Kuo Ziyi Memorial Hall_Neihu Red House. Residence of the first village chief of Neihu during the Japanese colonial era, located on a hill west of Neihu town. Residence of the first village chief of Neihu during the Japanese colonial era, located on a hill west of Neihu town. Built around 1919 during the Taisho era, a time of stability and economic prosperity in Taiwan. Official architectural styles influenced civilian residences, such as the Baroque-inspired facades popular in Dihua Street, Taipei, featuring red bricks, terrazzo, stucco, and colorful tiles, also known as Taisho-style architecture. The Kuo family residence in Neihu is a typical mansion from this period. The ancient Kuo residence is situated on a hillside, facing south, surrounded by forests on three sides, offering a secluded and picturesque setting. The ancient residence has a slightly T-shaped floor plan, entirely constructed of brick and wood. The exterior walls are built with red bricks, popular during the Taisho era of the Japanese colonial period, adorned with terrazzo and imported Japanese ceramic tiles. The interior floors are wooden, supported by numerous wooden beams, including decorative beams for hanging traditional Taiwanese Tian Gong altars and lanterns. The windows on the main facade exhibit varied designs, with a curved balcony protruding outwards. The gable design is close to Baroque style, featuring beautiful scrollwork curves. In recent years, the gable has been inscribed with 'Bifeng Palace,' indicating an intention to convert it into a temple, which was not realized. (Source: Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture)
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