Bazsux: Quirky youth hostel in Taiwan is made from reclaimed materials

2019. március 14., csütörtök

Quirky youth hostel in Taiwan is made from reclaimed materials

room with several different types of chairs and wood counters with bar stools

Young wanderers traveling to the city of Hualian in Eastern Taiwan can now book a stay in a fun, quirky youth hostel made almost entirely out of recycled materials. To create the Wow Hostel, designer ChengWei Chiang from PL Interior Design breathed new life into an existing nine-level property by using a vibrant collection of concrete, stone, wood, greenery and reclaimed materials, such as old window frames and timber.

wooden reception desk and wood wall with neon sign that reads Wow Hostel

From the moment you enter the hostel, the interesting collection of building materials is clearly visible. From stone walls and a reception made out of reclaimed wood, the nine-story hostel has a energetic, youthful aesthetic.

a green living wall

cafe with wooden bar

The ground floor welcomes visitors with a cafe and bar area that is open to everyone, from paying guests to passersby. From the first floor leading up to the second floor reception is a large vertical living wall. The reception also features a check-in desk made out of reclaimed wood paneling.

lounge area with gray sofa and red chair

two chairs next to a large window

The rest of the floors are split between the dorm rooms and communal places. According to the designer, the hostel layout was strategically designed to provide plenty of space to allow people to meet each other and socialize or simply hang out in the lounge area with a good book. In the main communal space, there is a large table with family-style seating. Around this area are several lounges with big, comfy reading chairs.

door leading out to terrace with seating

two seats made of metal barrels against a tall shelving system made from old window frames

In one of the lounge areas, a custom-made cabinet stands against the wall. Made out of reused window frames, this is used to showcase art works by local artists as well as knickknacks left by travelers that have passed through the hostel. For outdoor space, one of the floors has an open-air terrace, which features a discarded shipping container door.

interior dorm room with bunk beds

For lodging, the Wow Hostel offers a number of options, from an eight-person dorm with four double beds to private suites. The guest rooms’ interior design boasts an industrial vibe with exposed concrete block walls and pressed board accents.

+ PL Interior Design Studio

+ ChengWei Chiang

Images via ChengWei Chiang and PL Interior Design Studio