香蕉同居中 Grin: 此時此刻此地 Banana Co-living Grin: The Moment
在台北市中⼼商業區的巷弄內，這⼀棟五層樓的老台灣式步登公寓，經過改造後竟有種紐約 SOHO區的既視感。這是⾹蕉同居中的第 8 個作品─Grin。
In the alleys of Taipei CBD, this five-level old Taiwanese-style walk-up apartment undergoes a transformation that evokes a reminiscent vibe of New York’s SOHO neighborhood.
This is the 8th project of Banana Co-living — Grin.
我們接下這原本是底片廠房的建物後，花了近⼀年時間思考如何調整格局，但不增加與既有空間本質無關的附加元素。
我們想要讓建物盡量回復到原本最誠實的畫⾯，不隱藏那些必須存在的管線，以及預期中、隨著時間⾃然⿔裂的⽔泥地⾯，讓空間以及在這裡的⼈們彼此互動，藉著時間推移，⼀起創造出Grin與在這裡⽣活的每⼀個⼈、每⼀個故事，⼀起觀察每⼀刻的⽣命遷移痕跡。
After taking over this former film studio building, we spent nearly a year contemplating the layout and trying without adding elements unrelated to the essence of the existing space.
Our goal was to restore the building to its most authentic form, without concealing the necessary pipelines or the anticipated natural cracks in the cement floors that develop over time.
We wanted the space and its inhabitants to interact with each other, allowing the passage of time to create Grin and every individual’s story within it. Together, we observe the traces of life’s transitions in every moment.
GRIN，張開嘴笑，是我們對這裡的期待，期望來到這棟公寓的⼈們都能有 a GRIN moment。
GRIN, a wide smile, as our expectation for this place, hoping that everyone who comes to this apartment can have a GRIN moment.
About Banana Co-Living GRIN
GRIN 位於松江南京⾦融辦公商圈⼀帶， 這裡是各家銀⾏、旅⾏社、航空公司的聚集地，GRIN隱身在巷弄中，彷彿繁忙公務中的⼩憩⽚刻那樣讓⼈感到放鬆。
GRIN is located in Songjiang-Nanjing, the financial and commercial district of Taipei City, where banks, travel agencies, and airlines gather.
Nestled in the alleys, GRIN offers a relaxing sanctuary, akin to a brief respite amidst the busy affairs of the city.
公寓中共有三層全住房空間，公共空間位在頂樓。⼆至四樓為 44 間住房，提供 4 種不同房型，多數房間都有⾃然採光，配置家具機動性⾼、可⾃由擺設。
GRIN Apartments consist of three levels of residential spaces, with the common area situated on the top floor.
2nd floor to 4th floor is 44 rooms, featuring four different types of layouts. Most rooms enjoy ample natural light and offer high furniture mobility, allowing for flexible arrangements.
在各樓層的轉角空間，於其設置⿊膠唱⽚區、與書籍品牌合作的選書空間，或是提供單純⼀張座椅曬曬窗外陽光，看著街景發呆。
In the corner spaces on each floor, there are designated areas for vinyl records, a book selection space in collaboration with a book brand, or simply a chair by the window where one can bask in the sunlight and gaze at the street view.
不同層次的光線透過落地窗、屋內光源照在頂樓公共區域，亮起空間中的層層⾊彩。⽼屋原本的深沉⾊調，搭配了橘⾊的屋頂，混搭著鮮豔與低調元素，⾹蕉同居中期望透過不同⼀般住宅的設計⽅式為空間帶來活⼒、激發住⼾的好奇⼼！
Different levels of lighting seep through the floor-to-ceiling windows and interior light sources, illuminating the rooftop communal area with layers of colors. The original deep tones of the old building, coupled with the orange roof, create a mix of vibrant and understated elements. Banana Co-living aims to bring vitality to the space and ignite residents’ curiosity through unconventional residential design approaches.
當初為了歡慶 GRIN 的到來及開幕，⾹蕉同居中特別為 GRIN 創辦了「個⼈ Instagram 帳號」，以活潑、明亮的視覺⾊調描繪 GRIN 的意象，讓有興趣的朋友們有機會「線上看房」。
To celebrate the grand opening of GRIN, Banana Co-living created a dedicated “Instagram account” for GRIN. This account is designed with lively and bright visual tones to portray the essence of GRIN, giving the opportunity to “virtually tour” the space online.
來到 GRIN Instagram ⾴⾯，可以將建築物及室內環境⼀覽無遺，點進各個區域，舉凡從「Front Desk」、「Art Gallery」、各層樓房間、「遊戲區」、「儲藏室」、甚至到「冰箱」，都可以⼀探究竟。
仔細觀察，會發現不同貼⽂中的暗藏著不同的標記帳號，能連結到指定的圖⽚分⾴。其實這是特別設計的尋寶⼩遊戲，期望讓觀眾在解謎的過程中，更深入了解 GRIN， 也堆砌空間落成後的期待。
Visiting the GRIN Instagram page allows you to have a complete overview of the building and its interior environment.
By clicking into different areas, you can explore everything from the “Front Desk” and “Art Gallery” to the various floor rooms, “Game Area,” “Storage Room,” and even the “Refrigerator.”
Upon closer observation, you will notice hidden account tags within different posts that link to designated image pages. In fact, this is a specially designed treasure hunt game, aiming to deepen the audience’s understanding of GRIN and build anticipation for the completion of the space through the process of solving puzzles.
實際探索⼀遍後是不是覺得：傑克，實在是太神奇了呢！
所以，你追蹤 GRIN 了嗎︖
After experiencing the exploration, “It’s miraculous, Jack!”
So, haven’t you followed GRIN?
｜Come co-live with us｜
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