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The Tamsui Art Workshop opened in 2011. It is not only New Taipei City’s first public green building, but has also been certified as Taiwan’s highest “Diamond” level green building. The site was originally a four-unit Japanese-style dormitory for police officers’ families during the Japanese colonial period. The new structure reuses roof tiles from the demolished buildings as interior finishes, preserving historical memory. Consequently, the Tamsui Art Workshop meets high standards of environmental friendliness in ecology, waste reduction, and energy conservation. The exterior design is based on the concept of “old materials, new construction,” employing green-thinking strategies: for example, the time-honored Japanese black tiles are artfully arranged into a feature wall; the eye-catching “scroll copper-pipe chimneys” create natural ventilation and reduce electricity use. In addition, solar photovoltaic panels and extensive floor-to-ceiling windows provide environmental benefits, block heat radiation, and save energy. The first floor is primarily a retail space for cultural-creative products and offers simple desserts and beverages; the second floor is a multi-functional arts area for small exhibitions, painting shows, interactive workshops, film screenings, and talks, with a café area set up during regular hours; the third floor hosts art exhibitions organized by the museum. It is hoped that this building will enhance the development of arts and culture in Tamsui and create a new look for the district.