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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. “Running! Running! My little boy in Taipei, Taiwan by A’LENTIL DesignFebruary 24th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: A’LENTIL Design Located in one of Taipei’s most expensive districts, this 40-year-old house was renovated a few years ago by the the owners’ family elders. However, the design did not meet the owners’ needs and made living troublesome and inconvenient. The owners pondered on the issue and decided to transform the house as a gift to their son (i.e., a home where he can live and grow up happily and comfortably) prior to his entrance to kindergarten.  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design
 Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design The original house contained problems such as poor indoor layouts, dim lighting, small space, and a gas stove placed in the balcony (that made cooking and laundry hanging problematic). To solve these problems, the designer blended the study room with the public area, enlarging the living and dining rooms to create a spacious, open environment. Continuous windows were added to light up the views and the occupants’ hearts. Today, this space has become the mother’s favorite place to play and relax with her child and a location praised by her friends as oozing a relaxing atmosphere that is found only in coffee shops.  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design The front balcony was restored and added greenery to evoke a sense of comfort. Walls of the dimly lit kitchen have been torn down and replaced with a sliding glass door to create bright views, allowing the parents to see what their child is doing while cooking. The designer also moved the gas stove back to the kitchen, fulfilling the kitchen’s “purpose.” In addition, the designer added small tiles (which the owners love) and rustic elements, making the mother begin to cook for her son once again as she no longer has to worry about the cooking smells ruining the clothes.  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design The opening to the guest bathroom was subtly changed and placed at an angle that improved traffic flow and prevent the toilet from facing the kitchen. Furthermore, lemon and mosaic tiles were inserted to imbue the small bathroom with a sense of brightness and energy. Concerning the master bedroom, its pillars were used to build an independent dressing area, and the main bath door was altered to prevent it from facing the bedroom. A partition wall was pushed 60 cm outside to form as a wardrobe. Said changes made the sleeping space wider and much more comfortable.  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design Overall, the house was decorated with lightly colored wooden materials to elicit a warm feeling, and a mint blackboard wall was inserted into the living room to allow the child to showcase his creativity. The concept of addition by subtraction was practiced to remove unnecessary fixtures and preserve functionality. Portable furniture was incorporated to provide living with more flexibility. The rest of the white space is saved for the children, mother, and father to store their toys, purchases, and private collections, respectively. This is the story about two parents transforming their home for the boy they love.  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design  Image Courtesy © A’LENTIL Design
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