Before & After: A Dilapidated Dormitory in Taipei Is Transformed Into a Lush Family Home

JC Architecture restored the original walls and installed a new timber floor that was inspired by Japanese tatami mats. "We were very inspired by the old Japanese way of looking at space," says Chu. "Shoji doors, for example, allow two spaces to be easily transformed into one large space. All the doors in the home operate the same way as the Japanese system, creating flexibility in the interior."