title: Taichung Shiyakusho
text: # Taichung Shiyakusho
  
  The Taichung Shiyakusho (traditional Chinese: 臺中市役所; simplified Chinese: 台中市役所; pinyin: Taichū Shiyakusho) is a historical building in West District, Taichung, Taiwan.
  
  ## History
  
  The building was constructed in 1911 as a municipal building under the Japanese rule of Taiwan. The building underwent renovation in 2014 and was reopened in February 2016 as a café and art center.
  
  ## Architecture
  
  The building is a three-story Baroque-style structure. The ground floor houses the Café 1911 which is operated by Rose House Group. The two upper floors house an art center.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  The building is accessible within walking distance west of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.
  
  