Space Introduction
The “Prosecutor General’s Residence,” located in Hualien City, is a historic official residence built during the Showa era of Japanese rule. Combining traditional Japanese wooden construction techniques with local materials, it showcases architectural features distinctive of its time. Originally home to high-ranking judicial officials, it bears witness to the history of local administration and judicial development.
Previously, the space was operated by the tea and snack brand “Shiba Inu Café Roasters” transforming the century-old building into a lifestyle venue that integrates culture, cuisine, and art.
Through this “Prosecutor General’s Residence Virtual Tour” project, visitors can instantly enter the space via the web, carefully exploring each room and detail to learn about its architectural features and historical background. Whether you are a travel enthusiast, architectural and cultural researcher, or simply interested in historic spaces, you can enjoy a fresh online tour experience.
Tour Highlights
- Authentic Reproduction of Historic Architecture: This virtual tour employs high-resolution 720° panoramic photography technology to faithfully reproduce the architectural details and spatial atmosphere of the Prosecutor General’s Residence, allowing users to feel as if they are physically present on site.
- In-Depth Cultural Interpretation: Combining text and audio guides, the tour provides detailed explanations of the Prosecutor General’s Residence’s historical context during the Japanese colonial period, construction techniques, and social significance, enabling users to deeply understand this valuable history through the virtual experience.
- Interactive Immersive Experience: Users can freely switch viewpoints and click on tour hotspots to explore various spaces and collections within the building, enhancing the enjoyment and engagement of the visit.
Tour Area Overview
- Exterior and Garden: Introducing the Japanese garden layout and exterior wall design, reflecting the refined lifestyle aesthetics of official residences at that time.
- Entrance and Corridor: Traditional Japanese layout and circulation design embody the spatial philosophy of "stillness within movement."
- Living Room and Study: Showcasing the original residence’s living functions, supplemented with historical photos and documents illustrating its public role.
- Bedrooms and Private Areas: Depicting living scale, furniture arrangement, and traces of daily life to recreate the home environment of the era.
Cultural Preservation and Adaptive Reuse
The Prosecutor General’s Residence has stood for over a century. During restoration, efforts were made to preserve original structures and materials as much as possible, including cedar beams and columns, tatami flooring, and shoji paper sliding doors, following a minimal intervention principle for adaptive reuse. It now serves as a venue for art exhibitions and cultural events and is also an important stop in local guided tours.
After the dining brand “Shiba Inu Café Roasters” moved in, the Japanese-style architectural space was combined with tea beverages and light meals to create a multi-sensory experience integrating culture, art, and taste. Through the virtual tour, not only is the spatial appearance preserved, but more people also have the opportunity to learn about local history and architectural culture, further raising awareness and prompting action toward cultural heritage preservation.
Enter Virtual Tour
Want to travel through time and step into Hualien’s historical memories?
Enter the “Prosecutor General’s Residence Virtual Tour” now to experience online the century-old official residence’s historic elegance and cultural warmth:
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