Breathing New Life in the Gaps of Light and Shadow of the Old House in Nangang - PAUSE Coffee Roaster

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At the intersection of the old city's rhythm and the digital industry in Nangang, buildings often embody the pursuit of high efficiency. However, PAUSE Coffee Roaster, hidden away in this area, takes the opposite approach. Co-managed by coffee artisan Alex and interior designer Mia, the two infuse precise understanding of flavor and a sensibility for spatial structure into the establishment, inviting hurried urban dwellers to partake in a daily ritual called "Pause," sharing this experience with plants and the interplay of light and shadow.
Upon entering PAUSE, the first sensation felt is the psychological transformation brought by the spatial structure. This old Taiwanese house, with a history of over 50 years, features a typical layout with high ceilings, good ventilation, a courtyard, and a backyard. Under the guidance of Mia, who has an architectural background, it underwent an extensive six-month restoration. During the initial renovation stages, the most time-consuming tasks were not the design itself, but rather dealing with years of mold, corroded pipes, and heaps of clutter. To preserve the unique depth and tension of the old building, the design team chose not to deliberately conceal the elongated shortcomings but instead utilized a sensory approach of "first suppressing, then uplifting." Starting from the compact and understated entrance, as one moves deeper inside, the visual experience gradually unfolds at the end, revealing natural greenery and sunlight filtering through the glasshouse.
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