
Opened	November 2022
Renovation cost	NT$40 million
Website
Official website (in Chinese)

History

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

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

Transportation

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

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan