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The 3D wall and floor painting depicts the history of the building.
The 3D wall and floor painting depicts the history of the building.
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Interactive Wall Paintings Bring Taipei History to Life

Formerly known as MeiTai Hostel, the property had been re-designed and turned into a modern boutique hostel. Located in a small alley near TaiYuan Road in Taipei, a realistic wall painting right in front of Beimen WOW Poshtel pops out and attracts passerby's attention, also serving as a entry guide for the new comers. 

According The Independent, a British online newspaper: The term "poshtel" is used to describe hostels that mix luxury with affordable necessities.

Inspired by the heritage of the building and its history, the design team proposed the idea to bring back the history of old Taipei City, not only reflects the building's history but serves as a live cultural tour for foreigners who stay here. Collaborated with wall painting artist, ZhongHui Xie, together with the design team, they created 3D wall paintings that allow travelers to interact with it and becomes a popular photo shooting spot on each level of stairwell.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Taipei, TW
Firm Role: Interior Designer
Additional Credits: ChienHsin Lu, ChengWei Chiang, ChihHung Fang, Yue Luo, Janet Chen, ZhongHui Xie

 
A world map was carved out of red brick wall.
A world map was carved out of red brick wall.
Lounge area in the basement.
Lounge area in the basement.
Wood, concrete, and stones serve as main material for the lounge area.
Wood, concrete, and stones serve as main material for the lounge area.
Two girls taking photos with 3D wall painting, which depicts a traditional Taiwanese temple and old street in Taipei.
Two girls taking photos with 3D wall painting, which depicts a traditional Taiwanese temple and old street in Taipei.
A traditional food stall was painted on the wall.
A traditional food stall was painted on the wall.