Historic Yunlin Journalists' House Restoration to Complete in May 2027

(CNA reporter Chiang I-Ching, Yunlin County, July 16) The historic Yunlin Journalists' House preserves the modernist architectural style of the 1960s and a rare continuous arch ceiling structure. The Yunlin County Government has allocated NT$14 million for the restoration project, following the principles of 'restoring the old as old' and 'minimal intervention,' with completion scheduled for May 2027.

The Yunlin County Department of Culture and Tourism held the groundbreaking ceremony today for the 'Restoration and Reuse Project of the Historic Yunlin Journalists' House,' attended by Kuomintang Legislative Yuan member Chang Chia-chun, Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan, and County Council Speaker Huang Kai.

Magistrate Chang Li-shan stated that the Yunlin Journalists' House bears witness to the significant development of journalism in Yunlin County and has served as a key venue for communication between local media and the government, carrying precious historical memories of reporters' interviews, exchanges, and documentation of local progress.

The county government aims to fully preserve the building's architectural characteristics and cultural value through the restoration, reintegrating the historic structure into modern life. The goal is to sustain its public value as a cultural asset and transform it into a vital base for preserving local journalistic heritage and promoting cultural education.

Chen Hsin-li, chairman of the Yunlin County Journalists Association, noted that the Journalists' House was completed on September 10, 1967, and stands as an important example of postwar modernist architectural thought in Taiwan. It was designated a historic building in 2012.

Department of Culture and Tourism Director Hsieh Ming-hsuan pointed out that the building fully embodies the modernist architectural style of the 1960s. Its exterior features a streamlined, minimalist modernist aesthetic, with a sculptural form resembling a grand piano. Inside, it retains distinctive features such as Ligor stone wall panels (now discontinued), a royal-style circular window, and the rare continuous arch ceiling structure.

The department explained that the county government has allocated NT$14 million for the restoration, adhering to the principles of minimal intervention and faithful restoration. Completion is expected in May 2027. Once restored, the building will serve as a platform for media's fourth estate role and civic dialogue, functioning as a public space for citizen engagement in public affairs. (Editor: Jason Lung) 1150716

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