Before & After: A Dilapidated Dormitory in Taipei Is Transformed Into a Lush Family Home
JC Architecture turns a Japanese university staff dormitory into a “Living Lab” made from 70% recycled materials.
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Raising a family in a dense urban context, such as Taipei City, can be challenging. When a Taiwanese couple with three young children were looking for a new home, they sought a space in the city with enough room for their children to play.
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Mandi Keighran
Design and travel writer based in London.
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