初見房屋舊貌時，好室就非常喜歡如此獨棟又有著大院子的舊式平房，不但格局方正、屋頂挑高，採光也非常好，並以這些優點，著手規劃動線及空間。

我們變更了原本的入口動線，改從側邊進出，雖然繞了一下路才進到屋內，但行走的路線會先看到寬闊的院子，彷彿從都市走進鄉村小屋，藉由這段小徑轉換心情，讓整日忙碌奔波的心情得以放鬆。舊有格局的玄關位置在房屋短邊，進屋的空間視覺感受狹長，將入口改為長邊後，視覺放大效果讓空間更具寬敞感。舊有客餐廳融合成開放式空間，而原本大門進出的位置變身為墊高和室區，整體氛圍明亮愜意。

Good traffic flow creates a comfortable space.

Whenever HAO Design receives a new case, the first thing we do is to observe the surrounding environment of the house and list its unique strengths. Then we brainstorm ideas, integrate the space and plan the traffic flow. Take this freestanding house located in Kaohsiung. We assessed it and found four major advantages: a large yard, high roof, good natural light and a rectangular floor plan.

We changed the original traffic flow by moving the entrance to the side of the house. Although you need to walk around the house to get in, the first thing you see is the big yard. It's like walking from the city into a country cottage; your body and mind both relax immediately. The solid wooden platform at the entrance is reminiscent of old Japanese structures. Residents can sit on it to enjoy the garden view. We made a lot of adjustments to the interior, removing a wall to merge the old living and dining room into one open space. The original entrance is now a raised washitsu (Japanese-style room) where people can have a rest.

主臥衛浴位於屋高最矮處，我們開了一處天井，解決原本開窗不足的陰暗問題，並在最低矮處規劃馬桶及內崁式浴缸，浴缸外圍使用水泥灰人造石，考慮到長輩使用安全問題，以坐式進入浴缸，相較以往的傳統浴缸需要跨越高檻，在使用上安全許多，同時也創造了泡澡看星星的浪漫角落。

下午曬進屋內的陽光，實木貼皮的天花板在變換的光線下，紋理更形存粹，空間以淺灰樂土水泥為主，搭配淺色調各式木質，基調溫暖素雅。為了讓開放式空間維持簡潔，將電視櫃規劃為牆面內崁式，並設計隱藏式門板，平時起居感受更清爽。與客廳相連的開放式廚房，以西班牙窯片磚為主要牆面材質，讓喜歡下廚的男主人，有了能盡情揮灑烹飪興趣的夢幻廚房。在軟件規劃上，我們從屋主保留的舊傢俱延伸，選擇台灣META燈飾及The Case Study沙發相呼應搭配；訂製不同木頭與各式材質混搭的軟件，大膽在舊有傢俱進行改造，重新將紅木傢俱上漆賦予新生命，譜出空間與故事的交響曲。好室專注於將無限的創意投注在空間及軟件上，不停嘗試營造各式各樣驚喜的設計，空間不只是更舒適，也擁有獨一無二的個性。

When we were first planning the renovation, we realized the original layout consisted of too many different sections, and the lack of windows made it hard for light to enter. So the problem of how to integrate the small individual spaces and introduce more light was also a huge challenge. HAO Design introduced a ceiling window in the master bathroom to let in more sunlight. We changed the front door into a large French window so it lets in more light and those in the house can enjoy a view of the garden, a serene place in the bustling city. We also added a window near the ground in the master bedroom so light can enter, but we made sure that the room does not get too bright. The right amount of natural light makes a house more energetic.