"PARK 259": The third space for freelance workers
Pursuing the meaning of travel
Over the years, I have always been obsessed with Chen Qizhen’s song “The Meaning of Travel (opens in a new tab)”. I also remember that when I was studying at the Institute of Culture and Creativity, the professor mentioned the Swiss-French architect Le. Kobe Bryant (Le Corbusier put forward “Housing is a machine for living (opens in a new tab)”This argument…
But no matter how much you listen and read widely, when you grow up and enter the society and start working, travel suddenly becomes a luxury thing, and such opportunities suddenly become less and less. Now, as a freelance worker who runs a “one-person company”, many of my friends envy me that I can arrange my own work and vacation time. However, when I actually open my calendar, I suddenly realize that there really don’t seem to be many opportunities to travel around.
After people reach middle age, they will always think of many past events unconsciously. I still remember that when I was young, I loved traveling with my parents. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, I was also secretly happy that I could stay in different hotels. Whether it is a luxurious five-star hotel, a simple and convenient B&B, or a cheap hotel where I just want to stay safe for the night, I can always find a lot of fun in it.
Encounter with PARK 259
Now, it’s time to rediscover that joy of exploration. Of course, it’s not just about pursuing the meaning of travel, but also some spare time in life. At this time, “PARK 259 (opens in a new tab)” quietly met me.
I really like the environment around MRT Dongmen Station. In addition to the internationally renowned Din Tai Fung restaurant, the Jinshitang Bookstore next to it is also an unforgettable place. There are also the lush Daan Forest Park, Jinhua Junior High School, Xinsheng Elementary School and the Sagrada Familia nearby. It can be said that it is one of the few places in this city where people feel at ease and at ease.
Although I have long known that this place brings together high-quality and beautiful life elements and top-class luxury residences in the city center, once I enter the lobby, I feel low-key and safe. While waiting for the staff to assist with the check-in process, I was able to find a comfortable corner where I could open my e-book reader and enjoy reading.
“PARK 259 (opens in a new tab)”, which is hidden in the city center, not only has a comfortable gym on the second floor, but also a secluded small garden on the top floor, which is really very pleasant. However, none of this compares to the feeling I got when I entered the room.
After entering your own little world, what you see is a big, soft bed. But what really makes people’s hearts beat are the two elephants made of towels on the bed! OMG, as a Brother Elephant fan, how could I not fall in love with this thoughtful little design?
Looking around this room quickly, there are so many surprising things in it! For example, there are DURAVIT flush toilets, BOSCH microwave ovens, electric door curtains, Indesit three-in-one washer-dryer-dryer washing machine and Illy capsule coffee machine, etc., but what actually excites me the most is that this place is like my own third space.
Turn on the TV and first look at which movie is being played on HBO? After half an hour, I switched to Videoland Sports Channel (http://sport.videoland.com.tw/ (opens in a new tab)), which I was familiar with. While watching the professional baseball game between CITIC Brothers and Uni-President Lions, I turned on my computer and started to receive emails… Soon, I felt at ease and integrated into this field.
The meaning of third space
American sociologist Ray Oldenburg once said: “Every community should have a third space.” In the past, the most exciting third space was probably the Starbucks on the corner. As a wandering person, I always try my best to find more places for encounters and exchanges - and I found that freelance workers are often bound by their work, and their bodies are not free, but their hearts need to be liberated, so they yearn for their own little world.
Next time, would you like to visit “PARK 259 (opens in a new tab)” with me?
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Vista Cheng speaks and runs workshops on AI workflows, writing and content systems for companies, schools and public agencies.
