童心園 - The Children's Heart Garden

  此地原為西螺舊自來水廠辦公室,98年時因馬路拓寬需拆除,但蕭澤梧鎮長認為原規畫30米的計畫道路大而不當,本著人本道路的思維,將道路縮小一半並邀請建築鬼才安于民先生將此廢棄已久的平房,配合週圍環境,整修成像高弟建築般的兒童藝術城堡。後來經過社區居民投票命名為「童心園」,為西螺增添一處饒富趣味的生活空間。

Formerly this place was Xiluo’s water plant. When the decision of street widening was taken in 2009, the building was nearly demolished, but the mayor Xiao Zewu thought that the project of enlargening the street 30 meters was inappropriate. So to follow the spirit of humanism and to preserve the street, it was reduced just a half. Moreover the great architect Mr An Yumin was asked to refurbish the old building to combine it harmoniously with its surroundings. The image of Children's Heart castle was restored taking inspiration from Gaudi’s style. After the vote of Xiluo’s residents, the building was named Tongxin (Children’s Heart) Garden. It was one of the first entertaining public spaces in Xiluo where people could relax and enjoy their free time.