Keelung's Taiping Bluebird Bookstore! An Interview with Architects Kuo Hsiu-Yuan and Huang Hui-Mei on Transforming an Abandoned Elementary School Space and Interacting with the Urban Environment.

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In recent years, Keelung has transformed, featuring revitalized spaces, the introduction of art, and cultural shops that embody a leisurely atmosphere, adding a touch of slowness to this bustling port city. The Taiping Bluebird Bookstore, which opened in October 2021, brings a new perspective for appreciating the city. In this interview, we sit down with architects Kuo Hsiu-Yuan and Huang Hui-Mei from Kuo Hsiu-Yuan Architects, the firm responsible for the bookstore's design, to discuss how they interconnected the bookstore with the city through design and infused the space with a unique soul.
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