…and a Couple of More Taipei Facade Refurbishments

The previous post on the restoration of the facades and properties along Taipei’s historic Dihua Street may not be a solo project. I’m not au fait enough with Taipei city politics I’m afraid but, during a recent trip at Chinese New Year to the city, it did seem to me that rather a lot of facades of great buildings were getting a bit of a polish and clean, as well as a restoration to ensure their longer term health. If that’s the case, then hats of to the local pols. If it’s just a coincidence then hopefully it’s one that’ll keep right on happening!!

Here’s two examples:

First up a building that sits prominently on the junction of Chang’an West Road and Tian Shui Road (not that far from Dihua Street discussed yesterday actually). It appears to be getting a restoration and looks great.

Second, and under wraps, the excellent Taipei main Post Office Building which I’ve blogged about before as one of the best European style post offices outside of Shanghai’s International Post Office down on Suzhou Creek (see here for more on the Taipei PO). Not sure how extensive the restoration is at the Post Office, it’s next to a major elevated highway so a good scrub and brush up alone will do wonders.

By the way, here’s what the Taipei Main Post Office looked like last summer before the sheets went up over it….