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Tianwaitian Theater
天外天劇場
£65
Usually dispatched in 1-4 weeks.
Taichung City / 台中市
Hand-cast architectural model of Taichung City’s now demolished Tianwaitian Theater, made from acrylic-reinforced plaster.
3D miniature architectural model, hand-cast from acrylic-reinforced plaster.
Comes gift boxed and includes technical drawing and photographic postcards.
Commissioned by local aristocrat and poet Wu-Ziyu, Tianwaitian Theater was constructed behind Taichung city’s main station in the mid-1930s with a fusion of Japanese and European architectural styles, and was most notable for the immense domed roof that capped the auditorium – with a span of 18.65m it was by far the largest in Taiwan at that time.
Initially hosting traditional opera, plays, and movies, after the removal of the colonial government in 1945, focus shifted to film and it was renamed the ‘International Theater’. Intense competition from newer cinemas nearby forced its closure in 1963, and the structure has since been used as a warehouse, cold storage facility, and pigeon loft before being controversially demolished in 2021 and replaced by a parking lot.
Additional information
| Package Weight | 910 g |
|---|---|
| Included Items | Architectural model, technical drawing postcard, photographic postcard |
| Made in | United Kingdom |
| Material | Acrylic-reinforced plaster (Jesmonite) |
| Packaging | Gift box with magnetic closure |
| HS Commodity Code | 6809.90.20.00.8 |
| Model Weight | 660g |
| Model Dimensions | 13.6 x 11.4 x 5.8cm |
As a tiny business we only hold an extremely limited amount of stock, and most models will be made specifically to order. As a result of this, it may take up to 4 weeks for your model to be made and dispatched.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Currently we are only shipping to a limited number of countries, but hope to open this up soon. More information on Shipping is available on the Shipping Policy page.
International Buyers
Please note that as all items are dispatched from the UK, you may be liable to pay customs/import duty on your order. Commodity codes for each item can be found in the 'Additional information' tab to help you calculate this. Micromosa cannot pay this on your behalf so please ensure you're happy with this before ordering!
If you cannot find the commodity code on your country's customs website,then look up the tariff for Articles of plaster/gypsum.
A note regarding imperfections
Please note that because all models are cast and finished by hand, each model is unique, and due to the nature of the material some small defects and imperfections will be present.
Base heights and colours may also vary slightly between batches.